Witness reports of
twitching, involuntary movements, loss or
disturbance of consciousness, confusion,
behavioural changes or absence attacks can
be invaluable and should be sought where
possible. Epilepsy is a probable diagnosis if:
» Events occur with the patient in a
variety of postures, rather than always
in the upright position or on standing
from supine position;
» Events always occur during sleep;
» Confusion or amnesia following an
event lasts for more than an hour;
» The patient experiences myalgia
(muscle pain), headache or bitten
lateral tongue or cheek.