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Decrease of frequency of seizures but increase of Auras ?

Sun, 10/24/2010 - 03:42
My daughter has had a decrease in actual epileptic episodes but now she gets auras every 2-3 days. These auras last a couple of minutes and deep breathing seems to help. Any ideas / suggestions / thoughts... Thanks Karbhari

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Re: Decrease of frequency of seizures but increase of Auras ?

Submitted by colorman on Sun, 2010-10-24 - 10:19

takin it on

It could be being caused by some panic disorder. What is going on when these auras occur. I am having a lot of hot flashes, myself, they don't seem to be going anywhere, but I am on new medication for them, an antidepressant. It's possible that they are attacks and not auras.

Keep true to your instincts

takin it on

It could be being caused by some panic disorder. What is going on when these auras occur. I am having a lot of hot flashes, myself, they don't seem to be going anywhere, but I am on new medication for them, an antidepressant. It's possible that they are attacks and not auras.

Keep true to your instincts

Re: Decrease of frequency of seizures but increase of Auras ?

Submitted by zarir.karbhari on Mon, 2010-10-25 - 04:03
hmm... she is in the midst of her exams but we have put no pressure on her as regards to performance. She describes her aura as a 'scared feeling' I dont want to just increase her meds . Karbhari

Re: Decrease of frequency of seizures but increase of Auras ?

Submitted by colorman on Mon, 2010-10-25 - 06:19

takin it on

Could just be the exams, not everything is neural.

takin it on

Could just be the exams, not everything is neural.

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