Advice: DH had a "seizure"?

[dolphinRN]

DH came up to me last night after the children had gone to bed and decided then to tell me about something that happened to him earlier in the day. It scared him enough to make an appointment to see a doctor, but I wanted to see if anyone had heard of something like this and has any information.

The only way he could describe it in lay terms was a seizure. But that's not what really sounds like what happened. He was sitting at his desk, sat up straighter to stretch his back, and he felt like this electrical impulse hit him right in the middle of the back. He lost all muscle control, arms and legs moved on own and when it was done, his head was on his desk. No loss of consciousness or other body functions, in fact he got up and was able to walk down the hall without a problem. He wound up with a pretty bad headache afterward.

This is the first time this has ever happened to him. Awhile back, he was having dizzy spells, but at that time he also had a severe sinus infection.

Has anyone heard of or seen this happen? Is there any place I can find out information? I'd like to know a little something about it before the appointment just to know what type of procedures are appropriate. Yes, we have insurance, but with twin infants and 2 teenagers, money can get tight.

Thanks.

[dolphinRN]

DH came up to me last night after the children had gone to bed and decided then to tell me about something that happened to him earlier in the day. It scared him enough to make an appointment to see a doctor, but I wanted to see if anyone had heard of something like this and has any information.

The only way he could describe it in lay terms was a seizure. But that's not what really sounds like what happened. He was sitting at his desk, sat up straighter to stretch his back, and he felt like this electrical impulse hit him right in the middle of the back. He lost all muscle control, arms and legs moved on own and when it was done, his head was on his desk. No loss of consciousness or other body functions, in fact he got up and was able to walk down the hall without a problem. He wound up with a pretty bad headache afterward.

This is the first time this has ever happened to him. Awhile back, he was having dizzy spells, but at that time he also had a severe sinus infection.

Has anyone heard of or seen this happen? Is there any place I can find out information? I'd like to know a little something about it before the appointment just to know what type of procedures are appropriate. Yes, we have insurance, but with twin infants and 2 teenagers, money can get tight.

Thanks.

[nutella, MSN, RN]

Hello,

I am not a seizure specialist but it could have been a seizure. There are many different kinds of seizures, some people don`t get unconscious. Of course it could be something else like a intervertebral disk problem or a stroke-like situation--he has to be seen by a doctor .

[nutella, MSN, RN]

Hello,

I am not a seizure specialist but it could have been a seizure. There are many different kinds of seizures, some people don`t get unconscious. Of course it could be something else like a intervertebral disk problem or a stroke-like situation--he has to be seen by a doctor .

[Elenaster]

Dolphin,

It very well could have been a seizure, but on the differential it could be something going on with his back given what you described. Given the rapid onset and "shooting" sensation throughout his extremeties, it could be something compressing his spinal nerves.

Either way, his problem could be caused by injury or an abnormal growth. As far as testing goes, he probably will get an MRI, possibly head CT. He does need to go see an MD soon.

Good luck.

[Elenaster]

Dolphin,

It very well could have been a seizure, but on the differential it could be something going on with his back given what you described. Given the rapid onset and "shooting" sensation throughout his extremeties, it could be something compressing his spinal nerves.

Either way, his problem could be caused by injury or an abnormal growth. As far as testing goes, he probably will get an MRI, possibly head CT. He does need to go see an MD soon.

Good luck.

[dolphinRN]

Thank you both for your replies. He has had a lot of stress going on right now as well and I thought it might be from where things are so tight around the nerves.

He was able to get an appointment to see a doctor tomorrow. I will just make sure to press that they get the studies done sooner than later.

I know this has him frightened of what it could be because most things he'll just shrug off and fight me when I suggest he see a doctor. I didn't even need to twist his arm this time.:uhoh21:

[dolphinRN]

Thank you both for your replies. He has had a lot of stress going on right now as well and I thought it might be from where things are so tight around the nerves.

He was able to get an appointment to see a doctor tomorrow. I will just make sure to press that they get the studies done sooner than later.

I know this has him frightened of what it could be because most things he'll just shrug off and fight me when I suggest he see a doctor. I didn't even need to twist his arm this time.:uhoh21: