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This is just out of plain curiosity: would you know if you had a seizure? there are so many types, some milder than others - would you know every time

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Seizures: You may or may not know you have a seizure depending on the type of seizure. The most helpful clue is the experience of some very stereotyped sensation of feelings before passing out.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

This is just out of plain curiosity: would you know if you had a seizure? there are so many types, some milder than others - would you know every time

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Forshing Lui answered

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