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Not sure if this is absence seizure or something different like sleepiness?
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Consult a doctor: Absence seizures usually occur without the patient being aware anything has happened. Complex partial forms can leave you confused and sleepy. Definitive diagnosis may involve an eeg performed during the event. Keep a record with time, duration, and careful description by yourself and any observer. Present the record to your doctor for a thorough evaluation.
Answered 8/21/2013
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