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My sister just turned 35 a few days ago. She has 4 children under the age of 12 and she is a kindergarten teacher.
A few days ago for no apparent reason she seemed to have what appeared as a siezure. She had all the classic signs and even lost consciousness. Her left arm twisted like a pretzel and her eyes rolled in the back of her head. When the seizure was over she was screaming and crying and then she was vomiting. We called 911 and she was in the hospital for 3 days only to be realeased with no real answers. They took blood, did EKG, MRI's, and EEG's. A cardiologist ruled out any heart problems but suggested that maybe it was neurological. However the hospital never did call in a neurologist. What can she do? Something must have caused this, and she says her chest still hurts and that she feels weak after a week. She's had episodes of passing out before and I just think it's wierd that they gave her no answer.
A few days ago for no apparent reason she seemed to have what appeared as a siezure. She had all the classic signs and even lost consciousness. Her left arm twisted like a pretzel and her eyes rolled in the back of her head. When the seizure was over she was screaming and crying and then she was vomiting. We called 911 and she was in the hospital for 3 days only to be realeased with no real answers. They took blood, did EKG, MRI's, and EEG's. A cardiologist ruled out any heart problems but suggested that maybe it was neurological. However the hospital never did call in a neurologist. What can she do? Something must have caused this, and she says her chest still hurts and that she feels weak after a week. She's had episodes of passing out before and I just think it's wierd that they gave her no answer.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How is your sister? Was she able to see her family physician or cardiologist? I hope she did not have any new episodes of fainting or seizure. Take care and do keep us posted.
How is your sister? Was she able to see her family physician or cardiologist? I hope she did not have any new episodes of fainting or seizure. Take care and do keep us posted.
She still feels very tired. There was a cardiologist that saw her and said that there was no heart problems but the more I read about Long QT the more I think they did the test at the wrong time or did not do the proper test. I also think that she has the inherited version of this disease. My mother used to faint a lot when we were kids for no apparent reason and this sounds exactly like what my mom probably had and no one ever knew it.
Let me tell you my theory and you can tell me if this sounds medically correct.
My sister had been sick for a few days with a cough and cold, she was given albuterol for the cough. If she had taken the albuterol it could have caused the heart to beat faster and if she does have a version of Long QT it could have given her the seizure and also caused the vomitting ( a side affect of albuterol). But by the time they did the tests which was the next day the effects may not have been able to have been seen. According to what I have read the effects of Long QT are usually picked up during physical exertion or excitement.
In the meantime I am really pushing her to go to her family physician and tell her what we think may have happened. Hopefully the doctor will agree and refer her to a cardiologist who can run the test again and we can finally get some answers. Thank you so much for responding. At least now I know there is something out there that could be the cause.
Let me tell you my theory and you can tell me if this sounds medically correct.
My sister had been sick for a few days with a cough and cold, she was given albuterol for the cough. If she had taken the albuterol it could have caused the heart to beat faster and if she does have a version of Long QT it could have given her the seizure and also caused the vomitting ( a side affect of albuterol). But by the time they did the tests which was the next day the effects may not have been able to have been seen. According to what I have read the effects of Long QT are usually picked up during physical exertion or excitement.
In the meantime I am really pushing her to go to her family physician and tell her what we think may have happened. Hopefully the doctor will agree and refer her to a cardiologist who can run the test again and we can finally get some answers. Thank you so much for responding. At least now I know there is something out there that could be the cause.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
How is your sister? She is indeed very lucky to have you looking out for her. If you are referring to Long QT syndrome (LQTS), this abnormality in the heart's electrical activity is usually seen in EKG. What was the result of the EKG done on her at the hospital? You can also bring this up with her attending physician for further evaluation.
How is your sister? She is indeed very lucky to have you looking out for her. If you are referring to Long QT syndrome (LQTS), this abnormality in the heart's electrical activity is usually seen in EKG. What was the result of the EKG done on her at the hospital? You can also bring this up with her attending physician for further evaluation.
Have any of you heard of Long OT syndrome? I heard about it on the TV show Doctors today and it sounded a lot like what my sister had
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
There are studies that associate migraines with hormonal irregularities. With your family history of seizures, further neurological examination may help rule this out. I know it is hard to be in the dark but hang on. Be proactive in finding the underlying cause. Do keep us posted if a neurologist has checked your sister. At this point, let her rest, and gain strength. Let her eat healthy and balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids. Take care and best regards.
There are studies that associate migraines with hormonal irregularities. With your family history of seizures, further neurological examination may help rule this out. I know it is hard to be in the dark but hang on. Be proactive in finding the underlying cause. Do keep us posted if a neurologist has checked your sister. At this point, let her rest, and gain strength. Let her eat healthy and balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids. Take care and best regards.
Hi Dr. Santos,
My sister was released from the hospital with basically no answers. She was told that her results showed nothing conclusive but was not given a referral to a neurologist.
There is a seizure history in our family. When I was 18 (I am now 41) I suffered from seizures for about a year. They told me I had epilepsy and had me on dilantin. Then after being tired of being a zombie I just stopped taking my meds and thanks to God have not had a siezure since. They never told me what triggered my siezures either. Also our 7 yr old nephew has suffered seizures since he was 1, it was triggered they think due to a high fever and an infection. He finally had surgery this year to remove a portion of the brain and has been seizure free. Our mother when she was young (in her 20's used to faint a lot) she never knew why. This seemed to pass after her 30's.
Another common thing we both suffer from is from migraines. Could that be something else? Perhaps harmonal? It is so frustrating not to get any answers
My sister was released from the hospital with basically no answers. She was told that her results showed nothing conclusive but was not given a referral to a neurologist.
There is a seizure history in our family. When I was 18 (I am now 41) I suffered from seizures for about a year. They told me I had epilepsy and had me on dilantin. Then after being tired of being a zombie I just stopped taking my meds and thanks to God have not had a siezure since. They never told me what triggered my siezures either. Also our 7 yr old nephew has suffered seizures since he was 1, it was triggered they think due to a high fever and an infection. He finally had surgery this year to remove a portion of the brain and has been seizure free. Our mother when she was young (in her 20's used to faint a lot) she never knew why. This seemed to pass after her 30's.
Another common thing we both suffer from is from migraines. Could that be something else? Perhaps harmonal? It is so frustrating not to get any answers
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How is your sister? Do you have a family history of seizure? What were the results of the tests done to her? It is good that cardiac causes was ruled out. However, I agree that a referral to a neurologist may also help in determining the underlying cause. DO keep us posted. Take care and best regards.
How is your sister? Do you have a family history of seizure? What were the results of the tests done to her? It is good that cardiac causes was ruled out. However, I agree that a referral to a neurologist may also help in determining the underlying cause. DO keep us posted. Take care and best regards.
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