I have made an observation about a cycle that happens to my little ecosystem, better known as my body. I have found that I either have seizures or inflammation in my joints and surrounding muscles. I have observed this tradeoff for the last two years.
After my seizures of the past two weeks, I am experiencing tremendous pain in my right elbow, all of the connecting muscles and it has extended down into my hand. It is developing in my left arm as well. I am by no means a whiny bird; I can't lift anything without causing extreme pain. Normal everyday activities without pain are a thing of the past. I was on Levaquin, a heavy-duty antibiotic, the end of April for bronchitis; the two side effects I experienced were immediate seizures followed by inflammation. The drug manufacturer says that the side effects can last for up to six months. I go to my PCP Friday; I hope it's just the Levaquin hanging around longer than my doc originally thought it would.
I googled and found that there is some evidence that seizures release inflammation-producing substances into the brain. Mainly in children. So I am wondering if anyone here has seen a similar relationship between inflammation and seizures in themselves or someone they know. And does anyone have any new links on the subject? The links that Robin has provided in the past are the same ones I found, I believe.
After my seizures of the past two weeks, I am experiencing tremendous pain in my right elbow, all of the connecting muscles and it has extended down into my hand. It is developing in my left arm as well. I am by no means a whiny bird; I can't lift anything without causing extreme pain. Normal everyday activities without pain are a thing of the past. I was on Levaquin, a heavy-duty antibiotic, the end of April for bronchitis; the two side effects I experienced were immediate seizures followed by inflammation. The drug manufacturer says that the side effects can last for up to six months. I go to my PCP Friday; I hope it's just the Levaquin hanging around longer than my doc originally thought it would.
I googled and found that there is some evidence that seizures release inflammation-producing substances into the brain. Mainly in children. So I am wondering if anyone here has seen a similar relationship between inflammation and seizures in themselves or someone they know. And does anyone have any new links on the subject? The links that Robin has provided in the past are the same ones I found, I believe.