Sleepy seizure

[MamaDuck4]

After some of my seizures even the petite mal I get so unbearably sleepy. It's one of the only ways to tell. The odd sensation seizures and absent seizures prolduce such a similar effect as the grand mal. Is that normal? I know o have seizures I'm unaware of though too. My grand mal sometimes lack auras and I only realize I've had one when im extremely confused and sleepy sporting major bruises from whatever ingot when I fall.

Another thing.... how can you tell they're getting better?

 

[Silat]

It's pretty normal to be sleepy after a seizure. Also confusion and disorientation are common as well.
The word I tend to use is "exhausted". Especially after a tonic-clonic.

Define "Better"?
Ideally, they stop.
Sometimes one can tell things are getting better by duration and intensity slowly reducing. Ideally, this will also lead to a complete stop to the seizures. That depends on the person, the treatment, and how they respond to it though.

 

[MamaDuck4]

Exhausted is perfect. I did research for the first time last night. Glad I did. Now I know what types of seizures I have (when aware) and types Df reports me having. Starting a seizure journal today. Also talking to Dr about med change. I can't take the anger anympre

 

[Nakamova]

Good for you! Being pro-active -- taking active, positive steps -- can really help you in coping with epilepsy or other health issues. Getting informed, communicating well with your doctors, and keeping a seizure journal are all great ways to be proactive. There are some good basic tips here too: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f22/proactive-prescription-epilepsy-1254/