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Was A Meth Addict Previously, Lung Collapsed, Was In Hospital. Later Had Seizures. Still Have Sensation. Reason?
Where do I start? Back in 2004 I was a severe Meth addict. I stated feeling these electricity type sensations in my chest , at the time I thought I was possessed, howeverabout a week later art work I collapsed because of these sensations an ambulance was called, I was rushed to the er woke up threedays later because my lung collapsed.never felt them again until 2009 and was diagnosed with seizures that simply disappeared 6 months later. I still feel the sensation during different times I just would like to know what could possibly be wrong? Numerous scans have shown nothing...
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Based on the description, these are suggestive of seizures.
In partial seizures, one can have abnormal sensations without loss of consciousness.
A prolonged EEG recording would be helpful in confirming the diagnosis. However, one should remember that EEG may come as normal too in cases of seizure disorder.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
Thank you for posting your query.
Based on the description, these are suggestive of seizures.
In partial seizures, one can have abnormal sensations without loss of consciousness.
A prolonged EEG recording would be helpful in confirming the diagnosis. However, one should remember that EEG may come as normal too in cases of seizure disorder.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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