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Should I Be Worried For Left Sided Weakness/numbness During Heavier Aerobic Activities After A Febrile Seizure?
A MRI last week showed: A single nonspecific focus of subcortical T2 hyperintensities noted in the posterior left frontal region , and is viewed as normal . I have a condition since 2003 called bilateral endolymphatic hydrops , as a result of a MVA (and the dizziness and balance problems have worsened in the last 6 months). From 1984 to about 1989 or so I had left sided weakness/numbness after a febrile seizure on the left side in 1984. Tests were done for MS during those years, negative. Only have reminders of those symptoms with heavier aerobic activities (i.e. swimming or running). Otherwise normal. I m glad the test is normal and don t want more tests. But is there anything else I should know or watch for in the future with the above information.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your case history and would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about them now. We do not expect any problems in future too on account of your past illness.
Febrile seizures typically appear until the age of 6 and do not occur after that, as part of its definition.
It is common after seizures to get numbness or weakness after seizures, a condition called as Todd's paresis. It has no serious consequences.
Your MRI of brain is also within normal limits.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your case history and would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about them now. We do not expect any problems in future too on account of your past illness.
Febrile seizures typically appear until the age of 6 and do not occur after that, as part of its definition.
It is common after seizures to get numbness or weakness after seizures, a condition called as Todd's paresis. It has no serious consequences.
Your MRI of brain is also within normal limits.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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