Future reference: get an itemized bill so it shows where every penny goes. I had a surgery and they charged me an insane amount. I asked for one and the cost decreased by $2000.
I liked this video, not because I liked what happened to you, but because I like that you shared this. My husband has had some random medical issues, but every time he gets testing done, everything usually comes back normal, which seems good, but is actually more frustrating because we have no answers. We also eat pretty healthy, we don't smoke, and rarely drink.
If the 12k cost wasn’t enough to shock other people who don’t deal with USA healthcare then maybe the fact that I heard that number and thought “oh that’s it?” Will put it into perspective. I almost went into a diabetic coma before I was diagnosed and spent almost a week in icu…that bill was not kind
I've had epilepsy all my life since I was born 2 months premature. I had a seizure a few days after. I wasn’t officially diagnosed until 2002 when the eye doctor noticed my optic nerve looked blocked. He ordered an MRI scan the next week. The scan showed a small spot on my left temporal lobe that had no active brain cells. The grey matter is still there. I was then diagnosed with micro-seizures type epilepsy. They are caused by flashy lights on a red/white or black/white combo that causes a reactive headache from hell, hyper feeling, anxiety and the smell of gasoline from the brain misfiring. Then I take an Advil, turn out the lights and sleep off the pain. I've had 4 seizures. The last was in fall 2013. I may never have another seizure because the further away they are the less chance. The closer, more active, the higher chances for a stroke. I instinctively shield my eyes the second I notice the flashies. My boyfriend will let me know if there's a flash sequence in a movie or show, so I hide with my hands or a blindfold or blanket. Keep track of how you feel and log it for your doctors. I hope you find the cause. You can live with this with managing it. Take care.
The fun surprise with ER visits in the U.S. is that you don't just get one bill. You get one from the ER/hospital which you assume is the whole thing, but then you get another from the attending doctor and a totally separate one from any other doctors - radiologists, neurologists etc. And it could be weeks after you receive the hospital bill, so it is definitely unexpected if you have never been to an ER before.
Glad you checked out ok. If it makes you feel any better, my mom had a similar experience about 18 years ago and she had all the tests and follow ups over a year or so but she has never had another one since. So don't forget to tell yourself the other narrative - 'what if it never happens again'. The bill though really really sucks :😢😢😢
Shit Holly, that sounds so scary, I'm glad you're doing better. I had a real health scare in 2022, ended up having oxygen through my nose cos I had blood clots on my lungs which if it's not clear is not a fun experience
So glad you're okay and that you had your loved ones with you when it happened. Thank God the bartender knew what to do. Hope this is a one time thing. Feel better 💜
I have epilepsy so I can understand what you have gone through. My first seizure was at 17, and I also black out when it happens. I also throw up when I wake up so luckily you didn't have that. The first one, I went to the ER and they did a CAT scan and tested my blood and urine and found nothing wrong with me either. After my second seizure, which was in public at 18, it was grand mal, I was diagnosed with epilepsy and given medication. I then had an EEG which confirmed that I had epilepsy. Unfortunately at that time, I had my driver's license suspended until I had been on my medication and seizure free for 4 months. I had to retake my driver's exam too which sucked. As long as I take my medication regularly I don't get seizures anymore. I'm 34 now. The only concern now is because I am pregnant and apparently during pregnancy it increases the risk of having a seizure so I had to increase my dose and monitor my levels. But yeah it's weird because no one else had epilepsy in my family.
My cousin’s daughter had one when she was about 8 years old. She’s never had another one and she’s now 25. It is indeed far too common to have just one and never have another. I try not to think about medical bills. 😂 Our health system is horrific. Not the doctors themselves, but just the way that it’s set up. Huge kudos to the bartender, and to Darren for reassuring you that he’ll support you however you need. My guy and I have been dealing with something similar for a few years due to my random amount of new health issues. It makes you closer. Let him help and be free talking about your fears and listening to his. That was a terrifying thing to have happen and I know you’re both going to need some time to feel safe. Also, shame on you for emptying out the venue.😂😂 Show stealer. Jokes aside, I’m super glad you’re better. ❤
Oh my gosh. That’s so scary, but I’m glad you’re okay! American healthcare is a joke. I had to get routine treatment for myself this year and with insurance, I still had to pay a decent amount out of pocket. I got a bill in the mail and was thinking, “serves me right for trying to take care of myself” lol but seriously, I’m glad you’re okay and I too hope that’s the only one you ever have! Sending you lots of love!
