Howdy,

Quick medical history: multi-focal seizure disorder for twenty-something
years, taking 800mg dilantin with 0.5mg ativan.  No other serious
medical deficits, no cardio problems, a little arthritis, sciatica, the
usual wear and tear for someone in their 40's.  

Last few months I've noticed a progressive numbness that comes and goes
on the left side of my body.  Now it comes more than goes.  Talked to my
GP about it and he mentioned something about the sciatica but didn't
seem all that certain.  And how can I feel it over the entire left side
of my body when the sciatic nerve goes down the back of the thighs?

The odd thing is, the very first seizure that I can remember involved a
total loss of feeling and muscle control on the left side: face, arm,
leg, all the skin was numb, etc.  This event lasted for at least an
hour.  At first I thought I was having a heart attack but there was
absolutely no pain.  Even now I experience no chest, arm, or leg pain
with the numbness.  What bothers me about this is that it seems to be
progressive.  

Before I run to a neuro, I'd like to know if anyone on ase has
experienced anything similar.  

TIA,
RJ