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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 Wed, 2006-03-29 - 13:55
Maybe this will help. I came across this last night and it sounds like the ones I used to experience.
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Akinetic Seizures:
a·ki·ne·sia Pronunciation (k-nzh, -k-)
n.
Loss of normal motor function, resulting in impaired muscle movement.
[Greek akinsi : a-, without; see a-1 + knsis, motion; see -kinesis.]
aki·netic (-ntk) adj.
Noun 1. akinesia - motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis
akinesis
palsy, paralysis - loss of the ability to move a body part.
Noun 1. akinetic epilepsy - epilepsy characterized by akinesia.
2. akinetic seizure - seizure characterized by akenesia.
I found this information at www.thefreedictionary.com
-Spiz
Re: Re: Re: Re: Unusual complex/simple partial seizures
Submitted by rebpow on Wed, 2006-03-29 - 23:36
Thank you for your reply Spiz.
The definition I saw of Akinetic Seizures said:
They consist of a brief lapse in muscle tone that are caused by temporary alterations in brain function. The seizures are brief - usually less than fifteen seconds. They begin in childhood and may persist into adulthood.
I don't lose muscle tone. I freeze in place. I would stay standing in place, continuing to hold onto anything in my hands. My seizures have also started in adulthood and can last several minutes.
THanks again for the imput though.
-Reb
Re: Re: Unusual complex/simple partial seizures
Submitted by Susumarie on Wed, 2006-03-29 - 07:00
I did not define myself well there, and I am at a loss for the word I am looking for now -- I do definitely understand that complex partial is a lack of awareness; my lack of consciousness that I was referring to was completely out, as in passed out. That is what I thought she was referring to when she said she had never lost consciousness. Sweetsue