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St. John's, NL

I'm wondering if anyone else got a new aura as a result of something that happened.

Medical things related to the circulatory system trigger Simple-Partial Seizures and Grand-Mal Seizures, this happened originally due to a medical Barney & Friends episode I saw when I was two years old.

I stupidly watched a medical episode of the Disney TV Series Out Of The Box (I was trying to find a Complex-Partial Seizure quote, I have been trying to identify and find this quote since I was 14, I'm now 35). It… read more

August 12, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

As far as the song goes, go to google, put it in the part before your _ see what it brings up. I have partial complex seizures as well. I’m doing better now, but the things you just described, no, I haven’t had that experience. I’ve had epilepsy for almost 20 years. I had auras which was great, because then I knew io lay down and not hurt myself. I never experienced anything like what you described. I would call your neurologist. I hope things get better. Take care.

August 12, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My aura's changed with age - if you want to call that a new aura. My neurologist, at the time, told me that auras change as you get older. Mine changed from a lot of warning - like a few days, to just a few minutes or secods. That wasn't good for me when I was driving 3 years ago (this month), They changed to a short nervous, fearful feeling, which went away in about 2-5 seconds and I wondered where that sensation came from. I didn't know what it was. Then, about 5 kilometers down the road I had a seizure and side swiped 2 other cars and hit a fence. Wrote my car off and haven't driven since. In the past, if I had an aura, I had plenty of time to pull over and make myself safe.

August 14, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I tried Google several times, nothing popped up.

I'm seeing my family doctor on Tuesday. Unfortunately reaching my neurologist is nearly impossible (even trying to make an appointment) since his receptionist disregards my voicemails (his receptionist is a bully that went to school with me; I have had to get my family doctor to make the appointments for me unfortunately).

August 12, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

A few times when I was on my old med Tegretol I had a sudden fear aura that I had never had before. Then when I changed meds. All my old auras went away but now I always get tingling which is also considered a aura but its also a side effect. of the new med I'm on.

August 12, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

It's important to understand that auras and seizure symptoms can change over time. Many people with epilepsy experience different types of auras, including unusual smells (like your experience with sewage smell), emotional changes (like unexpected crying), confusion, and physical symptoms. These variations are normal and Show Full Answer

It's important to understand that auras and seizure symptoms can change over time. Many people with epilepsy experience different types of auras, including unusual smells (like your experience with sewage smell), emotional changes (like unexpected crying), confusion, and physical symptoms. These variations are normal and not your fault.

Common aura experiences include:
• Unusual smells or tastes
• Intense emotional feelings
• Confusion
• Visual disturbances
• Physical sensations like nausea
• Déjà vu feelings While certain triggers can increase seizure likelihood, please don't blame yourself for watching the TV episode. Seizure triggers can be complex and vary from person to person. The best approach is to work with your healthcare provider to document these new symptoms and any potential triggers you've identified. They can help adjust your treatment plan accordingly and provide strategies for managing these experiences.

August 12, 2025

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