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Caroljj90
Dec 8, 2008, 06:23 PM
Ok so last night I was sitting at my computer watching a movie when suddenly I felt kind of num and dazed my eyes rolled and I felt a weird trembling or shaking feeling in my teeth and head... was it a seizure or something else?:confused:

southerngalps
Dec 8, 2008, 06:30 PM
Possibly. See a doctor ASAP.

If it was, you can start having them and have them while you are driving and hurt you or someone else.

Your doctor can see if it was in fact one.

Caroljj90
Dec 8, 2008, 06:53 PM
I'll see if I can get in tomorrow

letmetellu
Dec 8, 2008, 07:46 PM
You should have gone straight to the emergency room. It is very possible that you were ahaving a "Transient ischemic attack" and if you were it is very important that a Dr. test you and if that is what you had he will know how to treat you so that you will possibily not have a stroke in the future.

Let me know if this helps you.

KBC
Dec 8, 2008, 08:13 PM
Diabetics also have similar symptoms,Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia.

I had an episode last winter(Jan. I think)Did a lot of testing found out I had diabetes and haven't had any repeat episodes since.:)

You really should go to your doctor,if possible get a ride,driving and taking the chance of relapse kills more people than you think.

KBC

letmetellu
Dec 8, 2008, 08:14 PM
Here is more info on a (TIA);

Definition
Rushing through the grocery store, you suddenly lose some of the feeling in your right arm and leg. You grab some shelves to steady yourself. You try to talk to a fellow shopper, but your words sound garbled and listeners seem confused by your speech. Then, after a few minutes, your signs and symptoms disappear and you go on with your shopping.

You may have experienced a temporary or intermittent neurological event called a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Ignoring this episode could have serious consequences for your health.

Even though a transient ischemic attack doesn't last very long and leaves no permanent effects, it's far from an insignificant event. About one in three people who have a transient ischemic attack eventually have a stroke, with about half occurring during the year after the transient ischemic attack.

A transient ischemic attack can serve as both a warning and an opportunity — a warning of an impending stroke and an opportunity to take steps to prevent it.

Caroljj90
Dec 9, 2008, 01:23 PM
I went to the doctor to day and got some blood work done

Caroljj90
Dec 9, 2008, 01:25 PM
But does age effect TIA cause I'm only 18

letmetellu
Dec 9, 2008, 08:12 PM
I would wait to see what the Dr. says about the possibility that you had a TIA.

Caroljj90
Dec 9, 2008, 10:34 PM
But I never said anything to her about TIA

Caroljj90
Dec 9, 2008, 10:35 PM
Well I guess if they don't find anything else she might talk about it