What is psychogenic non-epileptic seizures?
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures are events resembling an epileptic seizure, but without the characteristic electrical discharges associated with epilepsy. Instead, PNES are psychological in origin.
How do members experience psychogenic non-epileptic seizures?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures*
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures*
Who has psychogenic non-epileptic seizures on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 18 | |
| 20s | 79 | |
| 30s | 142 | |
| 40s | 219 | |
| 50s | 244 | |
| 60s | 152 | |
| 70+ | 57 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 168 | |
| Female | 706 |