Glad you're ok! US medical bills suck. I have 3 autoimmune disorders and it feels like they never stop. I literally $200 a month only to have the same amount add on thee same month due to some bloodwork or a specialist visit.
Oh love that’s so scary!!! I totally feel the humour to get through it - we love that dark humour 😅😅 I’m glad you’re feeling okay, and hopefully it remains that way! ❤
This is so scary and I think you're handling it super well! It was a big brave to tell people about it and raise some awareness for people who don't know how common seizures are. I hope you never have to worry about them again and that you're taking it super easy!
Omg I don't know how I missed this video. I'm tearing up watching. I'm so glad you're okay! I don't know if you are prone to panic attacks. But I have a close friend who has panic attacks that were causing micro seizures that she was unaware of for the longest time. And then as time went on the progressed to full blown seizures. Hers were normally triggered by her anxiety. But in the beginning she was having silent seizures without showing classic signs. Not all seizures are loud. But definitely something to watch for. Sending love and good vibes your way. ❤
So glad you are OK Holly. I'm sure you and your boyfriend are still reeling from it. It will take some time to regroup. Sending all the good vibes your way!
That sounds insane! Though getting this far without ever having been rushed to the hospital is pretty good. I've never had a seizure, but I have been rushed to the hospital a few times. What's Darren's band, and what was the band you posted a clip of? As a musician, I always want to check out other bands whether they're near me or not.
I'm so glad you're okay. In 2010 I had a grandmal seizure, while I was getting in the shower. I woke up completely naked, a towel thrown over me. My mom said " Don't scream baby." I didn't remember screaming before but okay... lol. Hospitals never could find the trigger. After years of being on anti seizure meds I weaned off of them. And was told to monitor my blood pressure and stress levels.
I had something similar happen back when I was around 12-13? It was a one time thing thankfully but it caused a lot of craziness at the time. I had to go through a lot of seizure related precautions for about 6 months but otherwise nothing changed. I hope it’s a one time thing for you and I’m sorry you had to experience it! 🖤🖤
I am 1 out of 26 people who have epilepsy. Being epileptic isn’t the end of the world and there are cases where people are diagnosed later in life. But for your sake I hope you’re not in my shoes for the rest of your life
I'm glad to see you fine and joking about it, and I pray you don't have another one! And that bill was really extreme! Like I can buy a new house in my country with that much money!! Also the falling in bathroom risk is real even if you are completely healthy, it has happened several times in my family (although mostly to my parents/grandparents and their siblings) so it doesn't hurt to be cautious at all ages.
I'm so glad you're ok. My daughter has seizures. When she was about 2 years old she has what is called silent seizures, we never heard of such a thing, so we thought she was just not paying attention, that she was just looking out to space. But when she was about 6 1/2, she had a full blown seizures. And since then, she's had them about every 7 years. The last time she had a full-blown seizure has been almost 3 years ago. It will be 3 years on her birthday, which is September 18th. Luckily she has insurance that pays for everything. Because she gets social security. Because she has a learning disabilities and because of her seizures. She does have epilepsy. Hopefully, it was a one and done time experience. And yes, insurance sucks in the USA.
Seizures are definitely not fun. I had a seizure in late 2019. Apart from a brief period of lying on the floor and wondering why I couldn't make myself stand up, I have no memories until two days later. I at least know the cause. (Dangerously high blood sugar.)
Hi Holly I have been having epilepsy since I was 16 and I am in my 50s it's easy for me to say but please try not to sorry I had things out on my head it's not nice anyway please keep safe and well 😍
HI Holly, It's Shelly here. Holly, That had happened to me one time when my parents and I was on the way to my grandmother's memorial. I almost passed over because of it was so hot and my mom had saved me when my head almost hit the ground when I fell. I woke up and I has noticed there's people were helping my mom to get me up. It was a scary moment. Thanks to mom that I am still alive. I miss her so much. 😥
Anybody who has a seizure for the first time: GO TO THE HOSPITAL. Seizures do not normally happen like this. Chances are, there is something wrong. Brain damaged. A stroke. A tumor. Something. Better safe than sorry. And having a random seizure when you don’t have epilepsy is very rare.
