Nocturnal only means the seizures happen over night. It doesn't determine the location.
July 22
Hi Pamela. It’s me Joanne. How have you been? The part of my brain that hurts the most is the frontal lobe…how about you? We need to get better and will because we’re strong!
July 21
Not all nocturnal seizures originate in the frontal lobe, but frontal lobe epilepsy is one of the most common types linked to nighttime seizures. The frontal lobes sit right behind the forehead and are involved in movement, focus, and problem-solving.
Frontal lobe seizures tend to have some distinct characteristics:
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Not all nocturnal seizures originate in the frontal lobe, but frontal lobe epilepsy is one of the most common types linked to nighttime seizures. The frontal lobes sit right behind the forehead and are involved in movement, focus, and problem-solving.
Frontal lobe seizures tend to have some distinct characteristics:
- They are usually very brief (around 30 seconds)
- They often cluster together, meaning several can happen close to each other
- They involve strong, noticeable motor movements like jerking or rigid limbs
- Each seizure tends to look very similar to the last
- They frequently happen during sleep
After a frontal lobe seizure, people tend to experience less confusion and drowsiness compared to seizures from other parts of the brain. That said, nocturnal seizures can actually originate from any part of the brain — not just the frontal lobe. Any seizure type can potentially occur during sleep.
If there's concern about where seizures are starting, a neurologist can use an MRI scan to help pinpoint the exact location in the brain. It's always worth discussing this with a healthcare team, especially if seizures are clustering at night.
July 21
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