Posted by Kathy on February 10, 2000 at 11:13:54:

In Reply to: Concern//Symptoms alarming posted by Nancy on February 10, 2000 at 00:22:26:

: Hi,

: I am asking if anyone can tell me if they have ever heard of the following symptoms my friend has.

: The doctor put her on Tegretol years ago. What she does is all of a sudden quits what ever she is
: doing, takes her finger and goes in a circular motion and hums at the same time. The episodes
: are starting to last longer.
: I am confused as I am an Epileptic with Grand Mal seizures and have never seen this before. Has
: anyone ever heard of these synptoms??

: Sincerely,
: Nancy

Nancy If she doesnt remember any of what she's doing. Sounds like a partial complex seizure and if they are repetitous, It then is. I have had TLE-partial complex szs for 38 yrs. I have pages on this type of epilepsy, if you'ld like email me at KweenB@webtv.net
and I will send you alot of info and the Best book to read on it also.

Sincerely
Kathy