fits?

i was told by by doctor that i may of had a petite mal? i looked at him silly because i didnt know what that was, i had severe vertigo for about 5 days, so bad could ony walk by sliding against wall. when he did eye test i couldnt keep my eyes still when looking to the left, on finger test. is this a fit? the eyes feel ok now a bit of pain in right eye, also i had the feeling of my leg moving had to check to make sure is wasnt, hope someone can help many thanks

[dowma]

What your describing I've had similiar experiences.  I also had several days of vertigo its a horrible feeling.  Didnt go to eye doc but am being followed by an epitologist for complex partial seizures.  I also felt that my legs were moving and had to check to make sure if that was the case.  I get many other symptoms or "auras" such as nausea, metalic taste in mouth and fogginess.  I was diagnosed with having seizures after a 5 day Video EEG as inpatient.  I suggest you see a really good neurologist to confirm your diagnosis.
Have you ever lost consciousness?  
Good luck, Mary Beth

[ohwild]

thank you Mary Beth, I thought i was going mad, yes i get that foggy feeling as well, I didnt lose conciousness, but i dont know because i woke up like it. the limb moving thing was real scary, I was attacked some years ago and had a fractured skull, but i dont no that, that would cause seizures over 30 yrs later :( I had a constant headache for 4 years it never stopped and have short term mem probs, have got to see neuro when the hospital contacts me

[dowma]

Nope your not going mad!!! Does your doc know about you being attacked and had a fractured skull?  If not it is worth mentioning.  Good luck with the neuro.  MB

[ohwild]

didnt mention it to him, but it must be on med records somewhere, thankyou  for the help, if i can help u any time do let me know :)

[dowma]

Mention it again, please dont assume he had read through your whole file.  I appreciate your help.  Put a call in yesterday to neuro, because apparently had a different type of seizure as per hubby.  I guess we'll have to wait and see what doc says.  I'm sure he will just increase my lamictal.  MB