So you had a seizure and everyone was like “well, nothing is going to top that” and left? All jokes aside, I’m so sorry that happened to you. That must have been terrifying.
❤ I hope you stay seizure free and medical bills suck! I'm Canadian so we wouldn't get such a high bill and the whole concept of high bills because of a medical emergency is terrible.
Why do youtubers feel the need to make a video about them going to the hospital lol. It’s weird especially when it’s a gaming channel and not a medical related channel with a disability or illness
a perfectly healthy person with a medical emergency having a medical bill like that? insane. glad your okay
Future reference: get an itemized bill so it shows where every penny goes. I had a surgery and they charged me an insane amount. I asked for one and the cost decreased by $2000.
I liked this video, not because I liked what happened to you, but because I like that you shared this. My husband has had some random medical issues, but every time he gets testing done, everything usually comes back normal, which seems good, but is actually more frustrating because we have no answers. We also eat pretty healthy, we don't smoke, and rarely drink.
If the 12k cost wasn’t enough to shock other people who don’t deal with USA healthcare then maybe the fact that I heard that number and thought “oh that’s it?” Will put it into perspective. I almost went into a diabetic coma before I was diagnosed and spent almost a week in icu…that bill was not kind
I've had epilepsy all my life since I was born 2 months premature. I had a seizure a few days after. I wasn’t officially diagnosed until 2002 when the eye doctor noticed my optic nerve looked blocked. He ordered an MRI scan the next week. The scan showed a small spot on my left temporal lobe that had no active brain cells. The grey matter is still there. I was then diagnosed with micro-seizures type epilepsy. They are caused by flashy lights on a red/white or black/white combo that causes a reactive headache from hell, hyper feeling, anxiety and the smell of gasoline from the brain misfiring. Then I take an Advil, turn out the lights and sleep off the pain. I've had 4 seizures. The last was in fall 2013. I may never have another seizure because the further away they are the less chance. The closer, more active, the higher chances for a stroke. I instinctively shield my eyes the second I notice the flashies. My boyfriend will let me know if there's a flash sequence in a movie or show, so I hide with my hands or a blindfold or blanket. Keep track of how you feel and log it for your doctors. I hope you find the cause. You can live with this with managing it. Take care.
Wow thank you so much for this in depth comment 💕
@@HollyHeartsBooksI’m so glad you’re okay you’re so awesome I really really really like you
That sounds really frightening Holly- I'm glad you are better now. That medical bill is ridiculous- omg!.
Sending you all the good vibes.
The fun surprise with ER visits in the U.S. is that you don't just get one bill. You get one from the ER/hospital which you assume is the whole thing, but then you get another from the attending doctor and a totally separate one from any other doctors - radiologists, neurologists etc. And it could be weeks after you receive the hospital bill, so it is definitely unexpected if you have never been to an ER before.
Glad you checked out ok. If it makes you feel any better, my mom had a similar experience about 18 years ago and she had all the tests and follow ups over a year or so but she has never had another one since. So don't forget to tell yourself the other narrative - 'what if it never happens again'. The bill though really really sucks :😢😢😢
I’m so sorry, that’s a really scary experience to have.
Here is hoping for a clean bill of health going forward! Thank you for sharing.
Glad your ok.
Very scary, glad you're okay. US medical bills are insane 😅
So so glad you are okay ❤ and hopefully, it never happens again.
That is so scary, I am so sorry this happened!! Sending all the hugs & good vibes your way ❤
Glad you're okay.
I am so sorry you went through that. I can only imagine how scary that was. Hopefully you will never have another one. You are in my prayers.
Shit Holly, that sounds so scary, I'm glad you're doing better.
I had a real health scare in 2022, ended up having oxygen through my nose cos I had blood clots on my lungs which if it's not clear is not a fun experience
Oh no, that sounds scary, glad you're doing okay now! That medical bill is also very insane
What a scary thing for you and your family. That sucks. Fingers crossed you are one and done!
