I have epilepsy. My seizures are complex and simple partial seizures. But lately in my simple seizures I have been getting a lot of deja vu that after the feeling I get really bad chest pain like I cant breath and my chest feels tight. during this feeling I feel a burning in a part of my head like for example a you smell a nasty chemical smell that buns to your head. I am only 16 years old and I really dont like having this feelings I try so hard to hide it but it just burns so bad. I also cant remember what the picture of deja vu I felt its just gone. I dont know if I should just go to the emergency room but Im tired of changing of medication or making me take more meds. I would just like you advice on what to do when this happens again.
HelloCertainly the symptoms are suggestive of complex partial seizures and simple seizures. You should get a CT Head to look for intro cranial lesion. I prefer to start Divalproex, slowly increasing to a maximum serum level of up to 150 micrograms per ml. Provided it is tolerated. If not controlled, lexical can be added very slowly, taking care of the possible rashes. Chat Doctor.