I think I have symptons similar to epilepsy but do not lose consciousness.
I
have recently heard that it is possible to be epileptic without losing
consciousness. My neurologist has never used the term to describe my
symptons.
Says I have vestibular problems which cause migraines. However he has
prescribed clonazepam (Rivotril) and propranolol (Inderal). These keep the
migraine fairly well under control.Before taking these drugs I experience
the
following symptons and then had a migraine.
I react to bright light, white or neon, fla****ng light & disco lighting,
looking out side car windows while travelling, sudden turning, overhead
fans
turning under lights, etc.
I start to feel disorientated, facial numbness begins extending down to
throat. Mouth sometimes twists. Cannot speak coherently; words slurred,
cannot form sentences as brain cannot find words needed. Sometimes hands
contort. Breathing becomes rapid but I try to control the breathing it as
I
know episode will not last long (normally 1-2 minutes). Need to sleep
after
episode and tired/out of it the next day. These episodes happen more if
I'm
tired or have had to concentrate on a conversation for an extended time. I
need to sleep before going out at night or having people over.
Have family history (cousins) with epilepsy and my father had same
problems
as I do.
Would like some feedback to find correct diagnosis.
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lucyloo australia
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