26 years
Mine occurs from year to year. The seizure happens when I start seeing Deja vus & swallowing saliva fastly. Sometimes I lose consciousness. Is it EPI?
Jun 12, 2015
I do not know what you mean by EPI, but if you are trying to say that you suspect that your condition is a form of epileptic seizures then yes this could be the case. The feeling of déjà vu and the repeated swallowing or chewing are typical of what we call a temporal lobe epilepsy, as déjà vu is linked to the part of the brain (lobe) situated on the lateral side. These unusual sensations belong to what is known as an aura. An aura is a bunch of strange signs that may or may not precede a convulsive seizure (not all patients with epilepsy experience an aura) and typically lasts for a few seconds to few minutes. The convulsions are a series of body/muscle involuntary contractions that may be localized or generalized. Episodes may span a few minutes and are sometimes followed by loss of consciousness with or without the ability to recall the episod; the patient may also be confused/disoriented and lethargic and has difficulty speaking.
Of course, there is an entity known as pseudo-seizures that mimics an actual convulsion but has no underlying abnormalities in the brain electric waves. This condition is triggered by emotional and/or psychological stress.
To make a proper diagnosis of the condition, consulting a neurologist is necessary. He/she needs to take more detailed information about the episodes, their timing and frequency, triggers, previous medical history,family history of similar disease, medications etc. An electroencephalogram (EEG) or the tracing of the brain electrical activity should be requested. The correct diagnosis and treatment will then be determined.
Of course, there is an entity known as pseudo-seizures that mimics an actual convulsion but has no underlying abnormalities in the brain electric waves. This condition is triggered by emotional and/or psychological stress.
To make a proper diagnosis of the condition, consulting a neurologist is necessary. He/she needs to take more detailed information about the episodes, their timing and frequency, triggers, previous medical history,family history of similar disease, medications etc. An electroencephalogram (EEG) or the tracing of the brain electrical activity should be requested. The correct diagnosis and treatment will then be determined.
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