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Need advice - does it sound like I'm having seizures?

Mon, 11/11/2013 - 14:13
This is the third occurrence of this phenomenon that I can't describe as anything other than a simple partial seizure. The first occurred about 8 months ago, the second two months ago, and the third yesterday. Yesterday's occurrence began with me feeling very fatigued and foggy. I laid down to take a nap and felt I slipped into a weird unconscious-like state, almost as if I was in a deep sleep. I was still aware of what was happening though, and I think I was hearing things that weren't there. With my eyes closed, my vision was whitish pink. My right wrist starting shaking uncontrollably, which then spread to my head and right leg, with pins and needles in my left leg and arm. I tried opening my eyes and couldn't really focus on the wall infront of me- it looked incredibly strange. I wanted to get up but I couldn't move. I tried my best to stop shaking but it didn't work. I think that was all- but it's very foggy to remember. Finally, the shaking stopped and I sat up and got this extremely loud siren- like sensation in my head with a headache. My ears started to ring. I laid back down and think I just passed out. I woke up about three hours later, still very fatigued. Does this sound like what I'm self-diagnosing it as? Also, don't know if it's related, but I have noticed that the second time this happened that it occurred on the day I got my period. I know I'm also suppose to get my period again today or tomorrow- is it something related to menstrual cycles? I know I should see a doctor, but I don't want to if it's not serious. Thank you for any and all inputs.

Comments

Re: Need advice - does it sound like I'm having seizures?

Submitted by Bunnybelle on Tue, 2013-11-12 - 02:45
Thanks Joe for your response.

Re: Need advice - does it sound like I'm having seizures?

Submitted by mereloaded on Tue, 2013-11-12 - 12:44
Epilepsy in females happen more often than not around the period. So yes, there is a well documented relation between periods and seizures. Furthermore, a lot of seizure onsets occur at the start of puberty and also during menopause, so the hormonal component is there. What you describe seem to be complex partials, but you wouldn't know if thery were generalized due to loss of concouousness. I hope you are able to seek medical care soon. Best wishes!.

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