prodomal phase
I've never heard of this phase, but I've experienced it. Before I read about this, I thought I was nuts. I would feel "seizurey" for a day and the next day I would have one. So, if you're feeling "off" and cannot explain it- don't bother & don't worry. It may mean nothing, or it could be your body telling you that you are overly tired & stressed, amongst other things.
early ictal (an aura)
After my brain surgery, I started to experience auras. I notice a heightened awareness (it's difficult to explain), followed by nausea, and then my seizure occurs about two minutes later. Sometimes, I may have an aura without experiencing a seizure, even though technically, an aura is considered a type of seizure.
ictal phase
The ictus phase marks the start of your seizure. While there are various types of seizures, this phase specifically refers to the occurrence of your seizure.
During my seizures, I can't speak, move, and am either unconscious or semi-aware. I know that I'm having a seizure, but can't move because my muscles are rigid.
post ictal
The recovery period following a seizure is called the post-ictal phase. Some people recover immediately, while others may require minutes, hours or days to feel like they’re back at their baseline. The length of the post-ictal stage depends directly on the seizure type, severity, and region of the brain affected. Typical symptoms include:
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Arm or leg weakness
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Body soreness
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Confusion
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Difficulty finding names or words
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Drowsiness
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Feelings of fear, embarrassment, or sadness
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General malaise
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Headaches/migraines
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Hypertension
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Memory loss
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Nausea
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Thirst
Seizure implies an uncontrolled and an abnormal electrical activity that takes place in the cells of a human brain. Nerve cells transmit signals from and to the human brain in any of the two ways- 1. The alteration of the concentration of salts, such as calcium, potassium and sodium within the cell Releasing of chemicals i.e. neurotransmitters i.e. gamma amino butyric acid. 2. Changes in the concentration of salts conduct impulse from a particular end present in the nerve cell to another one. Finally, it releases a neurotransmitter responsible for carrying the impulse to the other nerve cell. These neurotransmitters either reduce or stop communication in between different cells or stimulate the process to cause excitatory neurotransmitters.
