Nov 17, 2025 · A seizure aura, sometimes described as the pre-ictal stage, is the early part of a seizure that gives way to the ictal stage when convulsions occur. An aura can last anywhere …

Oct 21, 2025 · When you have epilepsy, there's a chance you might have an aura before you have a seizure. An aura is a feeling, experience, or movement that just seems different.

Feb 25, 2021 · What is a seizure aura? An aura is the feeling you may have before the onset of a seizure. Typically, these occur before a focal seizure.

Sep 9, 2024 · According to the Epilepsy Foundation, a seizure aura is the first symptom of a seizure. Sometimes, a seizure aura does not lead to additional symptoms. Usually, a seizure …

Sep 24, 2024 · In focal aware seizures (FAS) or 'epilepsy auras', previously called simple partial seizures, a person is conscious and will often know something is happening.

Some patients have an unusual sensation or feeling, known as an aura, that alerts them to an upcoming seizure before it happens. The aura is actually a simple focal seizure, also known as …

You may have an aura from several seconds up to 60 minutes before a seizure. Most people who have auras have the same type of aura every time they have a seizure.

Aug 1, 2024 · An aura can be the first sign that an epileptic seizure is about to happen. An epilepsy aura is also called a “focal aware seizure.” These focal aware seizures, or auras, …

Sep 27, 2022 · Just before an epileptic seizure, some people get sensations or feelings, called an aura. An aura signals that a seizure is likely to happen. This article explains more about aura …

Aug 4, 2025 · What is a Seizure Aura? A seizure aura is a type of focal seizure, also called a focal onset aware seizure. This means seizure activity begins in a specific, localized brain area …