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[Pmckenna]

Hello:

I don't have epilepsy, but I suspect that my daughter may have it. She has suffered from the "shakes". These shakes would usually occur in the morning after a night of little sleep or under stress. Then the shakes progressed to falling while having a shake. She would either fall or drop whatever was in her hand during a shake. She is now in college and now a new symptom has started. She is now passing out. This has happened twice already and I'm ready to drive to go get her, but she in the middle of finals and can't leave. Both times she's passed out, it's been in the morning while getting ready for class. Her roommate has found her both times in the bathroom. Her bio dad did suffer from epilepsy when he slept, so I suspect it's related to that because her symptoms occur because a lack of sleep. She's coming home soon and will go straight to the dr, but I was looking for someone that may have the same symptoms.

Thanks

The mom

 

[Nakamova]

Hi Pmckenna, welcome to CWE!

The #1 seizure trigger is fatigue, so I think your hunch is right, particularly if there's a genetic tendency as well. You're doing the right thing by getting her to see a neurologist ASAP. It's important to prevent the symptoms from continuing escalate. I assume she's not driving at this point?

Best,
Nakamova

 

[Pmckenna]

No, she's not driving.

 

[jyearta]

I agree it does sound like a seizure.

I hope her seizures don't get worse.

Lack of sleep, stress are two of the main triggers.