@bliberty1946 Hi
Thank you for sharing your story, and welcome to our group!
Absence seizures can sometimes be confused with focal impaired awareness seizures. I wrote a bit more about this earlier in the discussion if you'd like to take a look:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426337/
In the meantime, it might be really helpful to start keeping a simple journal of your episodes. Just jot down things like what you were doing when it happened, how you felt before, during, and after, and roughly how long each episode lasted. This information can be really valuable for your coming neurologist appointment.
I'm curious, when you have these episodes, how long does it typically take before you feel completely back to normal? And do you notice any confusion afterward, or do you feel pretty clear once it's over?
You're absolutely doing the right thing by getting in to see a neurologist. Wishing you the best with your appointment!
Chris