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New to seizures, need advice
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 16:00Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
Hello, This is embarrassing to say but I do need advice, I've recently been having seizures, I only get them during masturbation, I've had 3 seizures in 3 months and obviously masturbation is a natural thing, but it is starting to worry me, i've tried researching it but haven't found anything, I know I'm having a seizure because my arm tightens and locks, I wake up confused and tired, has anyone got any advice?
Hi AlphaBravo, Thanks for
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2019-07-19 - 09:27
Hi AlphaBravo, Thanks for posting. It's important that you follow-up with your healthcare team to discuss these episodes, any changes in seizure types, frequency, behaviors, side effects and symptoms to your healthcare team. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf . My Seizure Diary is a great tool for tracking seizures and other symptoms you may be experiencing, which may be helpful when communicating with your doctors: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diary For assistance finding a specialist near you, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliatesAdditionally, you may always contact our national 24/7 helpline by emailing us at contactus@efa.org and by calling, 1-800-332-1000, https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helplinefor additional questions you may have and assistance in connecting you to national resources, or local resources: epilepsy.com/localsupport,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.Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsyFor additional information about seizures & diagnosing epilepsy, please visit these links: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-seizurehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizureshttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosing-epilepsy