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What Causes Seizures While Suffering From COPD?

My family member has copd stage 4 not sure if there is connection he seems to have seziors shake than falls out of chair and walks a few feet and those as same happens, There are situations were he seems to be unconscious and eyes are rolled back and shutters . He had a MRI Provider found no evidence to support damage to brain. Just wondering for myself if I get a Military discount , Just st got out of physic therapy center spent 30 days I am able to coping skills other than that Deep depression and uncontrolled anxiety have PTSD, Taking Adaivan depakote , I have taken xanax before I am 55 in good shape don t like depokote and xsnax works good 21 minutes ago      Your question is being reviewed by the doctor.
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Usually seizures are not directly correlated with COPD.
Probably there are other causes however long periods with low oxygen levels in COPD patients may cause the seizures too.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Seizures While Suffering From COPD?

Hello, Usually seizures are not directly correlated with COPD. Probably there are other causes however long periods with low oxygen levels in COPD patients may cause the seizures too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician