Lucybee

Yes, they do sound a lot like partial seizures. But they also sound a lot
like you are having aura's which is also simple partial seizures. And honestly
you sound like that is the kind you are having if any almost completely.

The reason you need to mention this to the doctor is because if this is
true then she/he can help you get on the right medication and help get
them controlled. Because if you don't get them controlled they could
turn into more severe seizures, either complex partial seizures or the
ones that used to be called gran mal.

Now about the fact that you might not be able to drive. Its a toss up really,
because if its technically aura's and simple partial seizures, then its very
much possible the neuro will ask you to take a break from driving as much
as possible. But still allow you to drive after say a month or two, when you have seen how you will react to the medication. Reason being because you
aren't exactly having a altered conscious.

And that is what you are wanting to keep from happening. And if you don't
get this under control and they are seizures then that is what might happen.

But the good thing about what you are describing is that you are aware of
what is going on. Seem to have a good recollection of things that are happening, and can keep alert through them. I know how frightening it
can be, but it could honestly be worse.



Also there are a couple of forms of migraines and other things that cause some of these symptoms too. So its also possible, that your headaches are
connected.

Please also go to the epilepsy forum here.

Donna