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Does Anyone Else Get Dizziness From Exposure To Perfumes, Cleaners Etc.? And If So Can This Lead To Seizures?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brisbane, AU

Hey,

So, I was tested for allergies a long time ago and as expected I came up as allergic to basically everything apart from one or two things. This includes:
dust mites
animal dander
mould spores
pollens
some chemicals and medicines

This is just a very general sense of what I'm allergic to.

Years later I got a job in retail and started working on a cash register. at the time I had no idea what the cause was but now it's very likely due to the allergies I had. Anyway, my point is at the… read more

September 18, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My senses have changed. Sense of smell, sense of hearing and sense of caring. Show your love and see what good your senses have changed.

January 25
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
Yes. And yes! As a child I remember holding my breath when my mother and I were passed by oncoming women. Looking back, it may have been due to overstimulation. I’ve learned since then that “all things in moderation” is a worthy use of thumb.

September 18, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Tonic Tonic seizures were triggered by excessive air freshener

November 1, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My smells have been enhanced a lot since my seizures started.

September 19, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have always been told told to stay away from cleaning 🧹 products. There really is no telling what is in them. I may get a headache sometimes. Be careful.

September 19, 2023

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