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I Have Photosensitive Seizures And Was Wondering Do All Epileptic People Have Photosensitive Seizures?
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posted April 25, 2023
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Its common enough to test for, and surely more common than hyperventalation which ive been tested for. I have auras only now but unmedicated i have petite mals, but i have no trigger for anything. Strobe lights still irritate me though.

posted April 27, 2023 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Not everyone has it. I have no problem with sunlight, .regular indoor lights, video games and strobe lights

posted April 27, 2023 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm photosensitive but because of other reasons. I'm almost blind. Migraines cause me to hurt from light bad too.

posted April 25, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi Beth, i have photosensitive epilepsy, which apparently only a small proportion of people with epilepsy have this specific type. Mine are brought on by strobe/ flickering lights, really bright sunlight etc.

posted April 25, 2023

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