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How Do I Know If I Am Having Seizures During The Night?
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Some mornings, like today I wake up with a headache or migraine, really thirsty and a bit of drool (sometimes a lot)
I had my first ever seizure (grand mal) on site at work a couple of months back. Since then have suffered dizziness and headaches with possibly a second seizure of some type but I'm not sure. Once my ct scan was done for both admissions I was referred to an epilepsy lady who said to contact her if I have another seizure. I've been told to stay away from painkillers as they can… read more

posted August 5, 2016
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I woke up at the bottom of my bed, laying on my laptop, thinking "how did I get here?" That never happens to me, but I guess that's another seizure, making two this week. I can't guarantee it, because if I bit my tongue (and I always bite it in the same spot) I wouldn't have known, as I bit it during my tonic-clonic on Thursday. Who knows?

posted August 21, 2016
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For me I know I have if my cheek or tongue have bite marks, and are sore. Plus I always have stuff on my bed, so if something ends up on the floor, that can let me know. I wish all the ones I have were just when I'm in bed asleep.

posted August 15, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have night time seizures most of the time. To be honest, I'd rather have them in bed when asleep rather than being out & about!

posted August 6, 2016

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