Do adults with epilepsy experience extended periods of time passing with zombie-like behavior and no memory, similar to absence seizures?
What you're describing sounds more like focal impaired awareness seizures rather than typical absence seizures. Absence seizures usually last less than 10-20 seconds, while focal impaired Show Full Answer
Do adults with epilepsy experience extended periods of time passing with zombie-like behavior and no memory, similar to absence seizures?
What you're describing sounds more like focal impaired awareness seizures rather than typical absence seizures. Absence seizures usually last less than 10-20 seconds, while focal impaired awareness seizures typically last one to two minutes.
However, the symptoms you mention—walking around in a zombie-like state with no memory afterward—align closely with focal impaired awareness seizures. During these episodes, people often:
* Display a blank stare or seem unresponsive
* Make automatic movements (automatisms) like picking at clothes or lip smacking
* Walk aimlessly, which can be dangerous
* Have no memory of the event afterward
* Feel tired for a few hours once it's over
The 30-minute duration you're describing is unusually long for a typical seizure. If seizures are lasting that long or occurring back-to-back without recovery time, this could indicate a more serious condition called status epilepticus, which is a medical emergency.
It's really important to discuss these episodes with your neurologist, especially given their extended duration. They may want to adjust your treatment or do additional testing to better understand what's happening.
February 12
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February 13
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