Community Forum Archive

The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.

Mind pulses, head zaps?

Thu, 03/03/2005 - 07:47
Topic: Family & Friends
Every few months, my husband has something happen where it's like he feels pulses in his head that interupt his concentration. they only last about 2 seconds but can happen every minute or two. This lasts about 5 days before it goes away. He has not had a major seizure for about 7 years, so he is very fortunate, but we're concerned about these "head zaps" and the doctor doesn't really seem to know what to tell him. He just increased his meds. Sometimes it happens when life is stressful and sometimes it just happens, so we don't know if it is really related to stress. Has anyone else ever had this happen?

Comments

RE: RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?

Submitted by spiz on Mon, 2005-02-14 - 01:35
Hello! I also get these zaps on the top and back of my head and they are always followed with a burning sensation. The burning sensation hurts almost as bad as the zap but neither lasts long.

RE: RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?

Submitted by amyhill on Tue, 2005-02-15 - 07:58
Hi my name is Amy, and it is I hate to say it but I'm glad to see someone else out there having the same unexplained head zappings.Mine are in the front of my head so I feel it in my face and it goes throught the back-feels like I'm touching a hotwire.My grand-mal siezures have been under control with Depakote-and my tremors with Klonopin-that he increased because of the zaps.I think it might be stress related-I mainly get mine when I am under alot of pressure or have had a really stressfull day. What meds is anyone out there taking for this?My direct email is AHILL1978@sc.rr.com

RE: RE: RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?

Submitted by mgross on Mon, 2005-02-21 - 22:50

Hello all-

I am new to this web site. It will be nice to read your stories about your experiences, thoughts, feelings, etc. I have tonic clonic epilepsy. I was diagnosed with myoclonic seizures 15 yrs ago. In my teenage yrs, my seizures progressed to tonic clonic. I had been seizure-free for almost 5 yrs, but recently I had a tonic clonic seizure while driving. Fortunatly, nobody was hurt. I am very lucky. However, I cannot drive for 6 mos. I'm sure many of you understand how frustrating that can be. Anyway, regarding the "head zaps"; I have them too. I call them 'shooting pains'. My head often feels 'tender' in those areas after the zap. I often feel like my eyeballs shake too. It sounds strange, but it's nice to know that there are others out there who truly understand.

MGross

Hello all-

I am new to this web site. It will be nice to read your stories about your experiences, thoughts, feelings, etc. I have tonic clonic epilepsy. I was diagnosed with myoclonic seizures 15 yrs ago. In my teenage yrs, my seizures progressed to tonic clonic. I had been seizure-free for almost 5 yrs, but recently I had a tonic clonic seizure while driving. Fortunatly, nobody was hurt. I am very lucky. However, I cannot drive for 6 mos. I'm sure many of you understand how frustrating that can be. Anyway, regarding the "head zaps"; I have them too. I call them 'shooting pains'. My head often feels 'tender' in those areas after the zap. I often feel like my eyeballs shake too. It sounds strange, but it's nice to know that there are others out there who truly understand.

MGross

Sign Up for Emails

Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.

Subscribe