Hello Lucyobee an welcome to NeuroTalk from me as well.

You really have been through a rough time lately haven't you? I wish could say some wise words that would give you all the answers that you seek, but unfortunately I can't.

We do however have a great Headache Forum where you'll meet others in smilar situations to your own and I see you already have the link to that.

Here is the link to our Epilepsy Forum as well : http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum11.html

May I also suggest the Medication Forum if you're concerned about any aspect of those that you've been taking. Here's the link to that one: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum72.html

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

hi

thanks a million for the advice....still not sure because my last visit with a neuro said it was migraine aura without headache and even though the majority of the symptoms have been happening with varying frequency over the years they are not affecting my life too much, i can cope with it most of the time. (generally keep it to myself though because people dont seem to understand when i try to explain). i really dont want to start medication and bring very real symptoms from side effects on myself when i don't feel that bad! and also even a temporary restriction on driving would have a huge effect!

Hi Lucy! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Hello lucy and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Glad you found us, so please make yourself at home.