My father has been diagnosed with sleep epilepsy

Posted 9 years ago, 2 users are following.

rosemary14685

My elderly father 88 of age had fallen asleep and wasnt able to be awakened for 10 minutes. He was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance and had been diagnosed with sleep epilepsy wwhich we knew nothing of. As my parents live in Italy and I never have heard of this. He is constantly wanting to sleep. They also diagnosed him with kidney infection at thae same time and he also has a form of Alzeihmers. To care for my father properly we need to fly him to Australia so he can be cared for with family and have medical attention as he is an Australian citizen. Is it a danger to fly this distance with this conditions. As the doctors we are talking to are not being very helpful on this matter. Can anyone help please.

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Winnie143 rosemary14685

Posted 9 years ago

I personally have not heard of it, but perhaps one of the others might be able to help.
I wish your Dad all the best and please take care also xx
Good Luck
Win
rosemary14685

Posted 9 years ago

Thankyou so much for replying and for your wishes.x
sarahboo86 rosemary14685

Posted 8 years ago

I haven't been diagnosed as Sleep Epilepsy but I only have nocturnal seizures. Since I was age 4.
Take care - Sarah

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