I would look into the discount antisuffocation pillows at night. And because of the vomiting.

take care
Lisa
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My daughter vomits after a seizure as well. We are getting a sleep mat so we can help through the night. Good luck

Meds Epilim, Lamictal, Rivotril and Midazolam and a brand new one Frisium

I'm so glad I finally joined this, My son is eight now, his first major seizure was three years ago. I was wondering about the link to vomiting and epilepsy, and I agree that either it comes because he's had one, or because he's going to have one. It's scary to not know when or what's happening. Today is day four of his flu, and each time he complains about stomach ache I wonder if it was caused from the spacing out. Hopefully our doctor will call tomorrow and I can get some answers. He misses so much school!

My 23 year old daughter has had epilepsy since she was 9, and has tonic clonic type seizures. Most of hers are at night. We have gone through periods where vomiting after a seizure was a regular part of her post-seizure recovery. Many times, she also had a major headache, accompanied by the vomitting. It never seemed to be caused by the meds, because she took them in the morning also, and never had a problem then. I would definitely talk to the doc about this, and see if there is another med he can take that will better control his seizures. Make sure you place him on his side if he is still recovering from a seizure, so he won't aspirate it into his lungs. Best wishes, and welcome to the site, Barbie *************************************** "We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other." -lucian de crescenzo

Hi This is called Abdominal Seizures. Sometimes with simple partials, vomiting can occur too. Here is a site you may want to check out. http://epilepsyontario.org/client/EO/EOWeb.nsf/web/simple+partial+seizures http://www.meridianinstitute.com/abepilep.htm take care Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/

after my partials and/or partial complexes... I typically get a strong sensation of wanting to vomit that hits me instantly.  I do not actually vomit and I do not have nausea... but suddenly and instantly it hits me but then it leaves me just as quickly.

the only 2 neuros I've had both said this was not a symptom of any type of seizure known

I find it very interesting that so many folks who have seizures and/or epilepsy have differing symptoms and that there are differing ways to diagnose seizures.. I have certain symptoms that because they aren't labeled "classic" my only 2 neuros deem me as not having seizures but instead pseudo and yet... so many others share the exact same symptoms as I and actually have been diagnosed with seizures.

My EEGs have been normal but the MRIs have showed abnormalities consistent with possible causes of seizure activity and I had a CHI of moderate intensity prior to their onset.  Yet, because not each symptom I have is considered "classic"... I'm told pseudo.