What are the signs of a seizure coming on?

General symptoms or warning signs of a seizure can include:

• Staring.
• Jerking movements of the arms and legs.
• Stiffening of the body.
• Loss of consciousness.
• Breathing problems or stopping breathing.
• Loss of bowel or bladder control.
• Falling suddenly for no apparent reason, especially when associated with loss of consciousness.

What does the moment before a seizure feel like?

Some patients may have a feeling of having lived a certain experience in the past, known as “déjà vu.” Other warning signs preceding seizures include daydreaming, jerking movements of an arm, leg, or body, feeling fuzzy or confused, having periods of forgetfulness, feeling tingling or numbness in a part of the body.

Can you feel a non epileptic seizure coming on?

Some people experience symptoms similar to those of an epileptic seizure but without any unusual electrical activity in the brain. When this happens it is known as a non-epileptic seizure (NES).

What to do if you feel a seizure coming on?

Give the person room, clear hard or sharp objects, and cushion the head. Don’t try to hold the person down, stop movements, or put anything in the person’s mouth. For milder seizures, like ones involving staring or shaking arms or legs, guide the person away from hazards—sharp objects, traffic, stairs.

What does it feel like after a seizure?

People can lose control of their bladder and bowels during or after the seizure. After the seizure, you may feel confused, exhausted, and sore. If you fell during the seizure, you might have pain or discomfort. You’ll also likely have a severe headache.

How long after a seizure Do you feel normal?

As the seizure ends, the postictal phase occurs – this is the recovery period after the seizure. Some people recover immediately while others may take minutes to hours to feel like their usual self.