Brooke Shields, the famous actor, model and author, revealed that she had a grand mal seizure before her solo show in New York City. She said the seizure was caused by drinking too much water and having low sodium levels in her body.
What is a grand mal seizure?
A grand mal seizure, also known as a tonic-clonic seizure, is a type of major generalized seizure that affects both sides of the brain. It can cause the muscles to stiffen and then shake or jerk periodically. It can also cause loss of consciousness, frothing at the mouth, biting the tongue and turning blue.
A grand mal seizure can be triggered by various factors, such as brain injury, infection, stroke, tumor, drug withdrawal or electrolyte imbalance. In Brooke Shields’ case, the seizure was due to hyponatremia, which is a condition where the sodium levels in the blood are abnormally low.
How did Brooke Shields get hyponatremia?
Brooke Shields said she was drinking a lot of water because she felt dehydrated from singing more than ever for her show and doing a podcast. She said she was drinking so much water that she “flooded” her system and “drowned” herself. This caused her sodium levels to drop and her cells to swell with water.
Sodium is an essential mineral that helps regulate the fluid balance in the body. It also helps with nerve and muscle function. When the sodium levels are too low, it can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, confusion, fatigue, muscle cramps and seizures.
Hyponatremia can be caused by various factors, such as excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney problems, heart failure or certain medications. It can also be caused by drinking too much water in a short period of time, especially if the water is low in electrolytes.
How did Brooke Shields recover from the seizure?
Brooke Shields said she was taken to a local hospital by an ambulance after she collapsed in a restaurant. She said she was accompanied by actor Bradley Cooper, who happened to be nearby and held her hand. She said she was put in the ICU and had EEGs and catheters. She also developed bronchitis from being intubated.
She said she begged the doctors to get her better before her show. She said she was determined to perform despite the seizure. She said she did not want to let anyone down or miss the opportunity to share her story.
She said she managed to do her show on Saturday night after resting for two days. She said she felt “amazing” and “empowered” on stage. She said she was grateful for the support of her family, friends and fans.
What is Brooke Shields’ show about?
Brooke Shields’ show is called “Previously Owned by Brooke Shields”. It is a one-woman cabaret show that ran at the Café Carlyle in New York City from September 12 to 23. It is based on her memoir “There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me”.
The show features stories and songs from Brooke Shields’ life and career. She talks about growing up as a child star, dealing with fame and fame-seekers, coping with her mother’s alcoholism and death, finding love and happiness, and raising her two daughters.
The show also showcases Brooke Shields’ talents as a singer and dancer. She performs songs from various genres, such as pop, rock, jazz and Broadway. She also does impressions of celebrities like Cher, Barbra Streisand and Madonna.
The show has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. They praised Brooke Shields’ honesty, humor and charisma. They also applauded her courage and resilience in overcoming challenges and sharing her story.
