Looking for info on tonic seizures...
Hi all! I am brand new to this site and this is my first time posting...
My 8 yr old daughter had her first seizure 10 days ago. From what I've read, it seems she had a tonic seizure.
-seizure happened early morning, minutes within waking
-seconds before it started, she complained she didn't feel well (an aura?)
-strong muscle contractions all over (both arms, legs, torso, neck)
-i saw no convulsions, trembling, or jerks whatsoever
-loss of consciousness
-loss of bladder control
-lasted approx. 12-15 seconds
-"woke" confused, with no memory of seizure
-rest of the day she was tired, and complained of dizziness, headache, some more stomach pains
-family history of seizures in paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather
Now, I'm a big believer in educating yourself in order to advocate for yourself and your children. So, I google, cautiously...and Usually, this works for me. Usually, I find it empowering, having gained some knowledge. Except, there isn't a lot of information available online about tonic seizures, at least when not related to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
I have read that tonics are rather uncommon, and frequently occur at night.... Which is kinda unsettling, because how would I know??? No bed wetting incidents, so that's a good sign. She does sleepwalk sometimes though, and I'm to the point that I'm starting to wonder if it's related in anyway. When she sleepwalks, she acts confused and sometimes distressed... Very similar to the state that she was in when she "woke" from her seizure. Perhaps I am over thinking everything!
If anyone here has any experience with tonic seizures, or more information about them, I would love to hear it. Specifically, what other kinds of seizures typically occur with tonic seizures? Even a reliable resource/link would be helpful! Thanks in advance!
Hi all! I am brand new to this site and this is my first time posting...
My 8 yr old daughter had her first seizure 10 days ago. From what I've read, it seems she had a tonic seizure.
-seizure happened early morning, minutes within waking
-seconds before it started, she complained she didn't feel well (an aura?)
-strong muscle contractions all over (both arms, legs, torso, neck)
-i saw no convulsions, trembling, or jerks whatsoever
-loss of consciousness
-loss of bladder control
-lasted approx. 12-15 seconds
-"woke" confused, with no memory of seizure
-rest of the day she was tired, and complained of dizziness, headache, some more stomach pains
-family history of seizures in paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather
Now, I'm a big believer in educating yourself in order to advocate for yourself and your children. So, I google, cautiously...and Usually, this works for me. Usually, I find it empowering, having gained some knowledge. Except, there isn't a lot of information available online about tonic seizures, at least when not related to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
I have read that tonics are rather uncommon, and frequently occur at night.... Which is kinda unsettling, because how would I know??? No bed wetting incidents, so that's a good sign. She does sleepwalk sometimes though, and I'm to the point that I'm starting to wonder if it's related in anyway. When she sleepwalks, she acts confused and sometimes distressed... Very similar to the state that she was in when she "woke" from her seizure. Perhaps I am over thinking everything!
If anyone here has any experience with tonic seizures, or more information about them, I would love to hear it. Specifically, what other kinds of seizures typically occur with tonic seizures? Even a reliable resource/link would be helpful! Thanks in advance!
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