It's understandable to worry that those symptoms - confusion, difficulty speaking, feeling off balance - could be auras before a seizure. Auras can take many forms, including sensory changes, emotions, and confusion. Since you haven't had auras before, it would be a good idea to discuss these new symptoms with your doctor Show Full Answer

It's understandable to worry that those symptoms - confusion, difficulty speaking, feeling off balance - could be auras before a seizure. Auras can take many forms, including sensory changes, emotions, and confusion. Since you haven't had auras before, it would be a good idea to discuss these new symptoms with your doctor to determine if they are related to your epilepsy or not. If your doctor confirms they are auras, the next step would be updating your seizure action plan. That may include getting to a safe place when you feel an aura coming on, alerting someone that a seizure may happen, timing how long the aura lasts, and reporting all the details back to your doctor.

 This AI-generated response comes from MyEpilepsyTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

Auras and Epilepsy