Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About MyEpilepsyTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyEpilepsyTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

As For A Trigger And Food And Such Etc, How Are They One,if They Say They Are, But You Yourself Have Not Tried It Out? I Looked Up And More

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

Yeh, this is a good? This may have a effect to the condition we have, but if you haven't tried it how can you actually know it's effectiveness on you, it's like being allergic to something, you don't know until you experience it, my opinion, I'm not a know it all, but I am interested in the? And what are your thoughts on the question here

October 25
View reactions
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You raise a good point. It can be difficult to know if something is truly a seizure trigger unless you experience it yourself. However, research and the experiences of others with epilepsy can provide clues about potential triggers to be aware of. Keeping your own seizure diary is the best way to identify your personal Show Full Answer

You raise a good point. It can be difficult to know if something is truly a seizure trigger unless you experience it yourself. However, research and the experiences of others with epilepsy can provide clues about potential triggers to be aware of. Keeping your own seizure diary is the best way to identify your personal triggers. Some common seizure triggers include lack of sleep, stress, forgetting medication, caffeine, alcohol, menstrual cycles, illness or fever. But triggers are unique for each person. What triggers one person's seizures might not affect someone else the same way.

October 25
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have some known allergies, but they are mostly due to medications. I had a few food allergies as a child but I grew out of them. I am not allergic to foods today, but there are a lot that I avoid, because yuck.

October 25
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I was not allergic to Bran and Lactose, but after coming down with epilepsy in 2014 at 52, I became slightly allergic to them. Our youngest daughter, 25, has been heavily allergic to foods since birth and she does not❤️ have epilepsy.

October 26
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don’t think I get seizures from any food. The biggest factors are stress and alcohol although I’ve cut back significantly on alcohol, just an occasional glass of wine with dinner. Lack of sleep might also be a factor although I do take naps on occasion. It’s tough to avoid stressful situations though since they are a part of life.

October 25
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You can have testing for it. They would have indicators that they can use that would tell them you will most likely be alergic. Or the scenario is you eat something or are given a med for something (like I was) and there is a reaction. In my case I had a very bad rash.

October 25

Related content

View All

University Of NM

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alamogordo, NM

Has Anyone Noticed A Change In The Frequency That Your Seizures Occur When Taking B12 Or D?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia, PA

Anyone Have Siezures With Eye Symptoms, Paralysis And Vomiting?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Omaha, NE
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in