That must have been terrifying. So glad you’re doing okay; thank you for sharing and sending big hugs and positive vibes for the future ❤
So glad you're okay and that you had your loved ones with you when it happened. Thank God the bartender knew what to do. Hope this is a one time thing. Feel better 💜
How terrifying for you and your family glad you are doing well now and as someone from the UK the doctors bills blow my mind.
I have epilepsy so I can understand what you have gone through. My first seizure was at 17, and I also black out when it happens. I also throw up when I wake up so luckily you didn't have that. The first one, I went to the ER and they did a CAT scan and tested my blood and urine and found nothing wrong with me either. After my second seizure, which was in public at 18, it was grand mal, I was diagnosed with epilepsy and given medication. I then had an EEG which confirmed that I had epilepsy. Unfortunately at that time, I had my driver's license suspended until I had been on my medication and seizure free for 4 months. I had to retake my driver's exam too which sucked. As long as I take my medication regularly I don't get seizures anymore. I'm 34 now. The only concern now is because I am pregnant and apparently during pregnancy it increases the risk of having a seizure so I had to increase my dose and monitor my levels. But yeah it's weird because no one else had epilepsy in my family.
My cousin’s daughter had one when she was about 8 years old. She’s never had another one and she’s now 25. It is indeed far too common to have just one and never have another. I try not to think about medical bills. 😂 Our health system is horrific. Not the doctors themselves, but just the way that it’s set up. Huge kudos to the bartender, and to Darren for reassuring you that he’ll support you however you need. My guy and I have been dealing with something similar for a few years due to my random amount of new health issues. It makes you closer. Let him help and be free talking about your fears and listening to his. That was a terrifying thing to have happen and I know you’re both going to need some time to feel safe.
Also, shame on you for emptying out the venue.😂😂 Show stealer. Jokes aside, I’m super glad you’re better. ❤
Oh my gosh. That’s so scary, but I’m glad you’re okay! American healthcare is a joke. I had to get routine treatment for myself this year and with insurance, I still had to pay a decent amount out of pocket. I got a bill in the mail and was thinking, “serves me right for trying to take care of myself” lol but seriously, I’m glad you’re okay and I too hope that’s the only one you ever have! Sending you lots of love!
Glad you're ok! US medical bills suck. I have 3 autoimmune disorders and it feels like they never stop. I literally $200 a month only to have the same amount add on thee same month due to some bloodwork or a specialist visit.
Oh love that’s so scary!!! I totally feel the humour to get through it - we love that dark humour 😅😅 I’m glad you’re feeling okay, and hopefully it remains that way! ❤
That is a scary event. I hope you are part of that percent that never has a second seizure. All the best
This is so scary and I think you're handling it super well! It was a big brave to tell people about it and raise some awareness for people who don't know how common seizures are. I hope you never have to worry about them again and that you're taking it super easy!
We’re glad you’re okay 🩷
OMG Holly,
Like you said, I'm wishing you it was a single event and will never happen again. To escapism, great books and beyond!
Omg I don't know how I missed this video. I'm tearing up watching. I'm so glad you're okay! I don't know if you are prone to panic attacks. But I have a close friend who has panic attacks that were causing micro seizures that she was unaware of for the longest time. And then as time went on the progressed to full blown seizures. Hers were normally triggered by her anxiety. But in the beginning she was having silent seizures without showing classic signs. Not all seizures are loud. But definitely something to watch for. Sending love and good vibes your way. ❤
This sounds so scary, I hope that will be the only and last time for you. Sending you good and happy vibes.
So glad you are OK Holly. I'm sure you and your boyfriend are still reeling from it. It will take some time to regroup. Sending all the good vibes your way!
Holy crap. I'm glad you're okay, Holly. You seem to be in great spirits and I hope it continues.
I’m so glad you’re ok. 😅
That sounds insane! Though getting this far without ever having been rushed to the hospital is pretty good. I've never had a seizure, but I have been rushed to the hospital a few times.
What's Darren's band, and what was the band you posted a clip of? As a musician, I always want to check out other bands whether they're near me or not.
