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What Causes Sudden Seizures In The Elderly Person?

My husband is 73 and seldom ill. He had a seizure 2 weeks ago, never had one before, and has had no injury. His best friend shot and killed himself a week before this seizure and he had not be sleeping and was very upset. He had a CT, a MRI and a EEG. The CT and MRI were okay, and the hospital said his EEG showed he was prone to seizures,. What would cause this? Wouldn't something show up in a MRI?
posted on Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Hi there and thank you for your question.

It seems that your husband experienced an emotional and traumatic event and this may have triggered the convulsion which he had.

Physically he'll be fine which is why the MRI hasn't discovered any pathology. The problem is a psychiatric one where neurotransmitters in his brain are being affected. This may be picked up with an EEG which is why he was told that he may have a propensity for convulsions.

Relaxation techniques through breathing exercises and aromatherapy may help your husband. He may also benefit from antidepressants to help reduce his anxiety, but these need to be prescribed by his doctor.
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What Causes Sudden Seizures In The Elderly Person?

Hi there and thank you for your question. It seems that your husband experienced an emotional and traumatic event and this may have triggered the convulsion which he had. Physically he ll be fine which is why the MRI hasn t discovered any pathology. The problem is a psychiatric one where neurotransmitters in his brain are being affected. This may be picked up with an EEG which is why he was told that he may have a propensity for convulsions. Relaxation techniques through breathing exercises and aromatherapy may help your husband. He may also benefit from antidepressants to help reduce his anxiety, but these need to be prescribed by his doctor.