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York Haven, PA

What should you avoid eating/drinking when you haves seizures/epilepsy? What should you eat/drink?

January 1, 2022
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Members shared personal experiences and strategies around what to eat and avoid when living with epilepsy, with alcohol being the most... Read more

Members shared personal experiences and strategies around what to eat and avoid when living with epilepsy, with alcohol being the most commonly mentioned trigger across the thread. Several members noted that caffeine, high sugar intake, and MSG may also contribute to seizures, while others found benefits in higher sodium intake, Vitamin D, and calcium supplements, especially for those on long-term medications like Depakote. A recurring theme was that triggers and helpful foods vary greatly from person to person, and members encouraged tracking individual responses while consulting a doctor.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had my first seizure after eating Chinese food. Dr at hospital said “no more MSG. It’s amazing how much food has MSG in it! (Chips, soy sauce, etc.)

January 16, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I can"t drink alcohol and use multi vitamins in the morning.

January 1, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

For beverages, caffeine drinks can trigger seizures. Alcohol is a big trigger. I myself drink Alcohol beverage on occasions, but I drink an amount that I know that my body can handle.

Food is a different story . Some people get triggered by certain foods, but that doesn’t mean that it will trigger you. You have keep a watch on your seizures while eating. You may not have any food triggers.

January 2, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Totally sucks but I can't have alcohol!

January 2, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've been watching my sugar intake Instead of making me hyper it slows me down and makes me sleepy and sluggish. I am likely to have a seizure when I am very very sleepy. I have read this and others on this website have said the same thing. If you find positive foods/drinks please do post.

January 2, 2022

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