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So I had a seizure

MyrmidonMyrmidon
edited 2011-05-12 18:40:46 in Meatspace
Or a spell as the doctor called it.

Anyway, apparently I was eating lunch when I started jerking and got a nosebleed. 20 minutes later, I was being loaded into a ambulance(which is the first thing I remember after 20 minutes or so. The doctors said I was low on potassium, but couldn't find anything else wrong with me. I feel mildly nauseous, my muscles are sore, and I'm more than a little frightened of it happening again before I can get to my scheduled neurologist appointment. I am allowed to stay home, and the doctors say the probability of me having another one is rare. I don't live alone, so I do have someone looking out for me.

Oh, and these weird red spots have appeared on my face.
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  • AnonusAnonus
    What could have caused it?
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    I honestly have no idea, other than the low potassium.
  • GelzoGelzo
    Pony Sleuth
    My sympathies. I can imagine how that would be unnerving.

    But it's nice to know that you seem to otherwise be healthy, right?
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    Yeah, I am still worried about having another one, or having to get brain surgery or something.
  • snowbullsnowbull
    Cue-bey
    I really hope things turn out okay, Myr.
  • BobBob
    My god. So, you're okay now, right?
  • IanExMachinaIanExMachina
    I am Dr. Ned who is totally not Dr. Zed in disguise.
    Well hopefully your doctors are right and it's a one off.
  • KhwarizmiKhwarizmi
    Because you never know what you might see.
    Yes, here's hoping it was a one off.  It's good to know that a repeat is unlikely, but I can understand that being scary all the same.
  • GLORIOUSLeaderGLORIOUSLeader
    When in Turkey, ROCK THE FUCK OUT
    Sincerely my wishes for betterness, Myrm. 
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    A lot of people called to ask if I was okay, and my dad offered to come back from his vacation in Aruba early, which is kind of flattering.
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    So does anyone know if low potassium can cause things like this?
  • VorpyVorpy
    ☭Unstoppable Sex Goddess☭
    That kind of sucks, and is worrisome...what if I might have a seizure? That could be bad. And also make sure to eat...potassium.
  • TuefelHundenIVTuefelHundenIV
    Patrol Time
    Yes myrm it can.  Your body uses potassium to fuel a lot of your nervous systems reactions.   You would need to be seriously defecient of potassium for this to affect you.  Eat banna's for a few days.
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    Thanks Tuefel.
  • ElbeemElbeem
    Best wishes, Myrm.
  • StormtroperStormtroper
    Good luck, Myr.
  • ChagenChagen
    [tɕagɛn]
    I was expecting this to be caused by reading too many Tongpu posts...

    Sorry that happened, Myr. Hope you got better. I'm paranoid about these kinds of things and I hope you don't get worse.
  • glennmagusharveyglennmagusharvey
    Creature - Florida Dragon Turtle Human
    Good to hear that you're awake and conscious, and hopefully the doctors are right that this is a one-time thing.

    It would obviously not hurt to check what you're eating, to make sure you're getting enough of various nutrients, potassium and otherwise.

    Also, sodium tends to displace potassium so you might want to avoid very salty or strongly-flavored foods.
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    I'm feeling much better today, although I am still sore in multiple muscles I didn't know I had.

    I have been eating more bananas, as much as I hate them.
  • glennmagusharveyglennmagusharvey
    Creature - Florida Dragon Turtle Human
    How can you hate bananans?
  • inkblotinkblot
    edited 2011-05-13 16:01:29
    000
    Then don't. Bananas aren't the only source of potassium.

    And, um, what everyone else said.
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    I'm just eating them until I get potatoes and kiwis and nectarines and shit like that.
  • TuefelHundenIVTuefelHundenIV
    Patrol Time
    Also keep an eye onyourself and don't go over board and all that jazz.  Drink water, eat a balanced diet if possible.

    Also supplements like multi-vitamins may help you out as well.
  • nohaynicklibrenohaynicklibre
    Kichigai birthday!!
    This is creepy, because a girl in my class also had a seizure today. Anyway,I hope it's nothing too serious
  • MyrmidonMyrmidon
    Apparently people came up to my brother at work today to ask if I was okay. And some of them were crying.
  • HatterHatter
    Glaives are better.
    YOU BASTARD

    YOU USED "NAUSEOUS" WRONG!
  • snowbullsnowbull
    Cue-bey
    From now on, if Myr ever mysteriously stops posting, I'm going to assume the worst, even if I don't want to...
  • HatterHatter
    Glaives are better.
    It's alright, snowbull. I don't usually kill people for improper word choice.

    Usually.
  • CommandoDudeCommandoDude
    CRIMINAL SCUM!
    Did you get visions from the gods?
  • HatterHatter
    Glaives are better.
    I wonder what those epileptic prophecies sounded like.

    "I SEE... SIX DONKEYS FELLATING EACH OTHER WHILE ELECTRIC STATIC AND SHRIEKING EELS SQUEAL IN MY EAR. ALSO MY GYM TEACHER WAS THERE, WHICH IS WEIRD. GO FORTH, CHILDREN OF ZEUS! THE SIX GAY DONKEY LIZARDS COMMAND IT! ASHGHAHGHAHG"
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