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Everyone is different . Some of us may seizure from anything with caffeine.
Then again there is non-caffeinated coffee.
I do
Hello my fellow Warriors, my name is Tom and I too have Epilepsy. My type of seizures are known as Absence Focal. Besides having Epilepsy, I am also a Researcher in the field of Epileptic Triggers.
As for coffee, and how safe is it for people who have epilepsy to drink...
Coffee for the most part, can be safe to drink. For some people however, the ingredient know as caffeine is a trigger for a seizure to happen in some people who have epilepsy.
Caffeine is 1 out of 75 different triggers that can cause seizures in different people who have epilepsy.
If you feel and find that you don't have the trigger of CAFFEINE, then by all means, go for it and enjoy.
Triggers act differently on different people. For some it's safe, yet for others....it could cause a seizure.
Best advice, know your body and its weaknesses. Your weaknesses will usually tell you what your triggers are, and what to avoid.
From a fellow warrior and friend,
Tom W. Morgan
Researcher in Epileptic Triggers.
Yes you can. If you're on Keppra sometimes they may recommend not to have it but officially its not a cause for concern if your sensible about it.
Can people with epilepsy safely consume caffeine, or does it trigger seizures?
Caffeine can be a potential seizure trigger for some people with epilepsy, especially at higher doses or in susceptible individuals. It's a stimulant that may lower the seizure threshold, making seizures more likely.
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