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Spokane Valley, WA

I guess at least a point of reference for where I live. I am in the Spokane area, which is having a major fire. Google it if you are interested. I dont want to cause trauma. I am wondering if any of you have experienced the symptoms of Epilepsy increased during Fire Season? Maybe seizures themselves? Right now I have headaches going off and on, my whole community is drinking a huge increase of water which isnt from the tap, and we can't go outside unless it's unavoidable. Today this sucks for me… read more

August 3
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

We have had a lot of smoke here in Michigan from the Canadian Wildfires. It hasn't affected my seizures, but I have had problems breathing with my COPD!

August 5
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes. Any form of heat can trigger them. Spices, strenuous exercise, the sun, stress, hot tubs. Avoid the heat. If you must, take someone with you.

August 13
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thankfully here there has been rain, there has been fires in the mountain areas.

August 4
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Not yet

August 3
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

No change.

August 3

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