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Brain shakes
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 14:34Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
Hi I'm 40 and was just diagnosed with simple partial seziures pending an MRI and an EEG. My symptoms are strange. Wondering if anyone else experiences this. I feel as if my brain is shaking back and forth inside my head. I can stop it with a shake of head. Might happen two or three more times than stop. I can feel it coming on. I never lose consciousness and my son said it happens to him as well.
Hi, Thanks so much for
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2019-11-07 - 09:33
Hi, Thanks so much for posting. It’s important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team discuss your concerns and if you experience any changes in seizure types/frequency, side effects, behaviors and symptoms. Seizures can take on many different forms and affect different people in different ways.Learn more about seizures, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-happens-during-seizureOur new to Epilepsy & Seizure tool kit is a great resource and starting point for learning about epilepsy, what resources are available, how to make the most of doctors' visits, and how to take control of seizures, seizure first aid & safety, & find self-management tools. Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsy It may be helpful to keep a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, setting reminders, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team.Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline