Ear ringing with temporal lobe epilepsy?

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Hi, folks. I've read that a ringing in the ears or other auditory sensations can be simple partial seizures. I sometimes get (and typically earlier in the day before a more noticable simple partial) a loud ringing in my left ear. I can still hear fine in my right ear, but in my left ear it sounds like a TV test pattern when the channel goes off the air. It's the only thing I can hear in my left ear, though I can still go on talking, working etc. It lasts about half a minute. Does this sound familiar to anyone? The wierd thing is, my seizure focus is in my left temporal lobe. Doesn't that mean that any auditory hallucination would be in my RIGHT ear? I don't know if the general rule of left brain/right body applies to auditory inputs. Anyone with similar experiences? Thanks!

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Re: Ear ringing with temporal lobe epilepsy?

Submitted by angel_lts on Tue, 2006-05-30 - 08:07

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Shades of Deja Vu indeed.

Submitted by happycat2 on Tue, 2006-05-30 - 22:22

Shades of Deja Vu indeed. You are not the first to post about feelings like this, and my guess is you won't be the last either! The nature of the seizure is usually determined by the function of the part of the brain that is involved. Consciousness may be impaired. There are two main types; simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures. These are divided into two main categories â€“ focal motor seizures and focal sensory seizures. Focal motor seizures originate in the frontal lobes of the brain and cause movement of the limbs, head or neck. If the seizure is in the right frontal lobe, then the seizure movement is produced on the left hand side of the body and vice versa. Seizures originating in the frontal lobe can also involve an interruption in speech. Focal sensory seizures originate in the parietal lobes of the brain, producing physical sensations such as tingling or unnatural warmth. If the seizure is in the right parietal lobe, it will produce a tingling or warmth on the left hand side of the body and vice versa. I hope the following information helps when you decide if you are going to investigate it further with a health practitioner? That's always the best way to go when something out of the ordinary happens there is no logical explanation for. Some people have a distinctive feeling or some other warning sign when a seizure is coming. A warning like this is also called an aura. Although some auras are unpleasant, they can be helpful because they can give you time to prepare for the seizure and keep yourself from being injured. Most injuries from seizures happen if there is no warning sign, if the warning is not recognized, or if there is not enough time to react to it. www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/auras.htm Also try doing some research into Sensory seizures: These cause changes in any one of the senses. People with sensory seizures may smell or taste things that aren't there; hear clicking, ringing, or a person's voice when there is no actual sound; or feel a sensation of "pins and needles" or numbness. Seizures may even be painful for some patients. They may feel as if they are floating or spinning in space. They may have visual hallucinations, seeing things that aren't there (a spot of light, a scene with people). http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/seizure_simplepartial.html Hang in there and stay positive and upbeat- it helps. Cat. "Many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1

Shades of Deja Vu indeed. You are not the first to post about feelings like this, and my guess is you won't be the last either! The nature of the seizure is usually determined by the function of the part of the brain that is involved. Consciousness may be impaired. There are two main types; simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures. These are divided into two main categories â€“ focal motor seizures and focal sensory seizures. Focal motor seizures originate in the frontal lobes of the brain and cause movement of the limbs, head or neck. If the seizure is in the right frontal lobe, then the seizure movement is produced on the left hand side of the body and vice versa. Seizures originating in the frontal lobe can also involve an interruption in speech. Focal sensory seizures originate in the parietal lobes of the brain, producing physical sensations such as tingling or unnatural warmth. If the seizure is in the right parietal lobe, it will produce a tingling or warmth on the left hand side of the body and vice versa. I hope the following information helps when you decide if you are going to investigate it further with a health practitioner? That's always the best way to go when something out of the ordinary happens there is no logical explanation for. Some people have a distinctive feeling or some other warning sign when a seizure is coming. A warning like this is also called an aura. Although some auras are unpleasant, they can be helpful because they can give you time to prepare for the seizure and keep yourself from being injured. Most injuries from seizures happen if there is no warning sign, if the warning is not recognized, or if there is not enough time to react to it. <a href="//www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/auras.html">www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/auras.htm</a> Also try doing some research into Sensory seizures: These cause changes in any one of the senses. People with sensory seizures may smell or taste things that aren't there; hear clicking, ringing, or a person's voice when there is no actual sound; or feel a sensation of "pins and needles" or numbness. Seizures may even be painful for some patients. They may feel as if they are floating or spinning in space. They may have visual hallucinations, seeing things that aren't there (a spot of light, a scene with people). <a href="http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/seizure_simplepartial.htmll">http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/seizure_simplepartial.html</a> Hang in there and stay positive and upbeat- it helps. Cat. "Many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1

Shades of Deja Vu indeed. You are not the first to post about feelings like this, and my guess is you won't be the last either! The nature of the seizure is usually determined by the function of the part of the brain that is involved. Consciousness may be impaired. There are two main types; simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures. These are divided into two main categories â€“ focal motor seizures and focal sensory seizures. Focal motor seizures originate in the frontal lobes of the brain and cause movement of the limbs, head or neck. If the seizure is in the right frontal lobe, then the seizure movement is produced on the left hand side of the body and vice versa. Seizures originating in the frontal lobe can also involve an interruption in speech. Focal sensory seizures originate in the parietal lobes of the brain, producing physical sensations such as tingling or unnatural warmth. If the seizure is in the right parietal lobe, it will produce a tingling or warmth on the left hand side of the body and vice versa. I hope the following information helps when you decide if you are going to investigate it further with a health practitioner? That's always the best way to go when something out of the ordinary happens there is no logical explanation for. Some people have a distinctive feeling or some other warning sign when a seizure is coming. A warning like this is also called an aura. Although some auras are unpleasant, they can be helpful because they can give you time to prepare for the seizure and keep yourself from being injured. Most injuries from seizures happen if there is no warning sign, if the warning is not recognized, or if there is not enough time to react to it. www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/auras.htm Also try doing some research into Sensory seizures: These cause changes in any one of the senses. People with sensory seizures may smell or taste things that aren't there; hear clicking, ringing, or a person's voice when there is no actual sound; or feel a sensation of "pins and needles" or numbness. Seizures may even be painful for some patients. They may feel as if they are floating or spinning in space. They may have visual hallucinations, seeing things that aren't there (a spot of light, a scene with people). http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/seizure_simplepartial.html Hang in there and stay positive and upbeat- it helps. Cat. "Many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1