Significant differences between the dissociative seizures group and the epilepsy group in reporting ictal symptoms
| Symptom | DS | Epilepsy | p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are n (%). | |||
| *Based on χ2 with 1 degree of freedom. | |||
| DS, dissociative seizures. | |||
| Chest pain | 11 (44%) | 1 (5%) | 0.004 |
| Racing or pounding heart | 15 (60%) | 5 (26%) | 0.026 |
| Shortness of breath or smothering sensation | 16 (64%) | 6 (32%) | 0.033 |
| Sweating | 16 (64%) | 6 (32%) | 0.033 |
| Numbness or tingling in arms, legs or face | 17 (68%) | 7 (37%) | 0.04 |
| Feeling that the person was going crazy | 11 (44%) | 3 (16%) | 0.047 |