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Can Smells Be Triggers?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Fallon, NV

I'm just curious just about everything else. Can too me except smells.

February 27, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I would have to say yes. I had the first seizure I can recall while in woodshop in Jr. High School. To this day I kinda feel like I feel an Aura coming on when I smell sawdust.

February 27, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes it can. Many things can be an aura or triggers but it doesn’t work like that for everyone.

March 4, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Smells, noise there are so many sensory things that unfortunately can trigger.

February 28, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes there are some people who are sensitive to certain smell and can trigger a seizure

February 28, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks for the answer.

February 27, 2023

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