What are some symptoms of epilepsy?

Is one of the symptoms, by having seizures?

Yes

Hi,

I don't agree with Jim T that seizures are the ONLY symptom of epilepsy - in that seizures can take on many, many different forms. There's the standard collapsing and jerking, but I've had a whole range that differ from this.

Also as a symptom of epilepsy I get shaking in my right hand, butterflies in my stomach (these are sometimes called an aura), a metallic taste in my mouth, night terrors, migraines... None of these are actually seizures.

It completely depends on the type of epilepsy you have, and what you're individual symptoms are!

Epilepsy Action are a charity based in the UK who have a lot of information on their website:
http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/

Good luck.

True, seizures can be, and most often are, secondary, symptomatic, of another disorder or disease. However, they can be the primary disorder also; either way, this needs to be evaluated by a neurologist and other professionals to determine so that the condition (s) are treated appropriately. Some helpful sources can be www.medicine.net and medscape.com. Best of luck. This person needs to get to a physician as soon as possible.

Seizures are the ONLY visible symptom of epilepsy.