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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Physical pain and emotional distress before seizur

hauntedgirl25
hauntedgirl25
Does anyone get physical pain before or during their seizure? I always get this horrible tingling kind of pins and needles sensation throughout most of my body and then this aching deep in my muscles.Its so painful i end up in tears trying not to scream,i have to take codeine for it. Is emotional distress or outbursts normal before a seizure? I seem to get very depressed,cry about anything, suicidal thoughts or go into a rage. I've been trying to curb my seizures by eating a healthy diet,exercise and sleep. I've tried anti seizure meds and they are horrible and didn't work.
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
hi, I have a lot of pain in my body and don't know what might be from seizures - I do think I get really sore after I have had them in my sleep. I get emotional as well. I am not sure if this is as much from the seizure issue as from knowing I am having the problems and not knowing yet why I am having them. it is pretty frightening and still fairly new to me.

if you want to talk more about this you can private mssg me. I have not talked to very many people here. I know it is no fun to feel alone with this. hugs, Lilly
mishi8055
mishi8055
I have unrelenting body wide pain and am constantly emotional. the stupidest things make me tear up like I'm about to start crying my eyes out if I don't get ahold of myself. I wish I could offer you more support hon, I know this is absolutely horrible to deal with.
Darkprince
Darkprince
Stress makes it Worse YES and Ive even had Doctors tell me that Pain will cause the Brain to overload and "reset".

So, yeah. If you get too Upset or if you're in too much Pain you can bet you Body will React Physicially. Mind and Body are connected in many deeply rooted Ways.
odjaca
odjaca
I have heard the medical profession has finally begun to seriously test the effects of marijuana on patients with epilepsy. Stress being a significant trigger of seizures manifests itself in physical pain as well as emotional breakdown. Consider speaking to your physician about a possible connection between your symptoms and stress levels. If you are morally opposed to marijuana use, force yourself to take time to do the things in your life that give you the greatest pleasure (perhaps add meditation to your daily routine) to help reduce your stress.