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Does Anyone Have Trouble With Eating Alot Of Sugar? Or Caffeine?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Every time I eat a lot of sugar such as cookies, ice cream, cake etc. I get a wicked headache, my body starts to shake, then my eyes start tripping, then I have a seizure. I didn't know if this happens to anybody else?
I have grand mal seizures.

posted March 4, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I’ve been fortunate. It’s never triggered seizures for me.

posted March 5, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Thank you for the advice :) I've been doing alot better w/ not having alotta sugar at a time. Hope you have a great day!

posted November 6, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I quit using sugar in coffee three years ago. I only have 2 cups of coffee with milk in the morning as my limit. Since I've been doing the above it works for me. Every person is has different health needs so it's valuable to do what's best for our health to keep things safe.

I did a reach out to specialist before dropping anything just to be sure everything was all good. I suggest getting in touch with specialist if not feeling well as they can give you better guidance based on your needs.

posted November 3, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You’re lucky. I wish I could say the same.

posted March 5, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Caffeine is a trigger to seizures

posted March 5, 2023

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