Community Forum Archive

What type of epilepsy have you got? Because different types are quite different (obvs) ...I just have temporal lobe epilepsy so for me I get auras before anything else. Feel like I'm not really here/dejavu/sometimes like imaginary people are watching me. I cant really say what it's like for tonic clonic

Hi, Thank you for posting. It’s important to remember that you are not alone. However, we know that being diagnosed with epilepsy can be upsetting and make you feel isolated. One of the most important things to help you live with epilepsy is to find a support network. Learn more about your community support, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/social-concerns.Seizures can take on many different forms and affect different people in different ways. Not all parts of a seizure may be visible or easy to separate from each other. To learn more about seizures, visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-happens-during-seizure Our new to Epilepsy & Seizure tool kit is a great resource and starting point for learning about what epilepsy is, what resources are available, how to make the most of doctors' visits, and how to take control of seizures, seizure first aid & safety. Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsyYou may want to consider keeping 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, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. 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 to contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help,hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline

Hello I have all different types of epilepsy and I get auras. Sometimes I get a tingling sensation all over my body. Sometimes my arm or leg will start to spasm. Sometimes I just get a gut feeling. Sometimes nothing. When I do get a warning I immediately lay down and if someone is around I tell them what is happening so they don't freak out as much. I hope this helps a little. Remember that you are not alone in this. You should educate yourself and all of your family and friends about what to do if it happens around them so that you will be safe.

I get a tingly feeling in my stomach or double vision. But, this may be one of those things that family and fiends can help you with. My "stomach aches" were only identified as a kid because I told my mom my stomach was feeling funny and then I would blackout. If you can't remember what happened before, ask the people around you. Did you tell them your head hurt? Did they notice your finger was twitching? Etc.