I had another TC

kara_leigh · #1 08-29-2010, 07:28 PM

The last time I had my first tonic clonic my dr insists that it wasn't one, though I'm (and most of you agree) that it WAS a tonic clonic. I do suffer from PC that are completely controlled by medication. My dr insisted they were something else, but advised me to stop drinking alcohol (I had had a couple beers that night) anyways.

Well, yesterday was my baby sister's wedding and I had a couple drinks. By the time I got home at around midnight I wasn't even drunk anymore. I had a glass of wine when we got home and, JUST like last time, I felt like I was going to throw up so I walked towards the bathroom and that's the last thing I remember. My husband had been putting something away in our bathroom when he heard a thud and came running. He said I passed out right when I got into the bathroom and fell on my back but my feet/legs were pointing toward my head. Then I let out this loud "grunt" noise and stiffened up really hard and arched my back about 9-12" off the ground and my eyes rolled to the side (each eye to a different side) to where you could only see the whites. I also completely stopped breathing. He said the seizure lasted about 2 minutes or so. Once it was over, I regained breathing, but stayed unresponsive for a LONG time. I remember hearing him talk to me, checking my pulse, etc, but couldn't open my eyes or respond. I'm not sure how long it took, but eventually I would grunt at him, then finally talk. He managed to get me into bed where I fell asleep. He said he almost called 911, and I told him he probably should have b/c I've never had a seizure like that or that big before.

I'm pretty sure it was a tonic clonic, but what do you think? I don't remember anything, as I shouldn't. I remember walking towards the bathroom but I don't remember getting there or anything after that. I do remember thinking "why is he checking my pulse??" lol I still feel pretty crappy, and am contemplating going to work tomorrow. I have quite the goose egg on the back of my head from fainting. It really hurts. Luckily nothing worse happened, though.

I'm going to call my doctor in the morning to explain what happened. Hopefully he agrees this time that it IS a tonic clonic. Alcohol will be completely out for me from now on.

**epileric** · #2 08-29-2010, 08:04 PM

Ohhh, so sorry that happened to you. ((((kara_leigh))))

What you described sounded like a tonic/clonic seizure to me. Definitely call the doc tomorrow. I would suggest getting up 15-30 minutes early & see how you feel about going to work, that way you have time to call in sick if you're not up to it.

I know after a more severe seizure I feel able to do things but realize after a while that isn't necessarily the case. Remember your health & safety come first so don't force yourself to go to work.

**Nakamova** · #3 08-29-2010, 11:04 PM

Sounds like a tonic-clonic to me. And that your husband can back you up if your doc still has any doubts...

**RobinN** · #4 08-30-2010, 12:42 AM

yes it does sound like a tonic clonic
Alcohol changes blood sugar levels, as it also causes an acidic environment.
As I understand it If the liver can't manage it, I believe it is dumped back into the blood stream. Both situations can cause seizures. Seizures are a symptom

hannahmargaret · #5 08-30-2010, 12:58 AM

Def sounds like a tonic clonic. My neurologist has told me that alcohol in excess (more than 2-3 drinks) can trigger seizures so be careful. Glad your hubby was there to help though and can help talk to your doctor to describe what happened. feel better and get some rest

tonic clonics always make me feel exhausted

kara_leigh · #6 08-30-2010, 01:02 PM

I decided to stay home from work today after all. I called my dr and had my husband explain to him what happened. My dr actually agreed that it was a seizure. *shock* All he suggested to do was increase my Tegretol from one pill in the morning and one in the evening, to one pill in the am and TWO pills in the pm. Of course, no more drinking. I hadn't drank anything since the last time, but I thought that since he insisted it wasn't really a seizure last time so how could the alcohol have caused it, and it was a special occasion, I had a few drinks. No more though.