Triggers

Hi, Thank you for posting. We understand it can be really frustrating and upsetting to have a seizure after not having one for almost two years. We cannot determine if this loud throbbing noise you describe contributed to your seizure or not. It’s important that you’re following-up with your healthcare team to discuss this most recent episode you experienced further, and if you continue to experience changes in seizure frequency, types, behaviors, moods and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. You may want to consider keeping a journal or a 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. By tracking your seizures overtime, you may be able to recognize a pattern, allowing you to modify your behavior or lifestyle appropriately. To learn more about the importance of tracking your seizures, visit:  https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy/tracking-my-seizures/importance-tracking-seizuresAdditionally, you may always contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 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

I have been on several medications and some of them change the character and presentation of my seizures. These weird changes include having long (10+ minute) blackouts. That's one of the telltale signs for me, because I do not naturally have long blackouts with my daytime seizures. So, I mean, a medication *can* do that. If that's what caused your blackout, of course I can't know. Also, I have heard of people having auditory triggers.