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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Epilepsy / September 2003Difference between tingling and muscle spasms?
I was diagnosed with a low grade tumor in my left frontal-temperal lobes in July after suffering a grand mal seizure with no previous history. Now I get strong tingling down my right side as an aura and can't tell whether this is muscle spasms or not. Is there a guideline for distinguishing between the two? On a different topic, I saw the thread on Dilantin and am equally concerned about its side effects. They have me on 400mg per day and every week some new sensation arises making me wonder which is worse (tumor or anti-seizure drug). Anyone on this group had a "good" long term experience with this drug? > I was diagnosed with a low grade tumor in my left frontal-temperal lobes in > July after suffering a grand mal seizure with no previous history. Now I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > drug). Anyone on this group had a "good" long term experience with this > drug? What would be considered a "good" long term experience. I've been on Dilantin for the most part of 10 years (with a short "bad" experience on tegretol). I'm starting to get concerned about the long term possible side effects, as well as it losing its efficacy. On the "good" side, I haven't had a grand mal, but the SP's seem to be increasing. Lainie Be sure to talk with your neurologist about possible alternatives to Dilantin. There are some newer AEDs on the market that have worked well for many. Since I don't know your seizures types (you mentioned grand mal and auras), but Keppra, Lamictal and Topamax might be worth mentioning. Good luck! Michael > I was diagnosed with a low grade tumor in my left frontal-temperal lobes in > July after suffering a grand mal seizure with no previous history. Now I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > drug). Anyone on this group had a "good" long term experience with this > drug? Howdy BillX! re: tingling v. spasm Tingling is a sensation. A spasm involves some sort of motion caused by an involuntary muscle contraction.  SignatureDave ???? "Noli illigitemi carborundum decendus" http://www.howdydave.com > I was diagnosed with a low grade tumor in my left frontal-temperal lobes in > July after suffering a grand mal seizure with no previous history. Now I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > drug). Anyone on this group had a "good" long term experience with this > drug? Howdy AGAIN! Now that I think about it, the muscle contraction doesn't necessarily have to result in motion. Could just be a quick muscle flex. SignatureDave ???? "Noli illigitemi carborundum decendus" http://www.howdydave.com > Howdy BillX! > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > drug). Anyone on this group had a "good" long term experience with this > > drug?
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