Absence seizures

What is an absence seizure and what is an aura I still can't figure out which is which. And I'm also wondering if the sun - a day driving g in the sun can make fits / seizures worse

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

Hi

It can be difficult knowing whether you are having an absence seizure or some other type. Absence seizures are more usual in children, rather than adults. This describes them

epilepsy.org.uk/info/seizur...

Auras are focal seizures that can then turn into tonic-clonic seizures

epilepsy.org.uk/info/seizur...

epilepsy.org.uk/info/seizur...

In the UK, you are not allowed to drive if you are having any seizures that affect your awareness while awake. These are the driving regulations. If you are not in the UK, the regulations may be different.

epilepsy.org.uk/info/driving

Bright sunlight shouldn’t be a problem for you unless you have photosensitive epilepsy. But if you get very tired after a whole day driving, that could trigger a seizures.

epilepsy.org.uk/info/photos...

epilepsy.org.uk/info/triggers

Kind regards

Kathy

Epilepsy Action Helpline Team

[Polly711]

i have had auras for yrs their like a weird smell for 2 seconds or so but every person get different symtoms

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Hi...it's such a coincidence but I had a horrible "feeling" or absence seizure last night while family were over for dinner. I was chatting and suddenly I couldn't speak..words were mumbling out and the chatting everywhere else was just noise.i looked down afterwards and realised I'd even spilt food over myself during that time without knowing. Then someone asked me have you finished eating ur plate is full - I had no idea how much is eaten