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First epilepsy at age 30 + Neck problems - I’m very worried
Sat, 01/04/2020 - 14:44Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
Hello,
While googling my problem I found this website and the wanted to post this to see if anyone has the same symptoms I have. 3 years ago i had pain in my shoulder and when I went to the doctor, he recommended that I do an MRI. He found that my cervical spine (2 of them) are deforming. He told me that it could be because of an injury when I was little or it could be genetic. I got better with physical therapy and I stoped it 3 years ago. I went back to it and followed up with a new doctor and he recommended that I do another MRI and I did. I also scheduled another appt with my doctor to see the MRI report.
Now yesterday I woke up and my neck was really stiff. It felt like there is a bone that popped out of its place. I started stretching then I did a door stretch and my wife watched me lean back and fell on the floor. She said that my body started shaking and few seconds later I woke up. I remember my wife was crying and I asked her what was going on because I don’t remember what happened. I’m really scared because I’ve always felt not comfortable with my neck but this is my first time fainting like this. After I woke up I felt that I was sweating so much then my wife got me an orange juice because she said the first thing that came to her head was that I didn’t eat yet and it might be because my sugar level is law. I got better now but I still feel my neck very stiff and hurts when I move it in a certain direction. Please help me if you know anything that will help me. I’m scared to shower or drive and I’m scared of being alone or even dying :(.
Hi, Thank you for posting, we
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2020-01-06 - 09:04
Hi, Thank you for posting, we understand this must have been very scary and upsetting for you all to experience. We cannot determine if this episode you describe having was a seizure or not, or what the cause was. It’s very important that you're following up with your doctor to review this further and if you continue to experience neck pain & stiffness, or any additional changes in moods, behaviors or symptoms. Documenting your experience in detail, (like you’ve done in your post), and providing a thorough family & medical history (if possible), will be very helpful to review with your healthcare team. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for tracking this episode you’ve experienced, setting reminders,managing medications & side effects, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers,and other personal experiences, that may affect wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Our new to Epilepsy & Seizure tool kit is a great resource and starting point for learning about what epilepsy is, what resources are available, how to make the most of doctors' visits, and how to take control of seizures, seizure first aid & safety. Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsyAdditionally, you may always contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: epilepsy.com/helplinewhere trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org.