Tonic Clonic vs Grand Mal | Coping With Epilepsy Forums
2017年10月8日 · I recently had an assessment for disability and the "healthcare worker" doing the assessment had never heard of the term tonic clonic, i had to literally spell it out for her. I've noticed that some people use the term grand mal to cover any sort of seizure which involves dropping to the floor and losing consciousness, and petit mal for ...
Tonic Clonic ( Grand Mal ) Seizures / Epilepsy
2008年11月9日 · Tonic seizure is the rigid contracture of muscles, including respiratory muscles, which is usually brief. The clonic component is the rhythmic shaking that occurs and is longer. Together, a generalized tonic-clonic seizure (GTCS) is also called a grand mal seizure and is one of the most dramatic of all medical conditions.
I have JME, but never had a "grand mal" seizure?
2009年8月6日 · I started having myoclonic seizures when I was 14. I had JME for 2 years before I was diagnosed and put on medication, but the weird thing is, for those 2 years, I've only had myoclonic seizures, but never a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure.
Tonic Clonic ( Grand Mal ) Seizures / Epilepsy
2008年11月9日 · T/C while awake I had been lucky (I guess) that for the first ten yrs of have T/Cs that it was while I was asleep and would happen either as I was waking or just as I was falling asleep. I the sleep state that is after you fall asleep but before you are in the REM state. Two yrs ago though that...
post tonic clonic seizure snoring - Coping With Epilepsy Forums
2009年8月28日 · I have unfortunately had opportunity to witness my wife have literally close to 100 grand mal (tonic clonic) seizures. They almost always follow the same pattern: pre-tonic - body might slowly bend/move and subject might elicit "slow motion" scream/yell that fades out. convulsions - usually last about 10-15 seconds, but could last up to 30-40 ...
My 29 yrs old brother died 1-5 from grand mal seizure- I have …
2009年1月7日 · Hi neffs! I have grand mal seizures. Unlike some people here, I don't get what's known as an aura. An aura is kind of like a warning that a seizures coming. I am completely not concious during a seizure. When I come out of my seizures, I have a hard time remembering what I was doing just minutes before the seizure and don't even realize that I ...
different types of seizures...was mine a grand mal?
2008年11月4日 · What are the different types of seizures. what is a "tonic clonic"? I was just curious as to what type I have had. someone said in the introduction forum that it sounds like a "tonic clonic" or grand mal. I am new to all this and was interested in finding out what the difference is between all the types.
Grand Mal now Tonic Clonic | Coping With Epilepsy Forums
2013年10月8日 · Welcome to the Coping With Epilepsy forums - a peer support community for folks dealing (directly or indirectly) with seizure disorders. You can visit the forum page to see the list of forum nodes (categories/rooms) for topics. Please have a look around and if you like what you see, please consider registering an account and joining the ...
How Many Seizures Does A Person Have A Month?
2012年4月16日 · Yup, grand mal and tonic clonic are the same thing. T-C is just the newer term. As to how many seizures does the "average person" have per month -- there is no average person! There are sooooo many individual factors that can play a …
Recovery after seizure, help! | Coping With Epilepsy Forums
2016年10月18日 · There have been times after a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure when I've been fine within an hour or two, and others where it's taken me several days to shake the confusion. Make sure that you are doing your best to hydrate and eat properly after a seizure -- that can help with the recovery process. Cheers! Nak