Epilepsy Ontario

Startle epilepsy is a type of reflex epilepsy in which seizures are provoked by loud noises or sudden surprises. Most patients with startle epilepsy are only sensitive to one sensory modality (i.e. temperature, taste, sound, pressure). However, it is the unexpected nature of the stimulus rather than the sensory modality that characterizes startle epilepsy. Patients [...]

(Focal Cortical Seizures) Simple partial seizures result from epileptic activity localized in one part of the brain, usually the cortex or limbic system. Consciousness is not impaired. Someone experiencing a simple partial seizure can talk and answer questions. S/he will remember what happened during the seizure. Simple partial seizures take different forms in different people. [...]

Nocturnal seizures are usually tonic-clonic. They might occur just after a person has fallen asleep, just before waking, during daytime sleep, or while in a state of drowsiness. People who experience nocturnal seizures may find it difficult to wake up or to stay awake. Although unaware of having had a seizure while asleep, they may [...]