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Murfreesboro, TN

Sound affects me. Strange.

February 9
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm not to sure how I would go with it constantly now although I should be fine. When I was working there was loud noise all the time and I would just blank it out. The company I worked for created a thing called sensory shopping time where they would limit noise for 2-3 hrs during the day.

February 11
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How does loud sound affect motor movement with epilepsy?

It's not strange at all that sound affects you. Some people with epilepsy experience sensory seizures, which can be triggered by specific sensations including sounds. These seizures can affect how your body responds to sensory input.

Motor seizures cause involuntary Show Full Answer

How does loud sound affect motor movement with epilepsy?

It's not strange at all that sound affects you. Some people with epilepsy experience sensory seizures, which can be triggered by specific sensations including sounds. These seizures can affect how your body responds to sensory input.

Motor seizures cause involuntary muscle movements where your muscles may stiffen, weaken, or cause your body or limbs to jerk. If loud sounds trigger seizures for you, they could potentially lead to these types of motor responses.

Different types of focal motor seizures can affect various parts of your body:

- Myoclonic seizures cause sudden muscle jerks
- Hyperkinetic seizures affect arms, legs, and muscles controlling your head, spine, and jaw, causing large involuntary movements like thrashing or rocking

If you're noticing that loud sounds consistently affect your motor control or trigger seizure activity, it's important to discuss this pattern with your neurologist. They can help determine if sound is a seizure trigger for you and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.

February 9
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I asked my daughter about this as she is in a ten pin bowling team. She said that she thinks about something else while she is bowling. She has often said that she is thinking about a specific person. I have never paid much attention to this as she has other attention problems Will have to pay more attention in future. Thanks for the question and the information

February 9
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Over stimulation definitely has an effect on me. I have to make sure to bring sunglasses and earbuds when I go to concerts and live shows.

February 11
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Many, MANY years ago - like when I was in my adolescent age - there were times when loud bangs (fire works) a loud noise whether it was from a fire siren or hearing the bass in a car stereo (boom, boom) when it passes by would cause seizure activity to take place. It did take awhile to understand why if it was my growing up, the epilepsy itself or what was actually taking place.
For a long time, I had a lot of issues with blinking lights especially so they were something I stayed away from. I don't have trouble with loud bangs but should there be blinking lights in the area or should we be going through an area that has blinking lights I will need to wear sunglasses and/or look away from where they are coming from as those type lights still can cause seizure activity.

February 10

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