<p>hi guys i need your help on something. we just moved in to my school for summer quarter and i found out my new roommate is epileptic. i found out 'cuz he had his fb opened and i was gonna use his computer to check my fb and i saw a message from who i think is his mom abt his meds (Yee i know i shouldn't have looked at his message) so I'm kinda freaking out 'cuz I don't know how to deal with his issue and i've never been in this type of situation before. I know it sounds insensitive but i kinda wanna switch roommates 'just because i feel too uncomfortable with the possibility of him seizing in our room, i know its not his fault but it just makes me uncomfortable. should i switch roommates or have you ever been in this type of situation before?? thanks for the help you guys.</p>
<p>Really?</p>
<p>Most likely the school already knows. They would not have put you with him otherwise I shouldn’t think.</p>
<p>I’ve been in similar situations before. As long as his meds are doing their job, there is no reason to worry about it.</p>
<p>I’ve known two people who have seizures and I’ve never seen either of them have a seizure before if that makes you feel better. It really depends on the severity, if it’s under control with his medication then it will probably be fine and you never would have known. One girl I knew had to have people walk her to the restroom if she went during class in case she had a seizure and the entire class was told that if you were near her and she had a seizure then they should turn her on her side. So I think if it were really severe and he thought he would have a seizure, then he would have told you about it himself in case you needed to do something</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s any of your business and I think it’s pretty rude of you to go snooping through someone’s medical conversation. Anyone you live with could have a medical issue at any time, not just someone with a condition you’re aware of.</p>
<p>My cousin is epileptic. And honestly. It isn’t that big of a deal.</p>
<p>As long as he’s on his meds, then he shouldn’t have any problems. And even if he does have a problem, the proper way to deal with it would be to call 911- just like any other emergency.</p>
<p>I understand that it seems scary, but it’s like living with a normal roommate. A normal roommate could end up having a medical emergency too at any point and the scenario would be the same. You call 911.</p>
<p>And besides, it sounds like you’ll only be living with this kid at max like a month or two. Just suck it up and deal.</p>
<p>Bigger question: why were you on his computer? Did he know?</p>
<p>If he hasn’t said anything to you, it’s likely under control.</p>
<p>Did he know you were on his computer? That’s a big invasion of privacy, there.</p>
<p>He probably already let the Disabilities Office at your school know about his condition and if it was so severe that you’d freak out about it, he would’ve gotten a single or something. He has seizures, he’s not a leper. If his condition was that severe that medication couldn’t control it, he’s probably tell you. If it’s under control, why worry over it?</p>
<p>And people wonder why I treat my computer like Fort Knox…</p>
<p>He told me I could use his computer to check it 'cuz mine broke last month, I guess he forgot to log out. If its under control thats good it just makes feel uncomfortable and also to the person who said he’d get a single if it was bad wouldn’t that be bad for him incase he had one alone in his room.
OK I know I look bad here but woldn’t you be uncomfortable?</p>
<p>No, I wouldn’t. My roommate has medical problems and I’ve had to call an ambulance more than once. You deal.</p>
<p>No, why should i?</p>
<p>I’ve had to call ambulances and the like before, its not that big of a deal.</p>
<p>No, I wouldn’t. </p>
<p>there are going to be times where he would be alone on campus. That doesn’t mean he’s going to have seizure and die or something. </p>
<p>If you’re that uncomfortable, request a room change.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t bother switching roommates.</p>
<p>It’s most likely under control by his medication.
You could try talking to him about it, but, as an epileptic person, I know how it can feel weird talking about it with someone else.
He would have discussed it with you if it were severe. </p>
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<p>While I don’t know much specifically about epilepsy or its management, I understand that it is managed similarly to any other chronic condition such as diabetes - taking the proper medications X number of times per day, checking in with a doctor regularly, having some sort of identification protocol in case of emergency, etc. If there is an emergency, you would call 911 just as if anyone else collapsed. The protocol for his condition is in place - don’t lose any sleep over it.</p>
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No. The only thing that freaks me out with epilepsy is when someone has it and is behind the wheel of a car. I refuse to ride with my cousin because he’s had numerous wrecks for this particular reason.
But living in the same apartment or room as someone? That’s completely different and it’s not in the least bit dangerous for you.
Honestly. It would never occur to me to freak out over living with someone with epilepsy.</p>
<p>I hope nobody ever OD’s or suffers from alcohol poisoning (or any other medical emergency, for that matter…) in your vicinity. Sounds like you wouldn’t be able to handle it</p>
<p>Between the meds and being somewhere where medical attention will arrive quickly, what are you possibly worrying about? WORRIED that someone has a condition that’s being controlled by meds? It’s not freakin’ CONTAGIOUS, live your own life dude. </p>
<p>You know you have to explain WHY you want a roommate change, right? And when you do, you’re going to look like a huge jerk. </p>
<p>Anyone around you could have a medical emergency or sudden injury at any time. Start feeling uncomfortable around everyone.</p>
<p>For most people epilepsy is easily controlled by medication. My sister is epileptic but hasn’t had a seizure in years since she had brain surgery. ‘Epileptic’ is just a label than can vary widely. Anyone who has had more than two seizures in their life is considered epileptic. Seizures themselves can vary from absence seizures, where the person just kind of blanks out for a moment, to grand mal seizures where there’s loss of muscle control and their muscles seize (theses are the types that you see on tv shows). </p>
<p>If he hasn’t mentioned it to you, it’s probably not a big issue. However, if he does have a seizure and you are with him- you need to try to time the seizure, and keep him from hurting himself or you. Call 911. If he loses muscle control you can expect him to fall asleep right after.</p>
<p>Epilepsy is fairly common. You don’t need to change rooms over this. That’s a dick move.</p>
<p>I usually stay on the parents threads, but since my roommate has had a seizure condition for about 20 years, I thought you might want to know what I have to say. Ha. As others have said, seizures are usually easily controlled by medication. TV makes them seem very scary and kind of freaky to watch, which, of course, the grand mal seizures are.</p>
<p>If I were in your situation, I would be frank with your roommate and ask what you might watch for. Some people continue to have seizures regularly and others have one and never another. Symptoms vary widely, but chances are that this young person’s are well managed. Good luck. Oh, and my husband lives a very normal life.</p>
<p>Thanks for the post MD mom. Thats good to know they’re easily controlled. When he was sleeping he was kinda jerking/twitching and i thought he just moved alot in his sleep like some people it was driving me crazy but that was before I knew he was epileptic I wonder if that was a seizure, i want to ask him but don’t want to make him feel bad about it or embarrass him.</p>