So sorry that happened to you! I hope that is at least the one and only! Again makes me grateful for our NHS, lots of love X
I hate that you had to experience that but I am glad that you seem to be in such good spirits though.
Glad your okay
I'm glad you are ok!
Hope you felling better
So glad you're ok! I hope you can get through the stress and I'm so glad you have the support you have! Yay for Darren!
I'm so glad you're okay. In 2010 I had a grandmal seizure, while I was getting in the shower. I woke up completely naked, a towel thrown over me. My mom said " Don't scream baby." I didn't remember screaming before but okay... lol. Hospitals never could find the trigger. After years of being on anti seizure meds I weaned off of them. And was told to monitor my blood pressure and stress levels.
I had something similar happen back when I was around 12-13? It was a one time thing thankfully but it caused a lot of craziness at the time. I had to go through a lot of seizure related precautions for about 6 months but otherwise nothing changed. I hope it’s a one time thing for you and I’m sorry you had to experience it! 🖤🖤
Glad you're doing ok now
I am 1 out of 26 people who have epilepsy. Being epileptic isn’t the end of the world and there are cases where people are diagnosed later in life. But for your sake I hope you’re not in my shoes for the rest of your life
I'm glad to see you fine and joking about it, and I pray you don't have another one! And that bill was really extreme! Like I can buy a new house in my country with that much money!! Also the falling in bathroom risk is real even if you are completely healthy, it has happened several times in my family (although mostly to my parents/grandparents and their siblings) so it doesn't hurt to be cautious at all ages.
I'm so glad you're ok. My daughter has seizures. When she was about 2 years old she has what is called silent seizures, we never heard of such a thing, so we thought she was just not paying attention, that she was just looking out to space. But when she was about 6 1/2, she had a full blown seizures. And since then, she's had them about every 7 years. The last time she had a full-blown seizure has been almost 3 years ago. It will be 3 years on her birthday, which is September 18th. Luckily she has insurance that pays for everything. Because she gets social security. Because she has a learning disabilities and because of her seizures. She does have epilepsy. Hopefully, it was a one and done time experience. And yes, insurance sucks in the USA.
So sorry to hear that! Sending hugs
Seizures are definitely not fun.
I had a seizure in late 2019. Apart from a brief period of lying on the floor and wondering why I couldn't make myself stand up, I have no memories until two days later.
I at least know the cause. (Dangerously high blood sugar.)
Hi Holly I have been having epilepsy since I was 16 and I am in my 50s it's easy for me to say but please try not to sorry I had things out on my head it's not nice anyway please keep safe and well 😍
HI Holly, It's Shelly here. Holly, That had happened to me one time when my parents and I was on the way to my grandmother's memorial. I almost passed over because of it was so hot and my mom had saved me when my head almost hit the ground when I fell. I woke up and I has noticed there's people were helping my mom to get me up. It was a scary moment. Thanks to mom that I am still alive. I miss her so much. 😥
Anybody who has a seizure for the first time: GO TO THE HOSPITAL. Seizures do not normally happen like this. Chances are, there is something wrong. Brain damaged. A stroke. A tumor. Something. Better safe than sorry. And having a random seizure when you don’t have epilepsy is very rare.
Take it easy.
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So you had a seizure and everyone was like “well, nothing is going to top that” and left?
All jokes aside, I’m so sorry that happened to you. That must have been terrifying.
😂😂exactly. I stole the spotlight!
There are dogs that know when you're going to have a seizure. Just a thought
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I have had seizures.
That medical bill is ridiculous! I am in the UK and all of that would have been free! Hopefully you had a one and done xx
Holly, I am glad you are alive that was thanks to your boyfriend. 🥲
Please please ask for an itemised bill! Watch the amount decrease!
Geez lucky I live in Australia, we have Medicare and public hospitals are free. Tax payer funded. Hope you are ok now.
❤ I hope you stay seizure free and medical bills suck! I'm Canadian so we wouldn't get such a high bill and the whole concept of high bills because of a medical emergency is terrible.
Why do youtubers feel the need to make a video about them going to the hospital lol. It’s weird especially when it’s a gaming channel and not a medical related channel with a disability or illness
Because it’s interesting