Tonic Clonic seizure (Grand Mal) - Graphic

This is a seizure that began like a tonic clonic, then he stopped jerking and just remained stiff in the seizure (Tonic) and then returned to the jerking rhythm (Tonic Clonic)

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Education

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• epilepsy seizures
• tonic clonic
• grand mal
• fitting
• absence
• atypical
• petit mal
• shaking
• Dravet
• SMEI
• Tonic

[3brandy2483]

first, you should put him on the floor and on his side and make sure he doesn't hurt his head

[tjsstj]

@3brandy2483 Actually you should only move a person if they are in danger of hurting themselves. The first step is to roll them into the recovery position with their head tilted slightly back and then remove any objects from around them that could pose a danger. I have been dealing with Sean's seizures since he was one, so for over five years now.

[eils18]

I suffer from tonic clonic episodes of epilepsy, and i find it so hard watching these videos as it reminds me of being a child and waking up terrified afterwards with awful pain and nausea. it really is one of the most awful experiences. i sympathise with him fully.

i am so sorry for you and your little one. in my experience, having a parent by your side when you wake up after definitely is the best thing ever & hearing you've helped him for 5 years is great. best wishes to you both, take care x

[ferociousgumby]

What is that godawful sound in the background? This is disturbing enough without all that.

[mikeysmom87]

@xtcpopculture being overly tired can increase risk of seizure. But I've never seen someone seize because the got woken up. Never hold someone down who is having a seizure! Remove their glasses, loosen tight clothing, move away anything they might hit, try to get a jacket or pillow under their head. And always time the seizure. 911 should be called if it gets to 3 min, is the first seizure, breathing stops or they turn blue

[Eaglemerica]

HAHAHAHAHAHA OK. Music time

[emibeth1313]

This is heart breaking. But thank you for sharing. You'll be in my prayers.

[TheBrookielovesyou]

Omg this is horrible. PLS MAKE IT STOP! >_<

[thenewlawnmower]

To see this little fella go through this is heart breaking. I was 21 when I got diagnosed. Its taken me more than 10 years to finally come to terms with it.

[ressabessa]

awwwwwwww

[SemperFidelis63]

i hope the little guy is ok