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The Four Stages of Seizures – Prodromal, Auras, Ictal and Postictal

October 5, 2021
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Welcome to the world of ictals and postictals. A world you’re probably familiar with.

Seizure Phases

A seizure often has four distinct phases: Prodromal Symptoms, Auras, Ictal and Postictal Stages.

Let’s start at the very beginning.

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Tags: auras, generalized seizures, ictals, partial, posticals, seizure phases

Epilepsy and Melatonin – Yes? No? Or Maybe So?

June 7, 2019
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Most of us are familiar with melatonin and it’s purpose: To help you sleep. Or at least to help you get to sleep.

In fact, melatonin is one of the most commonly used supplements in the United States. (Lots of sleepless people out there!)

Scientifically speaking, melatonin is a hormone synthesized from serotonin, the “feel good” hormone.

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, Tips
Tags: adjunct, anti-epileptic drugs, children, daytime seizures reduced, decrease seizure frequency, Epilepsy, excitability, increased risk, intractable, melatonin, neurological, nocturnal epilepsy, partial, photosensitive, sleep, temporal lobe

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