Epilepsy & Seizures Support Group

Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Seizures (or convulsions) are temporary abnormal electrophysiologic phenomena of the brain, resulting in abnormal synchronization of electrical neuronal...

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Anyone have these symptoms?

claymom
claymom
I'm wondering if I might be having focal seizures. All my life, I have had episodes when my eyes suddenly stare straight ahead of their own volition. I can't move them or blink. My eyes feel "stuck" in a stare. I remain fully aware, and can even respond to those around me, although it takes some extra effort. These episodes are brief, a few seconds to maybe 30 seconds at the most. Interestingly enough, my father does the same thing. I mentioned it to my PCP, and she just said "Oh I don't think you're having seizures or anything like that." But SOMETHING is happening. Anyone have any ideas?
LikeJob
LikeJob
YES , i have these spells, i will stare right at a person or object and can move my eyes ...i sometime dont recall what the person said to me, my daughter will say :""MOM you were staring right at me, How could you not hear""? i think it has something to do with seizures, my opinion.. Doctor brush me off all the time, and they made some of the dunbest remarks to go along with it ! Sorry you are going thru this, Comforting hugs and prayers, Jobby
sparkles2016
sparkles2016
You are not alone in that. I have had those episodes since I can remember. When I have mine, not only do I stare off into nothing, I sometimes can almost see things, but I can hear things. Kindergarden is the furthest back I can remember. I would tell my mom it felt like a witch was putting a spell on me. I didnt know how else to explain it to her. When I, and my mom, would mention it to my dr, he also would tell me it was all in my head. Well, years later, it turnes out that it was. And guess who was the dr on duty at the ER that day that I had my first grand mal. I so wanted to tell him he was right, but I just wasnt up to it.
But please, dont take your PCP's word for it, get a second opinion. See a neurologist for your second opinion. What can it hurt?
survivor69
survivor69
U COULD B HAVING PARTIAL SEIZURES.
GBU
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