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Can An Ear Infection Have An Effect On Seizures?
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I have an ear infection and lately have been having more seizures. do you think there could be a connection?
I’ gonna ask the dr.

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Very interesting!!

Does Ear Infections Cause Seizures?
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I've had a supposed ear infection all day and was wondering if it could bring on seizures,this is the first time I've had one since being diagnosed so I'm kind of worried if a seizure may happen

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Every time my ear are infected or fluid in them I have a seizure

Is Tinnitus A Trigger For Epilepsy?
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I have tinnitus daily, and I have a VNS,

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Can Ear Infections Cause Seizures? Read Article...
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Does Anybody Have Trouble Hearing Because Of There Epilepsy? My Hearing Is Really Bad On My Right Ear.
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No I don't have no problems with my hearing sending prayers

Has Anyone Taken Reyvow For Migraine?
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Has Anyone Taken Zavzpret For Migraine Medication?
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I give myself Emgaulity injections. Wonderful med for migraines

Has Anyone Taken Nurtec For Your Migraines?
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No, but my daughter takes Ubrelvy and it works extremely well.

Vertigo Or Seizures
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How can you tell the difference between vertigo and Dizzeness or Seizures?

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Vertigo and dizziness are the same thing. As for myself I go through absence seizure where I will black out briefly for a minute or less than a minute then will come to once again.

Could My Seizures Started Earlier Than I Thought. I Started To Sweat A Lot At 16. I Experienced BO. Is Seizures The Reason?
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At 16 years old, I was being sexually abused and started to sweat a lot underarms. I tried everything. What is this I hear about seizures and BO. Please don't tell me that is the reason I couldn't feel clean.

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I am glad that you got that under control.πŸ™‚ Have a stressless day and try to relax. Stress is also bad for us.

Colds, Coughs, And Epilepsy
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Good afternoon! Could catching a cold/cough affect the number of seizures that you're dealing with? I had more than usual (absence seizures that I'm still struggling to get control of) and I'm congested. I have a feeling those two situations fall into the same category.

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Absolutely, any kind of viral infection can affect the way your brain reacts to treat it. Infections will always put stress on your body, and we all know that stress can be a major contributor to… read more