Hi everyone! I have been reading through some of the posts and have some questions. Before I start asking however, I will let you know a bit about me.
I have "blacked out" three times in the last 17 months: the first time I didn't go to the doctor or anything. The second time was almost a year ago, and when I woke up I was sick to my stomach and had a headache from hell. I called my sister and she took me to the hospital. After a thorough exam, the doctor really couldn't pinpoint anything so sent me home. The third time it happened I dislocated my shoulder and had to call my son to take me in. I was put under general anesthetic to fix my shoulder, and more tests were ordered. I was then referred to a neurologist who said it sounded like epilepsy to her which meant even more tests. The worst part was it only happened when I was home alone, so there are no witnesses to what really went on.
I was put on Keppra and it seemed to be working to control "blackouts" but being on it has made me lack energy and it has done nothing to fix the headache I have had since the 17th of November 2011. I was outside today and felt the same way I did the previous times I blacked out, but was able to stay conscious and get inside. All I kept telling myself was "keep it together" over and over while I focused on the door to my house. We live on an acreage, so it's not like a neighbour could have witnessed what went on, and the dogs can't talk.
My question is, could this have been an "aborted seizure" as my doctor put it today when I went to see him? This really scares me so any insight is greatly appreciated.
I have "blacked out" three times in the last 17 months: the first time I didn't go to the doctor or anything. The second time was almost a year ago, and when I woke up I was sick to my stomach and had a headache from hell. I called my sister and she took me to the hospital. After a thorough exam, the doctor really couldn't pinpoint anything so sent me home. The third time it happened I dislocated my shoulder and had to call my son to take me in. I was put under general anesthetic to fix my shoulder, and more tests were ordered. I was then referred to a neurologist who said it sounded like epilepsy to her which meant even more tests. The worst part was it only happened when I was home alone, so there are no witnesses to what really went on.
I was put on Keppra and it seemed to be working to control "blackouts" but being on it has made me lack energy and it has done nothing to fix the headache I have had since the 17th of November 2011. I was outside today and felt the same way I did the previous times I blacked out, but was able to stay conscious and get inside. All I kept telling myself was "keep it together" over and over while I focused on the door to my house. We live on an acreage, so it's not like a neighbour could have witnessed what went on, and the dogs can't talk.
My question is, could this have been an "aborted seizure" as my doctor put it today when I went to see him? This really scares me so any insight is greatly appreciated.
