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What Causes Nausea And Immobility While Suffering From Epilepsy?

Episode #1. . .sudden nausea, cold sweat, feels like crying, dry mouth, feels really bad (Blood sugar - 145) Passes is about 5 min. Episode #2 - becomes almost immobile - unable to safely walk, feels like crying, nausea, metallic taste in mouth, suddenly feels really bad. This worse than episode one because almost can t walk. On the way to er but felt better after about 5 min. Patient is epileptic, has high blood pressure. Meds include. .. epilepsy, high blood pressure, thyroid, vit. D, b12, potassium, diuretic I know this complicated but any thoughts or insights would be very appreciated!
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Hello:

The episodes you are describing could be focal seizures with generalization. They seem to have a temporal lobe origin. The causes may vary depending on patient age and characteristics, they include stroke, infections, tumors, epilepsy itself (causing temporal sclerosis) and a a lot more.

If the characteristics of the seizure have changed, you need to look for a complete assessment with a neurologist. Maybe you will need a new Head CT or MRI, and an electroencephalogram, trying to confirm the diagnosis and identify the cause. Also you will need adjustments in your treatment. If the previous seizures were similar, maybe you may only need the treatment adjustment.

By now, I suggest avoiding sleep deprivation, fasting, driving and risk activities as swimming. Continue taking your medications and let your neurologist know about the episodes.

I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any doubt before your appointment.
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What Causes Nausea And Immobility While Suffering From Epilepsy?

Hello: The episodes you are describing could be focal seizures with generalization. They seem to have a temporal lobe origin. The causes may vary depending on patient age and characteristics, they include stroke, infections, tumors, epilepsy itself (causing temporal sclerosis) and a a lot more. If the characteristics of the seizure have changed, you need to look for a complete assessment with a neurologist. Maybe you will need a new Head CT or MRI, and an electroencephalogram, trying to confirm the diagnosis and identify the cause. Also you will need adjustments in your treatment. If the previous seizures were similar, maybe you may only need the treatment adjustment. By now, I suggest avoiding sleep deprivation, fasting, driving and risk activities as swimming. Continue taking your medications and let your neurologist know about the episodes. I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any doubt before your appointment.