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Can Epilepsy Affect Balance?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Hackensack, NJ
October 19, 2020
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Not that i have heard. But i do know some medications side effects will produce problems with coordination, balance and walking, uncontrollable shaking of part of the body. It is usually the drugs.

October 19, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes. I get aurora before seizure and feel dizzy, confused and spaced out. After seizure I’m trying to figure out where I am and am exhausted. The medications can make you feel dizzy, confused and sleepy.

October 20, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes and no... it depends on what meds you are taking and what type of seizure you have. i have both. a couple of meds say dizzyness (which cause balance issues) and 1 of my partials is balance (like you were drunk feeling).

October 20, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

That’s a great big YES. Between our seizures and the side effects from our meds , I can guarantee, that one Or the other or both will help , will cause imbalance.

October 19, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you. I’m new to the page and still learning things.

October 19, 2020

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