What causes seizures during sleep?
Patient: Dear Dr., I had two seizure during sleep in 2012 and I lost my passenger service licence. Neurologist said that it is due to sleep deprivation as I was driving cab at nights and sleep only 3 or 4 hours during day time. He done my EEG and CT and found nothing. Dr. prescribed me epilim 200 ec two times in a day. I am worried about what is this? Is it epilepsy or something else? Should I take this medication as this is anti-psychotic and has huge side effects. Can I get back my passenger service licence? Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms, investigation reports and current medications.Most probably, you are suffering from epilepsy. In many cases of epilepsy, CT scan of brain and EEG may come out as normal. It may be worthwhile doing an MRI brain- epilepsy protocol to find out more details.Epilim is also an anti-epileptic drug and is reasonably safe. You should continue it as per your doctor's advice. Regarding the license, you need to check the local laws.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in