Does anyone have this happen to them?

[MaryK]

Hi: When I am very tired and I start falling asleep my stomach area kinda has these rolling deep abdominal spasms. I try to wake up but cannot. It is a very weird feeling. Not painful just happens. Anyone have anything like this? My t/c are controlled, but maybe this is some variation.

Thank you.
Katie

 

[LJ-Bain]

It could be a simple partial. Your brain often throws off funky patterns just when you're dozing to sleep. I guess that's one of the reasons why they like to do sleep deprivation EEGs.

 

[Nakamova]

The vagus nerve more or less runs from the stomach up to the brain, so some kinds of seizure can involve abdominal spasms. You might consider taking a magnesium supplement to see if it helps -- magnesium can help with preventing muscles spasms of all sorts, including cramping.

 

[qtowngirl]

I agree with LJ Bain on this one. I've been a sufferer of simple partials for years and an odd stomach sensation just fits to a tee. There are four categories in which S-Ps are put (Motor, Sensory, Autonomic, and Psychic). Autonomic is what controls the stomach:

AUTONOMIC seizures:
These cause changes in the part of the nervous system that automatically controls bodily functions. These common seizures may include strange or unpleasant sensations in the stomach, chest, or head; changes in the heart rate or breathing; goose bumps.

Are you having any other strange sensations or thoughts right before, after, or during the stomach rolling?

 

[MaryK]

Actually, yes I sometimes have a rapid heart beat and then real shallow breathing. Thanks for your help.