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Case Presentation: PMH Seizure Disorder ( "Epilepsy with occasional tendency for tonic-clonic Seizures") Conduct Disorder (aggressive outbursts) Hypothyroidism GERD — Recently Uploaded Slideshows
That being said, I'm not sure it would be possible for anyone who hasn't had a seizure to fully appreciate what it's actually like to suffer a full tonic-clonic ( "grand mal," latin for very bad) seizure.— reddit.com: what's new online!
Family and bystanders may report periods of staring into space or seizure activity (focal or tonic-clonic) as part of the episode.— EMSResponder.com: Top EMS News
Patient may experience an aura prior to the event and may exhibit focal or tonic-clonic seizure activity; patient will recover more gradually from seizure (postictal)— EMSResponder.com: Top EMS News
The symptoms displayed by these children can range from very subtle - such as small muscle jerks or eyelid fluttering - to dramatic whole body, tonic-clonic spasms (a series of contractions and relaxations of the muscle) that can affect basic bodily function.— THE MEDICAL NEWS

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