Witnessing a seizure

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Rick - 16 Feb 2004 14:19 GMT

Hi Folks,

There's been several items lately that have mentioned witnessing a seizure
(fit, twirly whirlies, or whatever yours are called). It's nearly thirty
years since I had my first 'event', at the age of 15; however; in all that
time I have never actually witnessed someone having one!

Is this unusual, or is that the norm?

From my personal experience, I would rather watch one than have one.
Although my wife wouldn't agree, she is of the opinion that it is worse to
watch!

Any thoughts?

Regards
Rick

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Mary Fisher - 16 Feb 2004 14:42 GMT

> Hi Folks,
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> Is this unusual, or is that the norm?

I've no idea! But How do you know you've never witnessed a seizure? It
doesn't always manifest itself as a great physical event as you know. I know
that when I'm having a deja - which I consider a form of seizure - I've
asked Spouse if I look odd or if I sound OK (sometimes my voice sounds
echo-y to myself) and he's never noticed anything different.

> From my personal experience, I would rather watch one than have one.
> Although my wife wouldn't agree, she is of the opinion that it is worse to
> watch!

When Spouse witnessed my only (known) Grand Mal he was quite distressed - he
knew what was going on but the coma was upsetting. I was asleep so had no
idea until I woke and he asked if I was OK? Surprised, I said yes, why and
he told me. I suspect it's the worry that a loved one might damage himself
that is the worst part. I tend to be matter-of-fact about such things and
not be emorionally involved. that doesn't mean that I don't care - I'm just
a pragmatist.

> Any thoughts?

Ever thought of having a digi cam to hand for someone to record your event?

(Love "twirly whirly"!)

Mary

> Regards
> Rick

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Paul Oldham - 20 Feb 2004 12:13 GMT

> There's been several items lately that have mentioned witnessing a
> seizure (fit, twirly whirlies, or whatever yours are called). It's
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> Is this unusual, or is that the norm?

Well I've certainly never seen someone having one and I've been on this
planet for 43.5 years so on a random sample of one it's clearly not that
uncommon ;-)

> From my personal experience, I would rather watch one than have one.
> Although my wife wouldn't agree, she is of the opinion that it is worse
> to watch!
>
> Any thoughts?

Having chatted to my other half I'm with your wife on this one, but I
guess it depends how often you get seizures and how bad the after effects
are. Mine are tonic so all I end up with is sore neck muscles.

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Dave ???? - 22 Feb 2004 03:45 GMT

Howdy Rick!

I saw somebody else have a grand mal seizure once!

Although I knew EXACTLY what was going on and that the person was in no
immanant(sp?) danger, I nearly had a panic attack and had to FORCE MYSELF
(quite a tough fight too!) not to call for medical assistance!

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> Hi Folks,
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> Regards
> Rick

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