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Is it possible to have a seizure with post concussion syndrome?

By Anonymous February 8, 2012 - 5:47pm
 
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I had a blow to my head about 2 months ago, and yesterday I had what seemed like a partial seizure. Afterwards my hands,arms, and head keep shaking, and my head keep bobbling up and down. The hospital did a cat scan and told me that I have post concussion syndrome. Is it possible that I had a seizure? Is it possible that I have something else along with the PCS?

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Anonymous

I’m not sure what is going on my self. I’ve been getting a very wierd feeling . Than it’s as if I’m in a tunnel trying to get to a light befor it goes out. If it happens i so far have not lost consciousness .However very very weak for 24hrs afterwards. Help!!??

November 16, 2017 - 11:34am
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anon

Your symptoms could be anxiety based or phobic - you could be claustrophobic or suffering some other fear-based emotion.

But this could also be physical - it could be a problem with balance, your ears or a vitamin deficiency.

Some blood work may be able to discern what is going on.
Best,
Susan

November 16, 2017 - 3:26pm
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Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which a variable combination of post-concussion symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — last for weeks and sometimes months after the injury that caused the concussion.

Seizures are not a reported symptom. Headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, impaired memory and concentration, insomnia and lowered tolerance for noise and light are the usual symptoms.

I think you need further diagnostic evaluation:
EEG (electroencephalogram) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. It is useful in diagnosing seizures.
MRI scan of the brain (magnetic resonance imaging) uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain. It can be done with or without contrast. This scan can detect any abnormalities or injury to the brain that may be causing seizure activity.

Maryann

February 8, 2012 - 6:42pm
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Actually, Seizures are not uncommon with post-concussive syndrome. A CT scan is typically ordered, as it is a better tool for concussion and brain damage following trauma, according to the Neurologists I work with. The EEG is also a good idea to look for other seizure activity or a change in normal brain patterns.
Mary P.T.

November 28, 2018 - 11:05am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

While seizures may not be one of the symptoms they lump into post concussion syndrome, they do sometimes come about after suffering a concussion. While the MRI may show some type of injury, no visible injury may be present as well. The concussion itself may have caused a disruption to the firing of the neurons in the brain, at times this disruption results in the experience of a seizure.

July 31, 2012 - 6:23pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Thank you for your comment that seizure can arise as result of concussion

May 1, 2018 - 3:54pm
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