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Marrero, LA

Has anyone ever issues with sounds befor? I’ve recently been noticing that if I listen to certain music I start feeling extremely lightheaded and nauseous almost to the point of completely passing out

June 4
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Members connected over the question of sound sensitivity and its link to epilepsy, sharing a wide range of personal triggers including heavy... Read more

Members connected over the question of sound sensitivity and its link to epilepsy, sharing a wide range of personal triggers including heavy bass music, organ music, loud sirens, washing machines, and vacuums. Several members described experiencing auras, lightheadedness, nausea, or seizures in response to specific sounds, with one member naming a condition called musicogenic seizures as the cause of their episodes in churches and at concerts. A recurring theme was finding practical ways to cope, such as using noise-cancelling headphones, changing music genres, covering ears in public, and adjusting volume levels to still enjoy favorite music safely.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

many years ago when I was in my early years of adolescence (13-15) there were times when a deep bass could bring about an aura at times. I didn't always have this type of trouble but when listening to the 70's music with my sister and brother there had been times I would need to be cautious.

Growing through my teenage years I don't know if it was the change of medication or the changing of how the electric spikes took a change but eventually I had the ability enjoy 70's music more than I did 80's music. I actually noticed the bass had something to do with it. Even now to this day I will listen to the 70's genre more than anything else.

I do get into classic rock mind you but there are times when I have had enough and the station gets changed as I just need a break from it.

June 4
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There are something called musicogenic seizures. I get them. They are triggered most often by deep vibrating types of music such as organ music. I get these and have had many seizures in church, also at the symphony and during musicals. I hope things improve for you.

June 4
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Loud noises ( sirens, voices of unruly people and other such nuisances) grate on me. When I am out walking and hear a siren, I cover my ears until the emergency vehicle passes. These don't trigger seizures though. I always attributed this noise sensitivity to my autism spectrum disorder. Idk

June 4
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The only sounds that bother me are Exhaust Pipe Cars that sound like an animal growling and washing machine sounds and vacuum.
My 50s to modern songs help me cope.

June 4
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

A friend has the same problem. He can’t listen to heavy metal without feeling like u described, but he will have a seizure in a couple hours.

June 4

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