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    Apr 28, 2009, 08:35 PM
    I think I had a seizure
    I'm not sure if this was a partial seizure or a panic attack. It lasted only maybe tops 45 seconds it seems. I was sitting in my university's library cleaning out my email inbox when suddenly I felt this dizzy, wooshing sensation that I normally got just before I had seizures as a kid. I haven't had a seizure since 98 and have been off medication for almost three years now, since the tests came back with normal brain wave frequency etc. However when I was younger I would have the seizures in which I would get the warning dizziness and then I would loose consciousness and collapse and convulse. This time around I had that same dizziness, felt a little confused, a little panicked upon thinking I would have a seizure, and my heart started racing. The dizziness intensified like it normally does, and I sat back and waited and nothing happened. I don't remember feeling anything else and couldn't even describe how I felt entirely if I was asked. But I never lost consiousness however I can't entirely recall what happened exactly. Afterwards I felt exhausted and drained and felt the need to leave and go home. This only lasted about a minute so I'm not sure if this was a seizure or a panic attack, would anyone know? Also if it was a seizure and I go see the doctor is it true that my driving license will be revoked until I'm seizure free for six months?
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    Apr 28, 2009, 08:42 PM

    Worry about your health not other issues, this could be serious and you need to see the doctor.

    And OK, would you want other people who could have a seizure driving on the road when you or your love ones are out there.
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    Apr 28, 2009, 08:44 PM
    There is no way for us to know if this was a seizure or a panic attack. In all honesty it could be either. However, considering you had seizures in the past, this may be the beginning of a return to a seizure state. Best to be seen by your doctor to be sure.

    Now, as far as the driver's license, if it is a return to seizure disorder, this is possible. But if you contact your doc and go on meds before this progresses, it may save your driving privileges.
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