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seizures
Sat, 01/26/2008 - 09:00Topic: Men With Epilepsy
I want to ask the men, how do you girlfriends/wives cope with your seizures? I don't sleep in the same bed with my hubby because he has nighttime grand mals, and it scares me and I can't get any proper rest.
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Re: seizures
Submitted by queeniw on Sat, 2008-01-26 - 18:11
I am the wife having the night time seizures, at least 2-4 everynight. They aren't grand mal but still a seizure. I actually wouldn't even know I have them except for the fact that it wakes my husband up. I have to admit we have lived with this for quite a few years and just recently resorted to buying a king size bed. He does get much better sleep. I am also very fortunate to have a husband that has learned to deal with them and will sleep by my side. Goood luck - I know it is a pain!
Re: seizures
Submitted by queeniw on Sat, 2008-01-26 - 18:15
Hi! I'm very confused. I just ansered this and yet this blank space for a reply is showing up. Also I added a comment earlier today and it never showed up. What am I doing wrong????
Re: seizures
Submitted by mindyk on Sat, 2008-01-26 - 12:37
I too have spent many nights sleeping on the couch. It isn't as comfy as the bed, but in comparison I get more sleep. And if you are a care giver you need to do your best to get rest. I used to be scared of the night time movements, but now I just do it more to get a better rest. Good luck and hang in there.
Mindy
I too have spent many nights sleeping on the couch. It isn't as comfy as the bed, but in comparison I get more sleep. And if you are a care giver you need to do your best to get rest. I used to be scared of the night time movements, but now I just do it more to get a better rest. Good luck and hang in there.
Mindy