Grand Mal Seizures What To Do & SUDEP
Grand mal seizures occur because of the abnormal electrical impulses in the brain. This can be controlled through medications and surgical interventions. Having this condition can be pretty hard for some people because this can affect their safety. A person with grand mal seizures can have an unexpected attack any time, any place. This is why people with grand mal seizure and their loved ones often are bothered with the question about the life expectancy of people who have this condition.
What to Do When a Person is Having Grand Mal Seizures
If you see someone having grand mal seizures, the primary thing that you should take note of is to never attempt to restrain the person. This can do more harm than good. The best thing that you can do is to keep him away from anything that can harm him while he is having grand mal seizures. If he is on the floor, you better keep him away from tables, chairs, and the like. Clear the area from anything that is sharp or anything that can cause injury.
Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
What people should know about the life expectancy of people with grand mal seizures is that is it is just the same as everyone else’s. However, this does not include those people who have the condition because of stroke, brain tumors, and the like. SUDEP or Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy is very rare. This occurs in people who have epilepsy and dies without a clear cause. The risk for this cause of death is higher for people taking enormous amounts of grand mal seizures medications. A person is often found lying face down and most of the time does not appear to have had any seizure prior to his death. There are many possible causes that researchers have pointed out such as irregular heart rhythm, suffocation because of impaired breathing and fluid inside the lungs.
Grand Mal Seizures Related information & Suggestions
The best and best way you can help you and your family get ready and deal with grand mal seizures is through studying and understanding a lot more about them. So check out more publications on our grand mal seizures web site.
Very depressive info for people with grand mal seizures…
less years to live and less enjoyable… a very unlucky situation…
My 16 year old has grand mal and focal and I worry a lot about her this is not only hard on me but on her cause we dont know why or how she developed it
i am 16 and have the same thing its not very nice
I have Ben diagnosed with Grand Mal seizures, and you must keep a positive outlook on life. It will change your life however change is a constant part of life.
I understand what you are saying. I was diagnosed by a doctor at 30 yrs old. I found out after understanding seizures I had them for years. My first 2 brain surgeries were when I had spinal meningitis & encephalitis as an infant. At 30 I was taking the written test to renew my drivers license for an 18 wheeler. I was a federal law enforcement officer. I am now in my 60’s and can not drive still, had 5 brain surgeries, use a walker and live in assisted living. I take over 4000 mg of seizure meds per day. So much for my career. I was first a Park Ranger, then a Forester for 35 years and had to quit early. I can do almost nothing now.
Definitely s huge i turn in my life 20 years ago day at a time enjoy what we got and smoke that medical weed
My 23year old son married had 3 childre. He had. his seizures since 8 years old, He was a pedestrine twice got bang by a drunk drver secondly hit by an oncoming car. That cause my son to have grand mal seizures. Thru out those years there was always twist in my stomach. At least 3to 4 times a month. Sirens always made me jumped it always for him when werent home.
My son accomplished the passion of his life being married having 4 children riding dirt bike and having a volkswagon bug.
A big complication for anyone to live with
If these people can’t drive and work, why can’t they receive their government disability?? I know several people who have worked well over half their life, developed a seizure disorder and are turned down when they applied for their disability funds.
What gives? I thought Americans were number one, especially in their own country!!!
Yeah it is kinda depressing especially when you lose jobs due to this condition. Plus my doctor recently told me that if I continue having seizures the way I do then I am most likely to either end up braindead or dead by my 50’s haha! I still thanked him for being honest with me haha
I am almost 16 and I started having grand mal seizures about 3 months ago. I went to the hospital, but they told me it was probably a one-time thing, which was obviously wrong. I hope I can get a job, and some of that CBD oil I heard of from a friend with epilepsy.
Lost a great job of 15 yrs for GM’s ON job #2 less than 2yrs. have had 3 breakthroughs. WTF We weren’t meant to work with condition.
Comment That’s not right. Did you have seizures at work? Did you just need time off for recovery? I was lucky. Same employer 30 years but nothing worse than auras at work. Sick time off for adjustments after seizures. Didn’t the bargaining unit support you?
In June I will be 60 & my 1st ever seizure was at 5 MONTHS old. No retirement for me, as everyone laid me off or did not hire me when my health became an employer/employee health & liability issue. I was & still am a GREAT WORKER/ EMPLOYEE but some people would never see greatness if it hit them in the face. Now as STRESS & other reasons has made my condition worse, my condition IS THAT and not A DISORDER as so many doctors want you to think you have A DISORDER & no condition of seizures. A disorder can NEVER be cured, BUT a condition CAN BE CURED & HEALED,, IF these neurologists would ever care to do that for anyone. So I know what all of you can think at times. Taking too many MGS of AED’s is never a good idea, as MORE seizurs can happen from doctors making your brain a DRUG DISPOSAL DUMPSTER.
Firstly really sorry to hear about your difficulties.
Regarding one of the points you made about not hiring you, perhaps this forces or pushes you to try to become an entrepreneur since you said you are a great worker maybe this will be successful for you to build something yourself. I will definitely pray for your success!
James I feel angry for you re your employer situation. I was fortunate to get employment with a steady employer and didn’t have anything past auras in the workplace. I understand your anger at the drug issue as well. I was up to 8 meds per. and over the counter at one point. I’m down to one at minimum dose. I hope you find that doctor that will make the difference.
I had my first grand mal at sixteen. Undiagnosed until 25. I’m 66. There’s been another 30 grand mals and hundreds of auras. Prevent 95% of seizures with bio feedback. That could be higher except for denying the seizure and trying to carry on despite the warnings. I’ve been to continental Europe 10 times, the UK and Ireland 12 times, the Caribbean 10 times, the States 6 times, New Zealand 3 times and Australia once and SE Asia once. My last trip I went on a dozen mountain hikes alone in Scotland in the off season. The longest was 44 km., over 6,000 feet of elevation over 4 Munros, 13 hours. There was a sleet storm on the last top with zero visibility and a cold rain the last 10 km. I’ve driven over 100,000 km on those trips. The trips totaled near 3 years. Stay in shape, get good doctors and work with them. I’m still healthier than the average man my age, play sports, go to the gym. I plan on another 20 good years. Tell the epilepsy to go to hell and make the most of your life. Touch wood, I get my cancer update next week. Wish me luck. Comment