Brooke Shields has opened out about a recent medical incident she hadn’t discussed publicly until now: she suffered a seizure and was hospitalized. In an interview published on Wednesday by Glamour, the actor, supermodel, and novelist said that she suffered a seizure the night before her New York City solo show “Previously Owned by Brooke Shields,” which ran from September 12nd through the 23rd.
“On Thursday, just before the event, I experienced a grand mal seizure. Nobody knows about that,” Shields told Glamour Editor-in-Chief Samantha Barry. According to Shields, the incident occurred when she was waiting for an Uber and sipping water.
She said that people had noted that she was “looking weird” and inquired if she was all right, but that she felt fine. Shields said she walked to a restaurant and was approached by wait personnel just before passing out. “Everything starts to go black. Then my hands drop to my side and I go headfirst into the wall,” Shields recounted.
The 58-year-old woman reported feeling ill and stated she had various symptoms, including bluing and mouth foaming. “The next thing I remember, I’m being loaded into an ambulance. I have oxygen on,” she continued. Shields said she went to the hospital with fellow actor Bradley Cooper, where doctors told her she had low salt levels due to drinking too much water.
“I flooded my system, and I drowned myself. And if you don’t have enough sodium in your blood or urine or your body, you can have a seizure,” Shields said.
What is a Grand Mal Seizure?
Grand mal seizures, also known as tonic-clonic seizures, are a form of severe generalized seizure that involve both hemispheres of the brain, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tonic-clonic seizures include the stiffening of muscles, followed by intermittent shaking or jerking of the body.
What is Hyponatremia?
In hyponatremia, water moves into cells, resulting in swelling. Low sodium levels in the blood cause this. Some drugs, excessive fluid consumption, and underlying medical issues can all contribute to this. Nausea, headache, disorientation, weakness, and even seizures are possible symptoms.
What are the Signs of a Grand Mal Seizure?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a grand mal seizure as one in which a person loses consciousness, cries out, collapses, or has muscular spasms or jerks. The organization recommends placing the person gently on the floor and turning them to one side to assist them breathe if they begin to exhibit signs of a grand mal seizure.
Try to lay something soft under the individual having a seizure, and make sure the space around them is clear of any hard or pointy items. According to the CDC, you should take off their glasses and loosen anything around their neck that might suffocate them. If someone is having grand mal seizure symptoms for more than five minutes, the CDC advises contacting 911.
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