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What Causes Seizures, Breathlessness, Pressure With Syncope, Black Stools And Constipation?

Hi i had a seizure 6 months ago after a night where i took an E i know i know dumb. I felt like i couldnt breath, a weight was bearing down heavily on me and i woke up i forgot where i was and had no recollection of it. The second time 2 days ago i went out again. I hadnt eaten had been up all day and i barely drank. It was a gig with colourful flashing lights i was fine one moment then next thing i know i get the sick feeling of everything rushing at me i got very hot. And i woke up to my bf holding me, i had also wet myself. Again no recollection, the first time was in a house but the sexond time was in public. The last few days i have felt slow sick and tired my stool is black and i was constipated pkease help
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Hi there, I think that your history of multiple seizures is very concerning. The first time sounds like it was associated with taking Ecstasy, but the second time it may have been caused by your exposure to the flashing lights. My concern is that you might have an underlying seizure disorder, or that your threshold for seizures might just be a little bit lower on the spectrum compared to others. I would recommend that you go to an emergency room right away and get evaluated. The doctors there might start with some pictures (CT or MRI) of your brain and also place you on an anti-epileptic medication. The next step might be a referral to a neurologist. In the meantime, I would avoid brightly flashing lights and taking any recreational drugs since those may have been factors in your last two seizures. I would also not drive or operate any heavy machinery by yourself until you have been cleared by a doctor, since your seizures are unpredictable right now. I'd certainly also avoid heights, swimming or tub bathing without supervision, for the same reasons. I hope you feel better soon and I hope my answer was helpful to you.
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What Causes Seizures, Breathlessness, Pressure With Syncope, Black Stools And Constipation?

Hi there, I think that your history of multiple seizures is very concerning. The first time sounds like it was associated with taking Ecstasy, but the second time it may have been caused by your exposure to the flashing lights. My concern is that you might have an underlying seizure disorder, or that your threshold for seizures might just be a little bit lower on the spectrum compared to others. I would recommend that you go to an emergency room right away and get evaluated. The doctors there might start with some pictures (CT or MRI) of your brain and also place you on an anti-epileptic medication. The next step might be a referral to a neurologist. In the meantime, I would avoid brightly flashing lights and taking any recreational drugs since those may have been factors in your last two seizures. I would also not drive or operate any heavy machinery by yourself until you have been cleared by a doctor, since your seizures are unpredictable right now. I d certainly also avoid heights, swimming or tub bathing without supervision, for the same reasons. I hope you feel better soon and I hope my answer was helpful to you.