Difference between revisions of "Pseudoseizures"
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| + | A '''pseudoseizure''' is a form of "seizure" that medical providers have in order to avoid patients with '''pseudoseizures'''.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/06/pseudoseizure-2/ Doctor Has Pseudoseizure to Avoid Patient with Pseudoseizures (Gomerblog)]</ref> Unlike medical providers, patients really should practice their '''pseudoseizures''', at least do a better job of making them look like real seizures.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/05/psuedoseizure-hilarious/ Pseudoseizure: Please Practice Before Coming to the ED (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
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| + | Atypical seizures with a a negative EEG. | ||
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| + | First line treatment for '''pseudoseizures''' include puppies, ice cream, new toys, or [[Normale Saline|normale saline]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/06/pseudoseizure/ Study Finds Puppies, Ice Cream, New Toys Associated with Immediate Cessation of Pediatric Pseudoseizures (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
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| + | '''Am I Having a Pseudoseizure?''' | ||
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To see whether or not you're having a '''pseudoseizure''', please try and take this quiz: [http://gomerblog.com/quizzes/pseudoseizure/ Are You Having a Pseudoseizure?] | To see whether or not you're having a '''pseudoseizure''', please try and take this quiz: [http://gomerblog.com/quizzes/pseudoseizure/ Are You Having a Pseudoseizure?] | ||
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| + | '''Related Topics''' | ||
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| + | * [[Against Medical Advice]] | ||
| + | * [[Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:18, 17 July 2017
A pseudoseizure is a form of "seizure" that medical providers have in order to avoid patients with pseudoseizures.[1] Unlike medical providers, patients really should practice their pseudoseizures, at least do a better job of making them look like real seizures.[2]
Diagnosis
Atypical seizures with a a negative EEG.
Treatment
First line treatment for pseudoseizures include puppies, ice cream, new toys, or normale saline.[3]
Am I Having a Pseudoseizure?
To see whether or not you're having a pseudoseizure, please try and take this quiz: Are You Having a Pseudoseizure?
Related Topics
References
- ↑ Doctor Has Pseudoseizure to Avoid Patient with Pseudoseizures (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Pseudoseizure: Please Practice Before Coming to the ED (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Study Finds Puppies, Ice Cream, New Toys Associated with Immediate Cessation of Pediatric Pseudoseizures (Gomerblog)
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