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Is it normal to have trouble speaking after a seizure? i don't mean during, i mean after.

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Dr. Alexander Mauskop answered

Specializes in Neurology

Post-ictal symptoms: Many people experience a variety of symptoms for up to 24 hours following a generalized seizure, including difficulty thinking and speaking, fatigue, headaches etc. Preventing seizures is the only way to avoid these symptoms.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Very common.: Post ictal means after a seizure. During this phase the brain is trying to recover and reorganize. Post ictal confusion and speech difficulty is very common. Speech areas of the brain may have been involved during the seizure. They then have to slowly recover. Discuss these issues with your doctor.

Answered 4/8/2013

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