Phil C
01-06-2007, 12:27 PM
This was a complete shock because of his age and no history before. It was similar to what my son has had. I am writing this to urge everyone to be aware. A person can have a seizure no matter what his/her age is and for those around the need to know what to do is very important.
This happened at the high school and it seems none of the other students around knew what to do (or at least that is my impression). When it hit him he hit the trophy window case and hit the hard marble floor and hit his head and chipped a couple of teeth. When something like that happens the first thing those around him need to do is to be sure he doesn't jerk around hitting objects and hurting himself. (I will speak in the masculine mode for convenience). Put something soft under his head to prevent head injurites. Just keep him comfortable and keep him from injuring himself. Have someone call medical help. Usually these type of seizures don't last more than a few minutes even though it probably seems like an eternity and you feel helpless espcially if it is your first time.
After proper medical staff comes you let them take over and get out of the way. You have done your job. Don't be so emotionally imvolved that you harasss them from doing their job.
They will let you know if they need help.
Seizures can happen probably anytime but my experiences has always been early in the morning and probably has come on because of a lack of rest. Remember these are my experiences only and not to be taken as conclusive. Medical doctors are the ones that know how to handle this. When my son had his seizures we were told that he should only take showers and not baths because of the risk. He should get pleanty of rest and sleep. He should not be put in dangerous situations such as at a high place, swimming alone or driving to name a few. In Texas you are not allowed to drive a car for at least six months after a seizure and after that it should only be if a qualified doctor gives the ok.
Hope this is not ever needed by any of you but if so maybe you can be ready. When my son had his first seizure we felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Fortunately, he collapsed on a soft floor with a rug and has never hurt himself. It is never easy but the first time is the hardest especially if it is so unexpected.
This happened at the high school and it seems none of the other students around knew what to do (or at least that is my impression). When it hit him he hit the trophy window case and hit the hard marble floor and hit his head and chipped a couple of teeth. When something like that happens the first thing those around him need to do is to be sure he doesn't jerk around hitting objects and hurting himself. (I will speak in the masculine mode for convenience). Put something soft under his head to prevent head injurites. Just keep him comfortable and keep him from injuring himself. Have someone call medical help. Usually these type of seizures don't last more than a few minutes even though it probably seems like an eternity and you feel helpless espcially if it is your first time.
After proper medical staff comes you let them take over and get out of the way. You have done your job. Don't be so emotionally imvolved that you harasss them from doing their job.
They will let you know if they need help.
Seizures can happen probably anytime but my experiences has always been early in the morning and probably has come on because of a lack of rest. Remember these are my experiences only and not to be taken as conclusive. Medical doctors are the ones that know how to handle this. When my son had his seizures we were told that he should only take showers and not baths because of the risk. He should get pleanty of rest and sleep. He should not be put in dangerous situations such as at a high place, swimming alone or driving to name a few. In Texas you are not allowed to drive a car for at least six months after a seizure and after that it should only be if a qualified doctor gives the ok.
Hope this is not ever needed by any of you but if so maybe you can be ready. When my son had his first seizure we felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Fortunately, he collapsed on a soft floor with a rug and has never hurt himself. It is never easy but the first time is the hardest especially if it is so unexpected.