Was your son consciously awake during his 2nd seizure?

Not to worry - I don't know how common this is, BUT IT'S NOT UNHEARD OF. I used to experience seizures only on the left side of my face also. During the years, I couldn't control my seizures, I had many years of them just like that... It depends on exactly where the leasion is and what it specifically manifests. When you're dealing with seizures, it's not worth it to worry about something as insignificant as that.

YES...it is possible to have seizures on only one side. I have suffered from seizures for 13 years now (I am 45). Mine have been brought on by Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease. My seizures are ALWAYS only on my right side. They don't just involve my face though, they severely involve my right arm & leg as well. I DO NOT lose conciousness for my seizures & at times, they can be VERY long lasting (for one of my worst, an ambulance was called & it went on for over 12 hours at the hospital!). It is common for me to have them go on for hours. BUT...the bright side is that I AM alert & other then the fact that I must stay laying down or I would obviously fall, MOST times, my brain is functioning. The one that required the ambulance was a different TYPE of seizure for me.....I was actually having an "out of body experience" that had me completely freaked out! There is a name for that type of seizure (I have since learned from my Neuro), but I do forget now (a common Lyme problem). SO.....in short....yes, it does happen & I would mention it to the doctor, but I would not be overly concerned. I DO hope that you have seen or have scheduled an appt for your son with a Neurologist as well as his own Pediatrician.

Best of luck to you & your son!

Yes this is normal it can be one side of the face or arm, hand, leg such forth so on most of the time it is the whole side I get the whole side rarely get petite mals those are where you can walk or talk, even starring seizures.

Hi Mom,

I figure you saw the DR. Did he schedule an MRI & EEG for your son?

Here is some info on common types of seizures. But, keep in mind that there are over 20 seizure types recognized here in the States. Not all are listed on this site.

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/medicine/epilepsy-faq/

Questions you may want to ask the DR, during followup, after results of tests are in.

http://www.nomoreseizures.com/

IF your son is diagnosed w/ Epilepsy Start a Journal for him. More info on Journals under 'Recommendations Tab' at top.

Please, educate yourself about Epilepsy & All it's aspects including treatments. Pills aren't the ONLY solution. Your son is old enough to try a 'diet' The ketogenic diet is the best for his age. You can visit these sites for more info to help you decide.

http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/ Info on left side of discussions.

http:/www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/epilepsy-causes.

Knowledge about Epilepsy is a never-ending, ever-learning process. Please do 'homework' & teach your child, too. You may have to speak to his School nurse, counselor & of course his teachers & explain what they need to watch for & what to do. The Epilepsy Foundation & epilepsy.com have lots of info on theis subject.

Keep us posted. Know we care. HUGS!

Love Candi