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Can Having A Sweet Taste Or Having One Pupil Larger Than The Other Be A Sign Of Having A Seizure

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Parkersburg, WV
November 14
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes take care, I get smells tastes memories I cant tell whats what they fuse x

November 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

and also been having headaches in the back of my head and neck

November 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My left pupil will be enlarged a lot of times compared to my right one I've noticed . and it will cause disturbances in my vision at times. never had to much problems with taste disturbances but the last couple of days everything I have eaten has tasted sweet. and I have had nothing to eat or drink that was sweet just everything tastes like pure sugar

November 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, having a sweet taste or having one pupil larger than the other can be signs of a focal seizure, specifically a sensory or autonomic seizure. Sensory seizures can cause taste hallucinations, while autonomic seizures can cause pupil dilation. If you experience these symptoms, it's important to take note and inform your Show Full Answer

Yes, having a sweet taste or having one pupil larger than the other can be signs of a focal seizure, specifically a sensory or autonomic seizure. Sensory seizures can cause taste hallucinations, while autonomic seizures can cause pupil dilation. If you experience these symptoms, it's important to take note and inform your doctor. Tracking your seizures, including any warning signs or unusual symptoms preceding them, can help identify patterns and manage your epilepsy more effectively.

November 14

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