A lump in my throat

[JLynn]

It happened again this morning, a simple partial I'm guessing, even after I took my med (I swear it was a placebo, lol).
During this one, and others recently, I have noticed that soon into feeling weird I get the sensation of a big lump in my throat, this making it feel hard to breath, along with what else happened, that I dont really want to talk about.
Just wondering, anyone else ever get this lump in your throat feeling?
It goes away slowly as the rest of my "symptoms" go away.
I guess it is to do with the seizure? But again, something else that doesnt make a drop of sense, why would I get a lump feeling in my throat.
It just makes the whole experience scare me worse, as I dont enjoy a single drop of any of it, ever!
Anyone relate to this? Or maybe it has nothing to do with the seizure, heck I dont know.
Thanks,
JLynn

[skillefer]

Maybe the 'lump in the throat" is actually an aura.

[homemom360]

it may have to do with the seizure or it mat have to do with the way your body is reacting to the seizure. when i have a parcial that turns into a grand mal, my heart races, i can't breath, and try as i may i can not do anything about it, it's almost like my body goes into a panic attack. i would suggest concentrating and see if this feeling happens at any other time, or if you can do anything to stop or reverse the feeling.

[RobinN]

Whenever there was something that confused me about Rebecca's disorder, I would get on the internet and start a Google search of all the different possibilities. I would read and read, and do more searches from what I had found. This was the only way I could get a handle on what was occurring.

Obviously I couldn't "feel it", but I could draw connections as to what was occuring.
If anything it helped me in many ways stay sane.

Rebecca only once had a seizure that challenged her breathing. The neurologist told me that Yes this could be considered seizure activity. I don't remember what medication she was on at the time, but it seemed that each medication caused unusual activity. I am so glad that now she is off it all.

[JLynn]

Okay, I tried the google thing using a few different phrases, and finally found several that listed "lump the the throat" seizure, aura, etc. But when I went into the site, there really wasnt any info about it.
Finally I found one that lists it specifically as an aura! Bingo, it is on a site
that is the enclyclopedia britannica. I am not allowed to list links here yet I guess, thats okay though, as by the response it doesnt sound like this occurs with many folks here.
So, the suggestion that it is an aura, and to google search sound to be right.
I dont get it everytime, but often enough. I am realizing that many of my seizures are just one big aura that do not progress. Since the doc upped my meds a couple weeks ago, they end without the extreme shaking, so that is an improvement! I think the doc said that these are simple partials, not "just aura's"
Anyhow, if its in this enclyclopedia britannica, apparently Im not alone,
another sign Im not just "nuts" either
Thanks guys!!!!!!
JLynn

[RobinN]

Sounds like you found something that is similar to what you are feeling.
I find the searches to be empowering. I couldn't find the exact encyclopedia link that you suggested but I did find these two pages that do speak about the throat being an active part of that particular type of seizure.

Simple partial seizures result from epileptic activity which is localized in one part of the brain, usually the cortex or limbic system.

Consciousness is not impaired: people experiencing a simple partial seizure can talk and answer questions. They will remember what went on during the seizure.

Simple partial seizures take different forms in different people. They are further classified according to their symptoms:

* Autonomic Seizures - These seizures are accompanied by autonomic symptoms or signs, such as abdominal discomfort or nausea which may rise into the throat (epigastric rising), stomach pain, the rumbling sounds of gas moving in the intestines (borborygmi), belching, flatulence and vomiting. This has sometimes been referred to as abdominal epilepsy. Other symptoms may include pallor, flushing, sweating, hair standing on end (piloerection), dilation of the pupils, alterations in heart rate and respiration, and urination. A few people may experience sexual arousal, penile erection, and orgasm.

* Emotional and Other - Simple partial seizures which arise in or near the temporal lobes often take the form of an odd experience. One may see or hear things that are not there. One feels emotions, often fear, but sometimes sadness, anger, or joy. There may be a bad smell or a bad taste, a funny feeling in the pit of the stomach or a choking sensation. These seizures are sometimes called simple partial seizures of temporal lobe origin or temporal lobe auras.

* Motor - Other simple partial seizures include (clonic, jerking) convulsive movements. Jerking typically begins in one area of the body -- the face, arm, leg, or trunk -- and may spread to other parts of the body. These seizures are sometimes called Jacksonian motor seizures; their spread is called a Jacksonian march. It cannot be stopped.

* Sensory Seizures - Some simple partial seizures consist of a sensory experience. The person may see lights, hear a buzzing sound, or feel tingling or numbness in a part of the body. These seizures are sometimes called Jacksonian sensory seizures.

Simple partial seizures usually last just a few seconds, although they may be longer. If there are no convulsions, they may not be obvious to the onlooker.

http://www.epilepsyontario.org/clien...s?OpenDocument

SIMPLE PARTIAL SEIZURES. Multiple signs and symptoms may be present during a single simple partial seizure. These symptoms include specific muscles tensing and then alternately contracting and relaxing, speech arrest, vocalizations, and involuntary turning of the eyes or head. There could be changes in vision, hearing, balance, taste, and smell. Additionally, patients with simple partial seizures may have a sensation in the abdomen, sweating, paleness, flushing, hair follicles standing up (piloerection), and dilated pupils (the dark center in the eye enlarges). Seizures with psychological symptoms include thinking disturbances and hallucinations, or illusions of memory, sound, sight, time, and self-image.

http://www.minddisorders.com/Py-Z/Seizures.html