stress seizures

[brainpain]

i have seizures when i get upset and nervous . i have anixty and it seems every time i get stressed out i seize. i have grandmal seizures. i have talked to my neuro and he says that dont happen. i get very sick and nervous and i seize within an hour. im on meds but when im stressed it dont help. does anyone else have stress seizures? what helps you and how to get my neuro to listen and help me?

[alidaas]

Usually your symptoms are more of psychogenic and related to psychiatrist rather than a neurologist. You have to avoid taking undue stress and see what triggers those seizures. I had the same issue and have recovered quite alot. You have to have a strong will power to overcome your seizures during stress also. Hope it helps.

[meesher]

Thank you for commenting about Dilantin and black teeth. I see  the neuro next week and I am adamant that he prescribe a different epilepsy med that DOES NOT cause tooth decay. I am already spending 9 thousand dollars to have the black teeth removed and replaced by a removable bridge. No one will give me implants while I am taking "gum destroyer" meds) What epilepsy meds DO NOT ruin teeth? I've been reading about epilepsy meds and some articles actually mention Diazapam. Heck, I can tolerate that .Or Alprazolam.
I do not drink alcohol--used to drink red wine socially. Thanks for your time. Is this a part of  your internship or residency?

[helevy]

is there any correlation between ambien and seizure in adults?

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hi there! When we are stressed the brain and the nervous system activity increases. This leads to increased brain’s electrical activity which increases the firing of the neurons and triggers a seizure in someone who is prone for seizures. Stress can indirectly also affect patients with seizure. It causes an increase in cortisol levels which influences seizure activity. Have you been investigated for your seizures? What medicines have you been taking? If you have been taking antiepileptic regularly then seizures should be controlled. You need to discuss with your neurologist if any dose adjustments of your antiepileptic drug needs to be done or any alternative drug needs to be taken. Hope it helps.
Take care and good luck!