Is it Seizures?

 Although I have not had any problems with this it wouldn't surprise me if someone experiences more seizures when they yawn and do some mild exercise.  Have you ever had an outpatient EEG?  I have had many of these as a child and I always remember part of it included a hyperventilation part.  I guess for some people this can reduce seizure threshold and leave them more vulnerable to seizure activity.  Don't feel foolish to ask your doctor about this.  Although it would be scary to receive the diagnosis "epilepsy" it might be comforting to get some answers so you can comfortably enjoy the pleasant and healthy activities of stretching and yawning.Mike

Hi, Thank you for posting. We cannot determine if these episodes you describe experiencing as a child is related to epilepsy or not. As Michael mentioned in his comment it's important that you’re following up with your healthcare team to explore this further and if you experience any changes in symptoms, moods or behaviors.Documenting these episodes, you’ve experience in detail like you done in your post and providing a thorough family history (if possible), will be very helpful to review with your healthcare team. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for tracking these episodes you’ve experienced, setting reminders, managing medications, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Our new to Epilepsy & Seizure tool kit is a great resource and starting point for learning about what epilepsy is, what resources are available, how to make the most of doctors' visits, and how to take control of seizures, seizure first aid & safety. Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsyAdditionally, 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

Hi XynithPeregrine,as an epileptic with allergies, I recommend you make an appointment with an allergist.  The allergist will have you inhale/exhale,...inhale/exhale, ..inhale/exhale..for a short period of time, and yet within that very short period, you will be in a state of agony when your brain waves will easily trigger the loss of vision/body control.The allergist will be able to quickly measure the amount of oxygen as it reaches in your bloodstream, with each and every breath you inhale/exhale.  Long story short, this may simply be a lung capacity problem such as asthma or bronchitis......and, since you've had these symptoms ever since early childhood, your diagnosis can be  far simpler and easy to treat than what you fear them to be.Good luck as you go forward,Irma