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Tonic Clonic seizures. Bedroom on other side of home. Worried about him during the night!

December 12, 2025
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The one thing I have used is the Apple Journal app as it's free. It is something that came with on my iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone. I found this to be the most convenient as I can make a specific journal for only Epilepsy. When needing to type in a seizure took place, I go into that Epilepsy journal then click the plus button in the bottom right. At the top in the title I place Seizure activity, 7/7/2026. The date can be whatever date I'm just giving an example but I always type in the date so I can easily find it. Then underneath the title I begin typing in details about the seizure I remember and explain it to the best of my ability.

What I like about this journal is every time I go into see my epilepsy specialist I will open the specific area showing the seizure activity taken place so he can skim through it to see what has taken place and the dates of when while we are talking. Should he like to see more detail than what has been read he can just click on that date then the date will open for him to read more about that day.

There have been many times when we have moved onto speaking about other matters as the information was good and he didn't need to see anything else regarding the dates when activity took place.

I have a Vagus Nerve Device which is one of my seizure detectors and the second seizure detector is my Deep Brain Detector device. Both of these items work together maintaining the flow of seizures on both sides.

July 19
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What's the best epilepsy detector and alert device without a monthly subscription for nighttime tonic-clonic seizures?

For tonic-clonic seizures at night, here are some options to consider:

Wearable Devices
- Embrace2: FDA-approved for detecting tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children 6+. It connects to an Alert App via Show Full Answer

What's the best epilepsy detector and alert device without a monthly subscription for nighttime tonic-clonic seizures?

For tonic-clonic seizures at night, here are some options to consider:

Wearable Devices:
- Embrace2: FDA-approved for detecting tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children 6+. It connects to an Alert App via Bluetooth and can text/call caregivers when it detects a potential seizure. You'll need a prescription from your doctor to order it.
- Epilert: A waterproof bracelet that detects changes in motion, heart rate, and skin temperature. It includes apps for users, caregivers, and doctors. Currently available for preorder but not yet FDA-approved.
- SeizAlarm: An app for iPhone and Apple Watch that detects seizure-related movements and heart rate changes, then alerts emergency contacts with location information.

Mattress Devices:
The Irregular Sleeping Movement Detection Alarm System (BMA-01) goes under the mattress and detects seizure-related movements and sounds like groaning or lip smacking, triggering an alarm through a radio pager.

Camera Devices:
SAMi-3 uses infrared technology to record video and audio, detecting seizure-related motions and sounds. It can alert caregivers and record episodes for your doctor to review.

Important note: These devices have limitations and may not detect all seizures or could send false alarms. Talk with your neurologist about which option best fits your specific needs.

December 12, 2025

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