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Jamais vu Deja vu
Tue, 10/24/2006 - 10:05Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
please will someone explain to me- when these things happen are they an "aura" or are they an actual seizure?
how frequently does this occur in a non-epileptic population?
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Hi Bedge, :) (Truth is.. I
Submitted by solis on Tue, 2006-10-24 - 17:33
Hi Bedge, :)
(Truth is.. I ~stupidly~ didn't realize you were referring to me, proving age and wisdom don't always go together. lol Seriously, after surgery, I have been dumber than ever. I just hope this vanishes before a year is up)
I'm really sorry to hear of your hassle (been there) but if your meds aren't working; please (for your own sake) get back to the doctor and change meds. Within the group of new meds, there are many many people that are controlled.
I wish you the very best.
Great photo, btw!
Do us all a favour and write a blog telling of your epilepsy.. :)
~sol
Re: Hi widhrt, :) I'm going to
Submitted by wldhrt13 on Tue, 2006-10-24 - 19:41
thank you sol for the info. I did not know that simple partials that I may have, could go on and spread and do other funky things. I don't think I have ever had a complex partial because so far, as best I can recollect. I remember everything from the onset of deja-weirdnesses til the end. I do stare off into space several times a week as well, but it doesn't usually coincide with the deja-vu stuff. My mom has always just called it "resting your eyes" and while I am staring I can hear people trying to get my attention. So from the sounds of it, for me it is simple partial activity alone. but who knows? thanks again for the info, I like learning new things. ~pamela
Re: Hi widhrt, :) I'm going to
Submitted by Bedge on Tue, 2006-10-24 - 16:31
Since we keep missing each other on IM Pamela .. I'll give you my low down now .... I get it to. Sometimes almost daily, although it may be minor. In some cases it will result in a Complex Partial. Although, I more so feel like I am in a dream and sort of reliving the moment, among other horrible feelings. It really scares me and I can never tell how it will end up. Peace, out!