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What Type Of Seizure Is This?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I no longer have these, but it used to be a common occurrence. I know there are many, many types of seizures but have never found one that fits what used to happen to me. Can anyone tell me what this is??

* It lasted an entire day. From the time I woke up until I went to bed at night. Usually about 13-16 hours. Was always fine the next day
* I was always conscious.
* Never extra tired.
* No twitches. No pain or even physical discomfort of any kind.
* Most people didn't know anything… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I wonder if it might be medication related? You don’t mention whether or not you are on any medication, so a review could be needed.

About My Seizures
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Hi my name is Michelle and I suffer from grand mol seizures it is normal to not remember how it happened or just simple things

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there is many ways to get a seizure... partial (focal onset) and generilized seizures. partials means 1/2 of your brain is haveing a seizure. generilised mean both side of the brain are haveing a… read more

My Epilepsy Meds Don't Seem To Work
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Hi
My epilepsy medication doesn't seem to be working and when I change. Well things either stay the same or get worse. I suffered from tonic clonic seizures but got that controlled and they are fine om my current medication. However I am also suffering from partial complex seizures but can't get them controlled. My consultant wants me to stay on my current medication of 1200 Zebinix 600mg Epilim 3 times a day and 50mg morning and 75mg evening of Lamotrogine for the next couple of months and if… read more

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Don't know anything about the first drug, but am taking Lamictal 250mg. morning and night as well as Vimpat, Zonigran, and Clonazepam. When the Vimpat was added the seizures really calmed down. Maybe… read more

How Minutes Types Of Epilepsy Problems Are Out There
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Just trying to she what all forms of epilepsy is out there

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

These are the Focal type seizures

Does Anyone Try To Fight Off Having Auras Or Seizures?
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When I feel a aura coming on I say " Get Lost " out loud, what makes me feel better, today I felt a seizure coming on I took deep breath said "Get Lost " leave me alone " it stopped the seizure occurring, but it did still scare me a bit.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks, and I wish ✨you 🙏 the same, Take care 💜

How Can I Reduce My Seizures?
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I've asked my question myself and is too "lazy" to search it up. What could I do to reduce my seizures some examples like sleeping, eating more? I have Jeavons syndrome and am wondering what could be a perfect diet. And just what I can do to reduce the seizures. Thank you for your response😊

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was diagnosed with ideopathic epilepsy over 25 years ago No known cause.I do meditation ,which helps

What Is In A Name?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Having been epileptic all my life and seeing multiple name changes to seizure types why is it important to learn the new name changes of seizure types which will be obsolete in years to come probably?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with the post here, but me having my condition, it doesn't really bother me what they name it or call it etc, I'm not gonna let it get to me,

Do You Know The Old And New Names For All Of The Epileptic Seizure Types?
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https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizu...

The the link above will take you to page the Epilepsy Foundation created on their site, and activated it in December 2016 to explain the new classifications of the Epilepsies and all of the epileptic seizure types by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). The LIE-- which is included in every statement from the ILAE and by too many modern doctors is that these changes were made for the Epileptics and their families, as well as, the… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

this is my devence... yes, the 'lobe' is your brain but my frontial lobe has many uses (speech, motor, talking, ect). that and when i was diegnoed, thay called it a partial seizures.

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Have You Ever?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I'm just wondering has anyone had a seizure during a doctor's appointment?

I'm asking this question as I've heard a youtube neurologist say it's very rare for a seizure to happen at a doctor's office.
But aren't seizures unpredictable and can happen anywhere so I'm confused about this statement.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

At my last eeg, but I don't know when that was, it's been that long, my opinion here,

How Would A Focal To Generalized Seizure Play Out If It Was All Over With In 30 Seconds?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hey everyone
Has anyone ever had a Generalized seizure that was so quick and subtle you can only tell it's generalized via EEG? I had two small seizures picked up on a 3-day video EEG. It turns out that this is most likely what happened to me during the last time I did this. I'm just trying to work out how a generalized seizure would present if it is very quick? And I mean 30 seconds min.

EDIT: I ended up looking over everything and researching how focal seizures work as that's my official… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

No. These are focal aware and Focal impaired seizures. which have a time frame of 30 seconds all the way up to 5 minutes. I thought these may have been absent seizures but it turns out these are… read more