seizure and headache

[lizzy100]

hi, im 24 and i had my first seizure 2 days ago, but i think it was a reaction to a drug i took, the doc said it could be but we dont know, im being urgently refered to neurology, but since yesturday iv had a really bad headache. do u think the headache is related to the seizure? i thought my head might be better today, but it isnt. i dont know if its stress or if i should do something about it.
i think the seizure only lasted a couple of seconds and i think i stayed conscious, but noone else was there.
thanks

[Rowena Santos, MD]

Hi,

Headache is commonly associated with seizures: before, during and after an attack. It is often neglected because it can be overshadowed by the seizure itself. Other factors may also be contributory such as stress or certain triggers like food, weather, hormones, or medications. Have this evaluated further by your neurologist for proper management. Pain medications may also help.

Take care and do keep us posted.  

[lizzy100]

thanks for your reply. im kind of confused now, because my gp said he thought id had a grand mal seizure, but i went to A and E coz of my headache and the doc said he didnt think id had a seizure at all and that its normal to make jerking movements. i think its coz i told him i thought i was conscious through it, but i dont really know anymore because noone else was there and i think i was thinking unconscious as in shut eyes unconscious and not unaware unconscious. because i dont remember it starting, i just remember becoming aware that i was fitting. and like my whole body was convulsing, it wasnt just a twitch like he made out. i dont know maybe i should  just keep quiet so i can still drive, or else i should go see the neuro doc