could this be symptoms of a seizure - Epilepsy Message Board

sammi2 · 11-16-2007, 12:20 PM

This is a new symptom for me & I don't know if it's part of seizure, migraine or nerve pain. I have the feeling in my head, usually back right side, of an electrical zap or shock. I feel like I have to move or get out of bed or it will happen again. I have had them a few times b/4 in my legs. I thought at first it might be restless leg but it doesn't happen on a regular basis. The head zaps are the scariest. Anyone experience this? Thanks.

sammi2 · 11-20-2007, 07:18 AM

No one has had these symptoms? I'm guessing it's not a seizure, but what?

dogmom · 11-20-2007, 12:37 PM

Sorry you haven't received any responses, Sammi...Have you spoken to your neurologist about these "zaps?" I've experienced little zaps before--usually leading up to a simple or complex partial seizure OR if I'm titrating on a new AED. You also suffer from migraines so perhaps it's related to that?

I say it can't hurt to tell your doc about this latest development. Maybe it's something as simple as a med. adjustment?

Best of luck....

gothmumfe · 11-20-2007, 04:26 PM

I have just been diagnosed with epilepsy and I get those head zaps too. Generally after them I go into a seizure though. Within a few hours I go into a complex partial seizure then im wasted for hours afterwards.

Ive just started tegretol and the zaps are now starting to lessen off..

lamb · 11-20-2007, 06:56 PM

I get a zap on the right side of my neck. I have a VNS but thats the left. The way I describe it is it's like a mosquito bite & each time I 'slap' my neck then realize it wasn't mosquito. That all happens in about 15 seconds