Having Dizziness While Sleeping, Slight Jerking Movements, Increased Heart Rate, Watery Eyes, Numbness. Done MRI. What Should Be Done?
my son has been having this problem now for 2 years. started with dizziness when sleeping and slight jerking movements. had mri and was checked by specialist but couldnt find any reason. these spells now happen when he is awake. has a racing heart eyes water, feels numb. lasts for 2o secs. he is now having up to 6 a day. till happens when sleeping. would really appreciate your opinion. Donna
Probable he had seizures attack.Most of the cases MRI REMAIN NORMAL.So please do a EEG urgently and if possible polysomnography consult another neurologist if everything is normal then you should consult a psychiatrist as sometimes this types of pseudoseizure occur in children.
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Having Dizziness While Sleeping, Slight Jerking Movements, Increased Heart Rate, Watery Eyes, Numbness. Done MRI. What Should Be Done?
Hi donnabluebird. Thanks for your question Probable he had seizures attack.Most of the cases MRI REMAIN NORMAL.So please do a EEG urgently and if possible polysomnography consult another neurologist if everything is normal then you should consult a psychiatrist as sometimes this types of pseudoseizure occur in children. Best wishes