Are there any warning signs before a seizure?

Seizures are usually… Some warning signs of possible seizures may include: Odd feelings, often indescribable. Unusual smells, tastes, or feelings. Unusual experiences – “out-of-body” sensations; feeling detached; body looks or feels different; situations or people look unexpectedly familiar or strange.

What is the most common seizure trigger?

12 most common seizure triggers

• Missing medication. The most common reason for a seizure is forgetting to take your anti-epileptic drugs (AED) or deliberately not taking it.
• Alcohol.
• Recreational drugs.
• Caffeine.
• Lack of sleep / tiredness.
• Stress / anxiety.
• Boredom.
• Dehydration.

How do you prevent a seizure when you feel it coming?

10 tips to prevent seizures

1. Take your medication as prescribed. Anti-epileptic medications are designed to help prevent seizures.
2. Don’t consume alcohol.
3. Avoid substance misuse.
4. Practice stress management.
5. Maintain a sleep schedule.
6. Keep a consistent meal schedule.
7. Avoid flashing lights.
8. Protect yourself from head injuries.

What are the 4 stages of a seizure?

In addition to these categorizations, there are four distinct phases of seizures: prodromal, early ictal (the “aura”), ictal, and post-ictal.

What can provoke a seizure?

Here are some of the seizure triggers that have been reported by people with epilepsy:

• Not taking epilepsy medicine as prescribed.
• Feeling tired and not sleeping well.
• Stress.
• Alcohol and recreational drugs.
• Flashing or flickering lights.
• Monthly periods.
• Missing meals.
• Having an illness which causes a high temperature.

What does an aura seizure feel like?

Flashing or flickering lights, blurry vision, dark spots, partial vision loss, or seeing things that aren’t there. A feeling of deja vu, panic, or detachment. Hearing voices or buzzing, ringing, or drumming sounds. Unusual, typically unpleasant smells.