It is a good idea to collect as much information as possible about the seizure/s to share with your doctor. We have put together some questions to help you, as well as anyone who has seen you have a seizure. The answers to these questions could give you useful information to take to a meeting with your doctor.
- What was the date and time of the seizure/s?
- Where did the seizure/s happen (e.g. home, work, school)?
- What were you doing just before the seizure/s happened?
- Did anyone see you have the seizure/s?
- How did you feel before the seizure/s (e.g. hot, stressed, unwell)?
- Did you experience any unusual feelings before the seizure (e.g. nausea, dizziness, unusual smells, tingling, pain)?
- Had you used any alcohol or drugs before the seizure/s (prescription or recreational)?
- Were any parts of your body affected during the seizure/s (e.g. stiff limbs, floppy limbs, jerking, convulsions, closed or open eyes)?
- Was one side of the body or face more affected than the other (e.g. head turning to one side, eyes or limbs moved to the right or left)?
- Did you lose consciousness, get injured and/or experience changes to breathing?
- Did you talk or do anything unusual during the seizure/s?
- Were you able to respond to others during the seizure/s?
- Did you bite your tongue or the inside of your cheek during the seizure/s?
- Did you lose bladder or bowel control during your seizure/s?
- What do you remember about the seizure/s?
- How long did it take you to fully recover after the seizure/s (i.e. feel alert and able to return to your normal self)?