I think I have symptons similar to epilepsy but do not lose consciousness. I
have recently heard that it is possible to be epileptic without losing
consciousness. My neurologist has never used the term to describe my symptons.
Says I have vestibular problems which cause migraines. However he has
prescribed clonazepam (Rivotril) and propranolol (Inderal). These keep the
migraine fairly well under control.Before taking these drugs I experience the
following symptons and then had a migraine.
I react to bright light, white or neon,  flashing light & disco lighting,
looking out side car windows while travelling, sudden turning, overhead fans
turning under lights, etc.
I start to feel disorientated,  facial numbness begins extending down to
throat. Mouth sometimes twists. Cannot speak coherently; words slurred,
cannot form sentences as brain cannot find words needed.  Sometimes hands
contort. Breathing becomes rapid but I try to control the breathing it as I
know episode will not last long (normally 1-2 minutes).  Need to sleep after
episode and tired/out of it the next day. These episodes happen more if I'm
tired or have had to concentrate on a conversation for an extended time. I
need to sleep before going out at night or having people over.  
Have family history (cousins) with epilepsy and my father had same problems
as I do.
Would like some feedback to find correct diagnosis.