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Has Anyone Else Been Told During Absence Seizure You've Been Talking To Yourself?
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Because my dad told me I was at the top of the stairs talking to myself but what I was saying was worded like having a conversation with myself

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Yeh there basically the same there a few types you can have I tend to looking for stuff and repeat or just ignore people but some I'm aware and some I'm not where I can feel it or it just takes over… read more

Seizure Journal?
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How do you record your seizures and symptoms I would like to start doing that so I can explain in detail what happens to me during a seizure I know videos help and I have that covered but I remember a previous neurologist asked me to describe to him what happens during your seizure and I couldn't really tell him much.
Is there a template or journal you can purchase to help with that?

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I use the epsy app that I found at the google play store

Is It Normal To Get Sick After A Seizure?
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Had grand mal seizure last night, after I came too. I needed help to bathroom & got sick for 20 minutes or so. I have never had that happen before.

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Thank you! You too!

Awareness During Seizure
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Question: Does anyone hear things around them when having a seizure. I think I just had one but seem to be aware of what’s happening. Just had trouble talking? Thank you for any input.

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

No awareness during seizures are absence seizures. I have them occasionally. I really wish there was a medication that was targeted to stop those seizures.

Have You Ever?
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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.

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

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

How Long Does It Normally Take To Regain Consciousness After A Seizure Has Ended?
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My seizures last about 5 minutes (or less), although the seizure stops I still remain unconscious for long (anything between 10-40 minutes), should someone seek medical assistance or is it best to just to just wait it out. My neurologist says there is nothing they can do so best just to wait. It’s a terrible feeling and it’s a struggle to regain consciousness, move my limbs and open my eyes. I just want a second opinion to set my husband at ease when it happens.

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It depends on the person

Does People Have Seizures In Their Sleep?
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It most happens early morning, im having a seizure, losing my vision, headache, sickness, dont realise it happening until i wake up. It like im unconousious because i dont know where i am for a few secoud. Im gone completely blind so i dont know what in doing until i have to shout for one of my parents. I dont always shout i do tend to go through it on my own.

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Most of my grand mals have been while I was asleep, in the early morning hours
Yes, seizures during sleep are extremely likely
They are more likely during sleep bc as the gears shift through the… read more

Menstrual Cycle
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Lady’s do you seem to have more episodes/ seizures around your period? My epilepsy only tends to play up the week before and the week after my period!? Does anyone else have similar symptoms?

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My seizures get really bad when I'm on my period I hate it so much.

What Exactly Is Awareness During A Seizure?
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So is awareness during a seizure mean you can still respond and talk during one or does it mean your aware of your actions but can hear what's going on around you but can't engage or interact with anyone .

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I have both sometimes I have the ones where I get auras and my right hand starts to shake uncontrollably. The other one is where I have a completely blank look on my face and do not know what's going… read more