Feeling 'off' today, should I worry?

[CathyAnn31]

I'm feeling shaky, headachy and unsteady today. A few times I had to catch myself before falling on the floor.

I've had 2 tonic clonics- one in April and one in Aug, so 4 months apart. Since it's December, maybe I'm due. Or is it just the A months. (haven't had any since begining Lamictal XR in Sept.)

I will say I had a few drinks last night with dinner. I am feeling those effects a little today as well. I also know that alcohol lowers the seizure threshhold.

Today I am well hydrated, had lunch and still feel real weird. I don't get any sort of aura so feeling this way really scares me.

What do you think?

Thanks.

 

[Chris515]

Hi CathyAnn,

Sometimes I feel the same way before a seizure - often turns out to be a SP, but sometimes a TC. Sometimes I just feel that way and then nothing happens - my body telling me to get more sleep, etc.

When I feel like you're describing it's usually 50/50 chance of having a seizure for me.

I'd say stay home tonight, take it easy and rest, just in case. Get a really good sleep and hopefully things will be better tomorrow.

Chris

 

[Rae1889]

when i get that way it usually means that my blood pressure is low. and i drink coffee and sugar stuff to bring it back up.

 

[dfwtexas]

Hi Cathy,
We will have to get together again after the holiday.
Are you stressing with extra thinks like shopping, etc?
I know sometimes I think I bring the feeling on if I am worrying if something might happen or if I am stressed. I agree you shouldn't blow it off...take a little more time to rest and if you're still feeling off tomorrow, call your doc
Jenn

 

[CathyAnn31]

Absolutely Jenn!! You and I had so much in common, can't wait to see you again.

I am feeling a little bit better. Hopefully I'll feel even better tomorrow morning.

Thanks everyone.