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How Long Does It Take To Get Brain Damage During A Seizure? I Have Cluster Seizures And Often Stop Breathing.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have epilepsy and have problems with walking after having so many seizures so there is already damage. (Crutches/walker) but I don't know the specific time and was curious.

April 6, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

That’s possible @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member . But after Rereading the question . She was specifying about Seizures and cluster seizures.. the time it takes to damage the brain more.

5 minutes plus is when it gets dangerous causing more damage to the brain . The brain starts losing oxygen when reach the 5minute mark. That can also cause more damage too.

If your Cluster seizures or any big a seizure should be ok if it below the 5 minute mark too. You brain is getting a chance to recover in between the multiple seizures.

April 7, 2024 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

That's was very helpful! Thank you

April 11, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I think the question is more about how long it takes for damage to happen after a TC or how long it can take for damage to form over time before you are diagnosed with epilepsy. These are almost impossible to answer.

April 6, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

We already have a form of brain damage, when living with Epilepsy

April 6, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You would have to ask your Neurologist that question.

April 6, 2024

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