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A neutral? As for our condition we have, is there any personal care products or household products that effects your condition? Curious ?

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Englewood, CO

I have not since diagnosed with my condition have noticed any product as for personal hygiene and such etc, that happen to do that, also any household products and stuff either, I have had a seizure once here and there happen, but I don't think it's from any of the items personally or household products that are a contributer with my condition in my opinion, a vent let'say, what are your thoughts on this post? Curious and wondering is all?

August 20, 2025 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes when my VNS was turned on i could not talk and my body wold get very week. But about 6 years ago my VNS was turned off by a docter and now seizure free i take Dilantian 100mgs. 3 times a day and Phenobarbitol 200 mgs. 2 times a day and seizure free I self medacided my self the best thing i ever did. Gary Smith

August 25, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

Question: Can personal care or household products trigger seizures?

While personal care and household products aren't commonly reported as seizure triggers, some people with epilepsy may be sensitive to certain environmental factors. The most commonly recognized triggers are:

• Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality
• Stress
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Question: Can personal care or household products trigger seizures?

While personal care and household products aren't commonly reported as seizure triggers, some people with epilepsy may be sensitive to certain environmental factors. The most commonly recognized triggers are:

• Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality
• Stress
• Alcohol consumption
• Illness or fever
• Temperature changes (like hot baths)
• Flashing lights (in some cases) If you haven't noticed any connection between products and your seizures, that's quite common. However, it's helpful to keep a seizure diary to track potential triggers. If you do notice patterns with specific products, discuss them with your healthcare provider.

Remember that triggers can be very individual - what affects one person may not affect another. The key is maintaining good overall health habits and taking medications as prescribed.

August 20, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My sister is convinced that the Dustbuster is a trigger for me. I don’t think so. I just like everything clean.

October 22, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Don't think so

October 21, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Not that I’m aware of. Something might aggravate my allergies and I might have a seizure afterwards; but I don’t think something is a direct trigger

August 21, 2025

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