Blood sugar? Seizure??

PM_Mama00 · #1 06-25-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Yes!

No Probs since I got divorced!

Lol I've heard Zoloft works wonders too

PhoenixAzul · #2 06-25-2006, 01:23 PM

Hrm, as a diabetic, what you describe sounds very similar to a hypoglycemic episode, which can also mean siezures if severe enough. Note: You don't have to be hypoglycemic for your blood sugar to dip to a dangerous level. If you'd been running around all day w/o a lot to eat, it can still happen. You probably don't remember, but were you feeling confused/tired/lethargic or having any really bizzare thoughts right before this happened? That's my big tip off, I usually just sort of start having these incredibly irrational thoughts, start to have a cold sweat, heart will thump, and then it's lights out. Not fun.

I'd definitely put a call into your GP, he'll probably want to draw blood and do a fasting test of some sort.

Hope you figure it out.

_Lisa_ · #3 06-25-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

Hrm, as a diabetic, what you describe sounds very similar to a hypoglycemic episode, which can also mean siezures if severe enough. Note: You don't have to be hypoglycemic for your blood sugar to dip to a dangerous level.

I absolutely agree! I'm hypoglycemic & I've had some really scary seizure-like episodes in the past & it sounds like you did too. I'd say, in light of your recent surgery, you need to get your ass to the doctor!

Dionysus · #4 06-25-2006, 02:07 PM

I don't know what this sounds like. But, I hope you get well soon.

DigitalAngel126 · #5 06-25-2006, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the well-wishes, all..

In answer to the hypoglycemic questions... I know anyone's sugar can drop, and I'm not ruling it out. It just seems unlikely, I guess, because I know what I'd eaten, and when, and I also know how I personally feel when my sugar gets low. This felt nothing like that.

PhoenixAzul - I can't recall feeling dizzy or lethargic, or anything of that nature. Then again, I can't really recall anything short of being picked up off the floor and people shouting at me. So, not sure.

Phyllis - No, nothing out of the ordinary happened last night. Short of that incident, everything was very run of the mill.

I don't know, but I think I may have hit my head at some point - I still have a killer headache!

Lady Pi Phi · #6 06-25-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

Hrm, as a diabetic, what you describe sounds very similar to a hypoglycemic episode, which can also mean siezures if severe enough. Note: You don't have to be hypoglycemic for your blood sugar to dip to a dangerous level. If you'd been running around all day w/o a lot to eat, it can still happen. You probably don't remember, but were you feeling confused/tired/lethargic or having any really bizzare thoughts right before this happened? That's my big tip off, I usually just sort of start having these incredibly irrational thoughts, start to have a cold sweat, heart will thump, and then it's lights out. Not fun.

I'd definitely put a call into your GP, he'll probably want to draw blood and do a fasting test of some sort.

Hope you figure it out.

I am also a diabetic and I concur. Your symptoms sounds like you were having a low blood sugar.

It would really be in your best interest to see a doctor, because while it does sound like hypoglycemia, something easily treated, it could be something else and the best way to find out is to see a doctor.

JenMarie · #7 06-25-2006, 06:54 PM

3rd diabetic checking in...

It does sound like a hypo episode... but could it have been dehydration instead? I only ask because I was at a club with some friends and one of my friends just passed out cold. Everything was peachy until she just hit the floor. And she was stone cold sober. She likened it to being dehydrated (the club was HOT) and just being tired. She was fine later that evening after we all went home.

Well, whatever it is... get all the endocrine stuff checked out of course. Just get better okay?

Peaches-n-Cream · #8 06-25-2006, 08:27 PM

I have no idea what you have, but call your doctor ASAP. Tell your doctor about the seizures which will probably get you an appointment immediately. I have fainted/passed out due to low blood sugar, but your seizures concern me. Get well soon.

DigitalAngel126 · #9 06-26-2006, 12:32 PM

Alright, so I just got home from the Dr. Still not a clue... They did an EKG, which came back okay, and drew some blood for labs. I have to go to the hospital Friday for an EEG and a cranial CT. And evidently at some point, I am going to do some 24 hour heart monitering thing. So, that's all I know as of right now.

And the best part?? He doesn't want me to drive. That should be interesting, as I work two jobs throughout the week. Cool.

bluefish81 · #10 06-26-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalAngel126

Alright, so I just got home from the Dr. Still not a clue... They did an EKG, which came back okay, and drew some blood for labs. I have to go to the hospital Friday for an EEG and a cranial CT. And evidently at some point, I am going to do some 24 hour heart monitering thing. So, that's all I know as of right now.

And the best part?? He doesn't want me to drive. That should be interesting, as I work two jobs throughout the week. Cool.

Is the heart monitor a little box that has electrode type things attached to your chest? I had to wear something similar 10 years ago when my doctor was running tests to figure out that I had epilepsy. I've had a bunch of EEGs done, though not for a few years, and you might spend awhile washing your hair afterward because of the gel used to stick the electrodes to your head seems to stay stuck on your scalp.

The not driving thing sucks. I've been there and it's not much fun to suddenly not be able to drive, it's a bit frustrating trying to figure out how to get around.

I hope that everything turns out okay for you!

blueangel · #11 06-26-2006, 01:15 PM

Sorry to hear what happened to you! But please don't diagnose yourself on a bulletin board. This is something that needs to be brought to the attention of a doctor. You may need an MRI, blood work, etc.

AlphaFrog · #12 06-26-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

Sorry to hear what happened to you! But please don't diagnose yourself on a bulletin board. This is something that needs to be brought to the attention of a doctor. You may need an MRI, blood work, etc.

Did you miss the post above yours where she said she just got back from the Dr. and is going to the hospital on Fri. for tests?? And the part of the OP that said she's not looking for medical advice, but someone who this has happened to....