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.

Do You Have A Prob With The 4th Of July And The Fireworks And Does It Effect Your Condition You Have,

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

I'm ok with that day and have had been diagnosed with my condition at 7, I haven't been told to try to avoid such a event with my condition and such by my doc and the medical field etc, I don't notice anything different by this ❓ and how it effects me, I don't think it does actually from any other day, I used to go hunting also about 33 years ago and that was ok too, then before that growing up with my family I was going with my dad and my uncles farm he had and was trap shooting with a 20 gauge… read more

7 days ago (edited)
View reactions
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

No problem with fireworks. It does not happen in my neighborhood on the 4th of July or anytime.

6 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, fireworks and other loud events (ex: concerts, loud sporting events, etc.) can trigger my seizures. Although the seizures I experience at such events are more than likely to be non-epileptic seizures.

6 days ago (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I enjoyed the 4th I blew a lot of money when the kids were little, and now that they are grown and on their own, I watch the other families blow their wad

4 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Love 4 July - moved into our new house 32 years ago

4 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Nope, no problem with fireworks here.

7 days ago

Related content

View All

Since Independence Day(July 4th) Was Yesterday Did You Attend Fireworks? Does The Flashing Of Fireworks Trigger Your Seizures?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Davenport, IA

A?, Having Our Conditions And Such Etc We Have, And It's Not Our Fault But Having It, And More Below

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

We All Have Dif Side Effects Of The Meds We Take, Are You Ok With That, Or Do You Prefer A Dif Med If You Could?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO
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