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Unusual complex/simple partial seizures
Mon, 03/27/2006 - 23:57Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
So, I've been having seizures. I don't have
convulsions, but I slow down to the point where I
freeze up and can't move or speak for 2-10
minutes at a time. I've had this happen 15 times in
the last 7 weeks. I'm conscious and can stay sitting
up. My eyes can move, but I can't move a muscle in
the rest of my body. I will also often start nodding my head and biting the air. I don't try to, it just sort of happens.
I've just seen a Neurologist. First, he thought they were panic attacks, but then he said they're probably Complex Partial Seizures. From what I've read, that doesn't make sense because I don't lose consciousness and it can last a lot longer than 2 minutes.
I am hoping that someone on this forum will have some experience/insight/advice for me.
Comments
Re: Re: Re: Unusual complex/simple partial seizures
Submitted by spiz on Tue, 2006-03-28 - 16:13
Hi Todd,
Welcome! I'm glad you found us. This site is full of nice people who listen, care and give advice.
The bench for those of us who think we are losing it is rather full, but there's always room for one more. I'm so sorry you are feeling that way, but let me assure you - you're not going insane. What epilepsy and AED's do to our memories and moods is sad, but we need one for the other. For me, knowing that there are others out there that understand this frustration helps me not feel as angry and frustrated as I used to before I found this site. Your mind, as well as mine, is still very much with us...it just likes to hide from us from time to time. (Smiles!)
Again, so glad you are here!
-Spiz
Re: Re: Unusual complex/simple partial seizures
Submitted by spiz on Tue, 2006-03-28 - 15:54
Lisa,
Wow! Great site! Thanks. I'm going to look on there and see if there is a seizure that causes a person to start choking out of the blue. Throat seizure?
-Spiz
Re: Re: Unusual complex/simple partial seizures
Submitted by John Todd Brosky on Tue, 2006-03-28 - 14:13
Well certainly proves the point, we're all different. In fact I seem to have several kinds besides my grand mal. I was in court theother day yalking to the judge and the next thing I knew my wifw was talking to me in hall way, that's twice for type. I finally gave up trying to drive, one bad accdent whhen i first started having , in fact it was my second seizure. Sorry, just found you guys, others don't quite know, I'm afaaid I'm going insane, my wif says no, lots of fears but then again, lots of goodtimes. Regards/todd, am lousy typist but