I had seizures in my teens which was triggered by aspartame. Since I no longer investment aspartame (since16years old) I have had no seizures, I am now 43. For the past 2 days I have been experiencing the same kind of aura I had then before a seizure. Only it is happening all day long in periodic bursts of one second duration in clusters of 5 - 20 at a time. I am concerned about having a seizure as mine were quite severe. With my worst seizure I was on my stomach arched in a U shape for 15 min. Then covulsed for 20 min and did not regain consciousness till the next day. Could it be a return of my seizures?
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor Any seizure in brain occurs due to abnormal and excessive electrical discharge in brain areas. When the electrical activity of brain is disturbed one may suffer aura. Individuals show confusion, lightheadedness, irritability. Your seizures were triggered by aspartame and for long time you didn't experience any seizure. I will advise you to visit your doctor and get EEG of brain done. It may detect abnormal electrical phenomenon happening if any. Second it may be due to some anxiety, due to anxiety individual may have features mimicking aura. So go to your doctor for proper evaluation. Thanks