Fits- Seizures
My late wife had a number of fits or seizures in her final three years. As I alone was caring for her at home I initially found them frightening. The first time she had a seizure was when I awoke her to prepare her for the daily stroll. Her body went into a spasm, her eyes stared in fright as she bled from having bitten her tongue. I had her rushed to hospital for treatment where I was refused entry to the treatment room. After treatment I insisted on her being returned home. Her clothing was returned to me in a plastic bag, they had cut them from her.
Some months later she had another seizure and again she was rushed to hospital, only that time I refused to be separated from her. Fortunately the young lady doctor welcomed my presence when I explained I was her only carer. Four hours later she was safely back home. More seizures followed and I administered the prescribed medication: Diazepam Rectitude once she calmed down.
Though an appointment was merely a suggestion I deemed it important to uncover the underlying causes. An EEG test was arranged and I gave written consent to a video recording of the brain's malfunction to be made. In my presence Electrodes were connected to her head and hands. During the hour long test she drifted off to sleep.
A week later I received the results of the Consultant's analysis: "Her EEG initially contains predominantly theta activity, but as she becomes drowsy large amounts of delta activity appear. When she is alert, the data inhibits and is replaced by faster frequencies. There are some left-sided sharp waves seen predominantly from the posterior central, but sometimes from the temporal regions. The slow dominant frequency is reflecting abnormal cortical function, compatible with her known Alzheimer's disease, but there appears to e some probable epileptiform transients coming from the left hemisphere, so this area is potentially epileptogenic, conclusion: probably Epilepsy."
As a result of the conclusions the referral to a stroke clinic was arranged. That's another story. The good news the fits-seizures stopped and there were no recurrence in her final year to 18 months.
Sorry for such a long post. Thought it may be of help.
The Consultant's analysis