First seizure - what do I do?
Hey everyone, I’m reaching out for advice and insight. I’m a 31-year-old, otherwise healthy male with no prior health issues or family history of seizures. Last week, I had my first seizure out of nowhere, during a low-key gym workout, just a day after getting Botox and fillers. The week before, I had been drinking heavily, but I had stopped for about 3 days. I also took a Mexican Ritalin that day because I misplaced my Vyvanse. I’m working at an extremely stressful and miserable job and struggle to get quality sleep (sometimes 2-3 hours a night). Leading up to the seizure I had probably only slept 6-10 hours over 3 days.
After the seizure, I went to the ER and was prescribed Levetiracetam 500mg 2x a day, but I’m only taking them just at night for. since the seizure, I’ve been constantly dizzy, almost like vertigo? My doctor did clear me to work out and run like before, but I can barely complete half a workout or a slow jog without feeling off-balance, dizzy, and panicked I might have another seizure. The other day, even just walking to run errands, I had to sit down because I was so anxious. I typically run 5-6 miles 4x a week and lift 5-6x a week.
What I’m really struggling with is this constant fear and dizziness, and I’ve even started withdrawing socially because of it. It’s been difficult to understand what is a true warning sign and what is anxiety/a trauma response from the episode.
I have an MRI and EEG scheduled in 3 weeks.
What do people suggest I do to get my life back on track and resume a normal routine? I’d really appreciate any advice on how to stay balanced and get back to normal life. I’m very much struggling and feel so alone. Thanks so much.