Simple Partial Seizure Onset

[Levihope]

Hi,

I wondered if anyone else experiences onset of partial seizures from movement. It really seems to me at night when I roll over, that's when some of the partials will kick in. My head bobs, and it generally happens after I turn from one side to the other--is that normal? I guess normal is a relative term since nothing about epilepsy if probably 'normal'.

I went to get the sleep study last night, still in the diagnosis phase, and I had a small experience with the partial when I rolled over. So we'll see what the neuro says.

This is all so freaky!

 

[Nakamova]

Movement can be a trigger for some, though there could also perhaps be a circulation issue playing a role.

http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/body-movement-seizure-trigger-12479/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/weird-triggers-7511/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/anyone-else-have-these-16303/

 

[julie wishes]

YES from me . Happens a lot.

 

[Levihope]

Thanks, that's good to know. It seems when I put my head down on the left side, that will trigger it, and it sometimes will leave my head burning and hurting afterwards.

I went to the neuro today. He is going to try treating the sleep apnea to see if that will make it go away. If that doesn't work, he'll treat with meds and do a 3-day study.

Is this epilepsy if it is caused by apnea? Uggh, so glad the MRI was normal. Yay!

Thanks for your replies!