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Epilepsy or seizure disorder? Why stroke?

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Dec 29, 2023 | Replies (37)
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@tonyde

I've had issues with talking and walking after a seizure, once it last for the entire next day. I also have had episodes where I suddenly fall backwards, and only backwards, with difficulty speaking, lasting less than a minute. A few were followed by an emotional breakdown, very embarrassing.

Are there triggers to your seizures? Stress and exhaustion seem to be two of mine.

Do you have any signs that a seizure is about to happen? Sometimes are feel like something is wrong a few seconds before, often it comes with no warning.

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Chris Gautier OR Santosha | @santosha | Oct 30, 2023

Hi @tonyde

I have learned some time ago a classification of triggers that I find interesting: physical, external and internal.
Physical triggers:
Examples: glúten, little or bad sleep, menstruation, low sodium, flashing lights, etc.
External Triggers:
Speaking in public is something that stresses me much and is an external trigger to my seizures
Internal Triggers:
Examples: emotions such as fear, stress, anxiety, rage, etc.

I do have signs that a seizure is going to happen, though I do not always remember them after the seizures. I believe the seizure erased that from my memory. When I have this sensibility I try to stop what I am doing and do some breathing. It helps sometimes. Give it a try.

Chris (Santosha)

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