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Deja vu
Tue, 04/05/2005 - 08:00Hi, my name is Lisa and this is my first time posting. I am 39 years and a mother of two daughters. About 18 months ago, I had two experiences of deja vu. After the deju vu feeling passed, I had a strange feeling in my stomach (like being on a rollercoaster). These deja vu experiences were about a week apart and I believe only lasted a second or two. About two weeks after these deja vu experiences and had a "doom" feeling. I was in the bathroom and this intense feeling of dread happenned followed by that strange feeling in my stomach. After these incidents I feel very "foggy" and tired. I called my family practioner and he ordered an MRI which was "normal" and showed no lesions. He asked if I wanted to see a neurologist but I declined because I thought it would never happen again. Well it did--last Friday I had two more episodes of Deja Vu, once when I was laying in bed and again about an hour later. I know they were deja vu and at the time intense, however I cannot remember what the particular dream sequence was. I called my family practioner and he has referred me to a neurolgist that specializes in seizure disorders. I cannot get into the neurologist until late May? Am I on the right track here? should I request certain tests? does an EEG only show irregularities while having a seizure? Also, I am afraid to drive in case one of these episodes occur. Thanks!
Hope Lisa is doing good. The
Submitted by Paulf_5a363f10272a7 on Sun, 2017-12-17 - 05:18
Hope Lisa is doing good. The deja vu feelings are a bit worrying. I have Nocturnal Epilepsy but had 1 absense seizure also four years ago. I got up off the Sofa and walked over opened the bin and closed it not knowing only my wife told me. But I have to say alot of the Dejavu and dream stuff sounds like Nocturnal problems. I hope nobody gets a seizure. But dont worry medication controls it no problem. If the dejavu is too frequent maybe meds could be safe too of course with GP getting you a Neurologist. They can be expensive but worth every penny. I find tiredness is a big trigger on dejavu. Flashing lights no troubles. Reduce alcohol and keep fit was slways my Neurologist tips also. Best of luck everyone and dont worry too much you be good.