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That feeling of being "off balance" or almost intoxicated is something many people with Primary Generalized Epilepsy relate to, especially with absence and myoclonic seizures in the mix.

Here's why that sensation can happen:

- Absence seizures cause brief lapses in consciousness — even tiny ones you might not fully notice can Show Full Answer

That feeling of being "off balance" or almost intoxicated is something many people with Primary Generalized Epilepsy relate to, especially with absence and myoclonic seizures in the mix.

Here's why that sensation can happen:

- Absence seizures cause brief lapses in consciousness — even tiny ones you might not fully notice can throw off your sense of balance and coordination
- Myoclonic seizures involve sudden muscle jerks that can disrupt your body's ability to stay steady
- Eye twitching (which can be a seizure symptom) may affect how your brain processes visual information, contributing to that "wobbly" feeling

This can also happen during the postictal phase — the recovery period after a seizure — when the brain is resetting. Even after small seizures, some people feel foggy, unsteady, or "not quite right." It's worth mentioning this specific symptom to your neurologist, especially the frequency and timing of when it happens. Keeping a short log of when you feel this way versus when seizure activity occurs could be really helpful for your doctor to see patterns.

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