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Question for those who've suffered from seizures.

I was wondering if after a seizure do you feel intensely fatigued and almost... intoxicated or even maybe like kind of hungover?

Some may be aware I had a fainting spell recently and the ER docs and my own doctor suspected it may have been some form of seizure. I got referred out to a neurologist and was told to make note of my symptoms if they occurred again. Well, it did and I did, though I didn't pass out again I felt like I was on the knife's edge of it multiple times. I wrote down all the symptoms and rough time estimates for when it all occurred. But, after the intense symptoms passed I find myself feeling really intensely fatigued and almost like I'm kind of intoxicated or hung over, like my thoughts are kinda cloudy and I've got a bit of a gentle background headache. I did note this down for the doctor as well but was wondering if anyone out there has had this feeling.
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Clazzefyed · 51-55, M
Yes you will feel fatigued after a seizure. I have not had them but i have had children and friends who have. One friend said the onset is what he called the aura. My understanding is that a seizure is the result of overactivity on the brain with multiple synapses firing but not in any particular path or pattern resulting in the aura. Then, I’m an effort to protect itself, the brain pops like a circuit breaker to prevent additional damage. This may result in passing out, convulsions, etc. after the seizure has passed, the body is tired because the brain is overworked, similar to dealing with long periods of stress, it has happened in a relatively short period of time. Additionally, muscles are completely flexed which results in physical fatigue.

I would look online for medical descriptions because this is a layman’s understanding based on talking to others and watching my son have several.

Let me know if this helps at all just so I know whether to keep my mouth shut in the future if someone asks 😂
Peaceful · F
@Clazzefyed nope, you did well!
Clazzefyed · 51-55, M
@Peaceful thanks