Deja vu and Seizure

Hi, Thank you for posting. We understand this must have been scary and confusing for you all to experience. Seizures can take on many different forms and affect different people in different ways. It’s important that you’re continuing to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns and to describe these episodes you’re experiencing further. It’s also important that you review any changes in in seizure types/frequency, side effects symptoms, behaviors and moods to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. If you have not already, you may want to consider seeing an epileptologist (epilepsy specialist). For assistance finding a specialist near you, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems.To learn more about medications you take, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effectsIt may be helpful to keep a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, setting reminders, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. For additional information regarding seizure safety at night, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/staying-safe/safety-while-sleeping  And review our seizure alert device factsheet with your doctor, to see if a seizure alert device is an option for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf

Hi, Thank you for posting. We understand this must have been scary and confusing for you all to experience. Seizures can take on many different forms and affect different people in different ways. It’s important that you’re continuing to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns and to describe these episodes you’re experiencing further. It’s also important that you review any changes in in seizure types/frequency, side effects symptoms, behaviors and moods to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. If you have not already, you may want to consider seeing an epileptologist (epilepsy specialist). For assistance finding a specialist near you, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems.To learn more about medications you take, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effectsIt may be helpful to keep a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, setting reminders, recording medical history, moods,behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. For additional information regarding seizure safety at night, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/staying-safe/safety-while-sleeping  And review our seizure alert device factsheet with your doctor, to see if a seizure alert device is an option for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and additional resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline