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Noctornal Sezuires And Changes
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I have noctornal sezuires that last 30 to 45 seconds and maybe a minute sometimes which happen in my sleep, deep sleep and I have no knowledge of them or if they happen or when except when I wake up sometimes or when I go to visit my neroligest. Asking anyone who has noctornal sezuires as primary sezuires or has had them at any time mine have never caused me any problem except the obvious life problems. I have been having my noctornal sezuires now that have been actually waking me up in the… read more

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My noctornal sezuires started like 2 years after I got my VNS and also have a aura when I have a occasional one during the day but don't really know about because they are so short and weak b that I… read more

Social Meetings And Awareness For Epileptic
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Hello everyone I am a new member and would like to connect with more people who can relate to my neurological condition. I am located in Dallas, TX and if any others are interested don't hesitate to comment or message. I look forward to hearing from some of you all. And Happy Holidays!😇

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Ask me any questions You would like to. I have had epilepsy for over 50 years. I have the VNS now, had this one replace the older model. I don’t like eeg’s, I have had to many. They just do not… read more

Ive Been Waking Up In The Morning With A Sore Tongue,could This Meen Im Having Seizures In My Sleep?
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Because have the Mouth Guard, the upper teeth cannot chew with lower teeth. Getting one from your Dentist is pricey. I do not know if thee are some Over the Counter ones.

If You Have A Seizure Whilst Napping Does That Count As A Nocturnal Seizure Or Awake Seizure?
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Don't know if I've had one or not but just curious

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So sorry to hear that, hope your doing better now. I don't think mine are that bad and my nuero has said not to worry about them as I don't even know if I have them for sure

Oxygen Destats
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Is it normal for oxygen levels to drop below 95 during a seizure?

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Yes

Nocturnal Seizure Alert Devices
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Do many of my epilepsy team members with nocturnal seizures use a wearable or mattress alarm to alert others that you are having a tonic clonic seizure?

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You should be careful having one of them on your bed as the really sensitive to the point where if you had sex on that mattress it would go off or if you was having you time if you get what I mean it… read more

Is It Possible That I Could Get Seizures While I Sleep?
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Yes, I don’t have Nocturnal Epilepsy but my seizures occur mostly in my sleep. I’ve come to learn that when I had a stressful day or have had many things running through my mind a seizure will occur… read more

Do You Know Where I Can Find A List Of Every Type Of AED Available? Since 1993 My Son Has Tried Over Ten Types I Remember Most Of The Names
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Just curious to know what is new now and that has good results as I worry about his liver

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I would like to but, I have a new neurologist now, my last one has retired and he knew me very well, after 28 years. He would give me a 3-6 month suspension, knowing that my seizures were nocturnal… read more

Nocturnal Seizure
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Had a nocturnal seizure and bit my lip. Almost took a chunk out. Good thing i woke up intime. Anyone experience this?

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I have had nocturnal seizures at night I have only ever bit my lips a couple times but my tongue has taken a beating. Even while hospitalizated I bit my tongue bad.

How Do You Know You Have Had A Seizure In Your Sleep If You Don't Wake Up Or Have Any Other Signs?
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If my lips is sore and headaches and body aches too