More Night Seizures :(

[momof3boys]

Well, yesterday I felt pretty good... that is til I went to bed and started to get that "feeling" I get before a seizure comes on. My stomach felt different, I get this nausus feeling in the pit of my stomach, and my heart starts beating faster. It was seconds later that I had a simple partial seizure. Only this time, after having it, I felt dead tired. I mean DEAD tired. To the point I can keep my eyes open! My head was killing me. My first seizure happened close to midnight, and they were coming and going between then and around 5am. My husband said he kept waking up to my arm being stiff and jerking. I was laying on my left side and my right arm would stiffen and he said it felt like I was trying to push him out of the bed! I dont recall alot of those times though. This morning I woke up feeling weak, tired and had a headache. My husband stayed home from work, to take the kids to school and told me to go back to sleep. I slept til almost 11am. Even then, I still wanted to continue sleeping, but I kept telling myself I had to get up!

Im guessing its from the small amount of sleep I got wednesday night. I dont think I got to bed til after 12am,and then woke up at 6:45am. With that little of sleep, and on top of that being up from 6:45am to 12am that night... it just was too much for my body to handle. I dont want to tell my mom, I know she would freak out on me. I didnt call her in the middle of the night beacuse she had to work today at 7am. But apart of me doesnt want to tell her, then another part of me says its wrong not to inform of her of the seizures. Guess I will wait til later this afternoon when she gets off work to let her know. Im just hoping I can get to bed tonight to get more sleep so this doesnt happen again!

[momof3boys]

well, I told my mom, and she wasnt upset, but was concerned why I had so many in five hour time period. So I left a message for my drs office to let them know what happened. I really dont want to be put on another medication, so Im praying its from lack of sleep. I did take .5 mg tablet of adivan. So Im hoping it will help me to relax and sleep better tonight.

[Lao Tsu]

Well done for telling your mum! I know it can be difficult sometimes. I honestly wish the best for you and that this won't trend.

Be happy!

[sturg]

Take .5 mg ambien about a 1/2 hour before you go to bed. I have same problem but added lyrica to keppra & changed diet to no msg products & it helps.
Keep in touch! Sturg

[momof3boys]

Than you both!

I think I slept better last night. But I had to get up early this morning with the kids. I noticed my right arm area is really sore. Its probably going to take a few days to feel better. But Im going to try my best to get as much rest today, and hopefully my kids will go with my dad for alittle bit, so I can try to lay down and get rid of this headache!

[sturg]

I have had nocturnal seizures all my life like yours. I understand that they are pretty scary when they happen & when you wake up feeling funny & in pain in morning. I'm convinced after 64 years with seizures that by controlling meds, sleep time, diet & thinking positively we can all somewhat control our seizures. I am the father of 3 boys & when I used to feel anxious about my seizures I used to think how lucky I was to have 3 healthy children & a caring wife.-have a great Saturday-Sturg