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Can Without Appetite Causes Epileptic Fits And On Levera Now?

iam 59.hadepileptic fit in 2010 &2012. on both occasions i had not slept previous night & hd no lunch.fits came after dinner.both times after journey by train or plane.ct-scan &eeg revealed nothing.takinglevera-500 ,1*2 since feb. no fits till now.pl.advise.
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Hi, thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. Epileptic fits can occur in normal person after

: Sleep deprivation like in your case
: Low glucose - skipping of meal
: Prolonged bright light exposure
: Past history of head injury
: Deficiency of calcium, magnesium and other electrolytes
: Ingestions of abusing drugs like Cocaine

In your case, there were two positive points - sleep deprivation and low glucose. It might be the reason behind occurrence of seizures. It is good that your EEG and MRI reports are normal and your fits are under control. It means you have great chances of complete resolution of fits. You must take levetiracetam tablets for at least 3 years to effectively control seizures. 3 year seizure free patient is considered as "Cured". Follow few tips

Do not self medicate antiepiletic medication. Ask doctor before increasing or discontinuing medication.

Avoid direct bright light exposure like on laptop/TV/computer/mobile

Avoid skipping meal. Take balanced diet to treat any deficiency.

Avoid mental stress/severe physical exertion.

Avoid driving or works which require high concentration.

Avoid alcohol/any substance abuse.

Hope it can help you. Thanks. Take care. If still in doubt, do let me know.

Dr Ishu Bishnoi
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Can Without Appetite Causes Epileptic Fits And On Levera Now?

Hi, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. Epileptic fits can occur in normal person after : Sleep deprivation like in your case : Low glucose - skipping of meal : Prolonged bright light exposure : Past history of head injury : Deficiency of calcium, magnesium and other electrolytes : Ingestions of abusing drugs like Cocaine In your case, there were two positive points - sleep deprivation and low glucose. It might be the reason behind occurrence of seizures. It is good that your EEG and MRI reports are normal and your fits are under control. It means you have great chances of complete resolution of fits. You must take levetiracetam tablets for at least 3 years to effectively control seizures. 3 year seizure free patient is considered as Cured . Follow few tips Do not self medicate antiepiletic medication. Ask doctor before increasing or discontinuing medication. Avoid direct bright light exposure like on laptop/TV/computer/mobile Avoid skipping meal. Take balanced diet to treat any deficiency. Avoid mental stress/severe physical exertion. Avoid driving or works which require high concentration. Avoid alcohol/any substance abuse. Hope it can help you. Thanks. Take care. If still in doubt, do let me know. Dr Ishu Bishnoi