What Absence Seizures Really Look Like (aka staring spells)

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Gil Solano R. EEG T.

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@GilSolanoREEGT 2 жыл бұрын

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@bajheree Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your insight on absence seizures. My 4 old is experiencing absence seizures after she started taking Tegretol. Doctors are trying to shift on Sodium Valporate. Will my child be able to recover from it? Thank you.

@GilSolanoREEGT Ай бұрын

Focal epileptiform discharges in the frontoparietal region during sleep often indicate localized abnormal electrical activity in that part of the brain. The frontoparietal region includes areas responsible for motor function, sensation, and some cognitive tasks. During sleep, especially in deeper stages, the brain is more prone to show these abnormal spikes or waves, especially in people with epilepsy or those at risk of seizures. This doesn’t always mean the person will have a seizure, but it can be a sign that they’re more likely to develop seizures in that area of the brain. Monitoring the pattern and frequency of these discharges can help doctors better understand the patient's condition and decide on treatment if necessary.

@Albanyoregonskywatcher 10 ай бұрын

Are these seizures easily detectable by a doctor? I am questioning my six year old daughter. She does zone out frequently and looks all around at times. While i'm trying to talk to her. She shakes her head with her eyes closed for a split second when I think She may be coming out of it because, when she does shake her head with her eyes closed then she opens her eyes and then looks at me in confusion. I just need to know if I go to Her pediatrician, how to describe this so they can try to figure out if she has these type of seizures. Or maybe it's just her age.... 😢 Sometimes, I will be talking to her, and she will look like she is daydreaming in the middle of me talking to her. She seems like she's not paying attention whatsoever. So after i'm talking to her when she does that, zoning out daydreaming. I ask her what I had just said to her. And most of the time, she says she doesn't know. She does it quite frequently. It doesn't last very long, but when it does. I can't tell if it's her just trying to ignore me or just lose focus on what we are talking about. My husband thinks i'm a hypochondriac, thinking she may haveing these seizures. She is 6 years old and she will be seven years in two months. She forgets things all the time. Her memory is horrible. Sometimes, she tells me she is shaking. But I could never feel where the shaking was on her. Except one time, I felt her leg trembling. But every other time she has told me "Mommy I'm shaking." She literally isn't shaking at all physically. Im just a mommy trying to figure things out. I have three other children, and none of them do this. I hope someone can answer my question. God bless you for posting this video. Thank you very much and to all the parents in the comments, Your comments and questions are very helpful. Thank you. ❤️🤗🙏

@GilSolanoREEGT Ай бұрын

Have her get a routine EEG and during that EEG ask the tech to perform hyperventilation to see if it can come out. Best of luck to you!

@sallyblue404 10 ай бұрын

i knew i had have absence seizures at the age of 9, my parents noticed it early but they didnt buy me medicine because of side effects. im now 13 and my parents want to start giving me medicine because im old enough. even though my friends keep constantly pointing out that i randomly become unresponsive, the seizures doesnt affect my education that much even if it sometimes leave me in very awkward situations :)

@GilSolanoREEGT Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s important to have open conversations about health, and it sounds like your parents are finally making a step in the right direction. Remember, it’s always okay to seek support from friends and family when navigating these challenges.

@michete 2 жыл бұрын

Are they always a blackout or can they just be a period of unresponsoveness and unawareness and still be able to see?

@GilSolanoREEGT 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! The quick answer is they always lose ability to see. Reason: The seizure is effecting the entire brain including the back of the brain that is responsible for sight. How do we know? Case studies show that during an absence event, a patient is shown various pictures or objects. After the event, the patient is unable to recall what they saw or heard.

@fayyazakram461 Жыл бұрын

@@GilSolanoREEGT❤❤❤good answer realy same situation

@ridge7524 10 ай бұрын

They are not aware when it happens

@ABSF49 10 ай бұрын

I had it when i was younger. When you stare off you lose track time and everything else that happens for few seconds. You dont even on know yourself it happened unless your being monitored by someone

@Klean-t4k Ай бұрын

@@ABSF49are you feeling much better now? You said you had it, so it’s gone now? How long did u have it for ?

@abhishekag4947 Жыл бұрын

My cousin has absence seizure, it happens when he think something, we taken to neurologist but after taking medicine also it is happening, what to do?

@GilSolanoREEGT Жыл бұрын

Follow your doctors advice!

@mariaguadalupemartinez8200 2 жыл бұрын

I going a be a 54 years old, and I have absent seizures, and I under Lacmital treatment, but my other terrible problem is migraine, and I don't know which one are the worst 💔💔😓

@GilSolanoREEGT 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear that, Maria! How ping have you had absence seizures? Do you have JME as well?

@mariaguadalupemartinez8200 2 жыл бұрын

@@GilSolanoREEGT I don't remember since what I been having absent seizures, more than 15years

@Marie-psalms91 2 жыл бұрын

My Granddaughter has Absence seizures since she was 7 she is 18 now . The dr just put her on folic acid since she is 18. I've read that folic acid can be harmful. Wanted a second option on taking folic acid and taking it long term? Thank you I appreciate any help !!

@meka3051 11 ай бұрын

I suspect my son is having this with out diagnosis. Can you telling me behavior or symptoms your granddaughter was having ? I’m so confused and just wanting answers thank you in advance

@strangertobluewater 11 ай бұрын

Folic acid is a normal over the counter supplement, safe enough to be taken while pregnant.

@GilSolanoREEGT Ай бұрын

There's pros and cons to it. How has she responded to the folic acid?

@Marie-psalms91 Ай бұрын

@@meka3051 I’m very sorry I didn’t see your question until now!! She stares off , blank look on her face , for a few seconds. Sometimes her eyes look up .

@Marie-psalms91 Ай бұрын

@@GilSolanoREEGT I research folic acid and I think folate is better