How Long Does an Aura Last Before a Seizure?

You can have an aura from several seconds until about an hour before a seizure happens. Most auras last from a few seconds to as long as a minute or two. It may just end with the aura, or from there it may lead into a seizure. If you get auras, you can take steps to protect yourself if you know a seizure is on the way.

What does an aura before a seizure feel like?

For some people with epilepsy, seizures are preceded by a warning. Doctors refer to that warning as an aura, an event that can manifest as music, swirling colors, a memory, a sense of impending doom, a smell or taste, a rising nausea, or an intense sensation of déjà vu.

Can you have aura without seizure?

An aura - often called a warning - is a sensation which some people get just before they have a seizure. An aura is actually a simple partial seizure (see below) and can happen on its own, without progressing into another seizure. Most people we spoke with had had auras.