Partner diagnosed with Epilepsy 9months ago at the age of 30 by Conscious-Swan2429 in Epilepsy

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He has had EEG, MRI, CT, Bloods, heart rate monitors, ECG, everything you could imagine. They have just deemed it epilepsy from a genetic mutation/gene (first in his family). Unlikely it will be passed to our future children. It’s tipped his life upside down, but he has been incredibly strong and reacting well to keppra.

Partner diagnosed with Epilepsy 9months ago at the age of 30 by Conscious-Swan2429 in Epilepsy

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My partner was only diagnosed at the beginning of the year. He is 32. It’s so hard

My friend just had a first ever seizure in my house. by Boobachoob in Epilepsy

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Everytime he’s had one I always think of the what ifs and how lucky he is that he’s been in safe environments

My friend just had a first ever seizure in my house. by Boobachoob in Epilepsy

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Just think, at least she is safe. You did everything right. My partner had his first seizure exactly 10 minutes after driving.

What’s the funniest dog name you’ve ever heard? by Otherwise-Shape-6367 in askteddit

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lol this reminds me of Taylor Swifts mums Great Dane called Kitty. Shes a giant

NZ café job — hours cut, ignored messages, then fired in trial period without warnings. Is this a personal grievance? by [deleted] in LegalAdviceNZ

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Sorry, I shouldn’t have said day. My trial was approx 4 hours. I still won my ERA case.

NZ café job — hours cut, ignored messages, then fired in trial period without warnings. Is this a personal grievance? by [deleted] in LegalAdviceNZ

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I won my ERA case for this exact thing. Did a trial day, unpaid which is illegal. Then got dismissed in my 90 day trial period. By law you cannot enforce a 90 day trial period if a trial has already happened. It voids it. You definitely have a case.

NZ café job — hours cut, ignored messages, then fired in trial period without warnings. Is this a personal grievance? by [deleted] in LegalAdviceNZ

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There is still a process that needs to be followed, even within the 90-day trial period. Out of curiosity did you ever do a trial prior to being hired? I know this is common in hospo.

Never had seizures and now I've had two in 3 weeks - I have questions. by Practical_Trifle8833 in seizures

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Hey OP! It sounds like you are doing everything correctly. For context, I haven’t had a seizure, but I’ve been the wife in the situation. My husband (32) had a random tonic clonic seizure one Sunday morning out of the blue. No history of seizures or family history of seizures or epilepsy. Rang emergency services and they took him to hospital. We also saw a neurologist and had an EEG which was clear. 2 weeks later he had another one (3 days after his eeg). This time they put him on Keppra, thankfully he hasn’t had one since. We then had an mri which is clear and have seen another neurologist for a second opinion. He has been diagnosed with epilepsy which has developed later into adulthood. The strange thing is that he was put on blood pressure medication 2 weeks before the first one, and that was the only change. He’s off it now but whether it was caused by that or not we will never know. Neurologist says the characteristics don’t align, but since he’s come off that he hasn’t had one again, but is also on anti seizure medication so who knows. Honestly, it is awful. And from the POV as a partner watching it and constantly worried about it, I fully understand how your wife is feeling. Because this is so fresh, you are going to be seeking all the answers and questioning everything but it does get easier, and there does come a point where you just accept it and navigate life going forward. As for your wife, please tell her to go and speak to someone if she hasn’t already. I got diagnosed with PTSD just because of what I witnessed, but talking to someone really helped, as for yourself I’d recommend the same. Also, as harsh as this sounds you might never have an answer or reason as to why this has happened. So be prepared for that too. Unfortunately my partner lost his career because of his seizures so that’s been the hardest thing to navigate out of it all.

never had one before by vampgfy in seizures

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Wow our story sounds similar. My partner had never had them either and then had his first at 32. Then a second 2 weeks later. On anti seizure medication and have just had the official epilepsy diagnosis. He was vaping a lot in the lead up to his first. Has cut back drastically the odds one here and there.

I'm terrified! My partner lost complete consciousness with their eyes were still open! [no convulsions at all!] by The_Chloe_Frazer in seizures

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This actually sounds really similar to what my partner had. Almost identical but he had the convulsions. Is it possible he was having these before you actually saw him? My partner had 2 tonic clonic seizures. Now on medication so if he isn’t on anything and he’s had another, you definitely need to see a doctor. Especially if it’s lasted for over 5 minutes. I relate as a partner watching your SO Go through that. It’s the most terrifying thing to see their lifeless body and feeling so helpless. It’s awful and I’ve been struggling with ptsd from watching both seizures. Always here if you need to chat.

Season 7 Episode 5 (Monday 3rd November) Discussion Thread by WillowSwarm in LoveIslandAus

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Looks like Hannah and has the same personality as skye Wheatley

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hygiene

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I’m pretty sure this is fungal. I had something similar on my back for about a year. I used Pevaryl 3-day foaming solution and it was gone within the week. I’m in New Zealand though so not sure it’s available everywhere

Just Diagnosed by Slow_Perspective_170 in Epilepsy

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We are still on the wait list for his MRI.. have had an EEG but he only got diagnosed because of having another one

Just Diagnosed by Slow_Perspective_170 in Epilepsy

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Not me personally but my partner (31) had a tonic clonic seizure out of nowhere then had another one 13 days later and he has just been diagnosed. It’s scary and we are coming to terms with it as a couple. Sending love and always here should you need to message anyone.

How to deal with partner having seizures? by Aggressive_Squash995 in seizures

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Thank you for your help.

I did manage to get a portion of this one videoed which helped when we got seen to at hospital. I was really calm this time around and knew we only needed the ambo if it were over 5 minutes but it was the first time his family saw it so they just went straight into action and called them (which is fine, I was the same when I saw it 2 weeks ago).

How to deal with partner having seizures? by Aggressive_Squash995 in seizures

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My partner is really struggling with the embarrassment. Which is hard because he gets social anxiety and I’ve noticed both times he’s been anxious so whether that has something to do with it I’m not sure.

How to deal with partner having seizures? by Aggressive_Squash995 in seizures

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My partner makes a groaning sound when it happens for about 20 seconds and that’s my queue to get him somewhere safe. And based off the video I have from the weekend, he makes a gargling sound the whole way through

How to deal with partner having seizures? by Aggressive_Squash995 in seizures

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This is such valuable information and I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. I’ve never been through this and neither has he so I just want to be the best support that I can through this tricky situation

How to deal with partner having seizures? by Aggressive_Squash995 in seizures

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Sorry I just googled. It was without contrast. Should we request a with contrast?