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Does Anyone Know How To Find Out What Might Have Triggered A Seizure Who Had. If You Only Had One In Over 40+ Years?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Charlotte, NC

The only thing that I haven't had to deal with until maybe mid 2000's I found out I have type 2 diabetes. That and the medication made me get dehydrated quite often. I have always had dealt with stress and Sleep deprived because I was hyperactive and insomnia. So I don't think that did it. But aa the years went by and added medication for diabetes I became more prone to dehydration. I couldn't drink enough water to stay hydrated. The day I had my last seizure after all them years I was so… read more

January 19, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes I hadn't had one since I was 3 years old and now I am 60. You never know. The main worry if you get off meds is things like driving.

March 5, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

So far I can drive if I want to even on a medication. I just don't have a car lol. So it's public transit for me and my husband.

March 7, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Wow

January 24, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Stress lack of sleep tons of things can cause em

January 22, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Mine are stress induced or a childhood trauma (I can’t figure out what that could be. Even my parents can’t figure this out), so I’m guessing that could be a stress induced seizures.

January 20, 2023

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