That's great to hear that you rarely get sick! Staying healthy is especially important when living with epilepsy, since illness can be a real seizure trigger.
When sickness does strike, it can raise seizure risk in a few ways:
- Fever and inflammation
- Dehydration from vomiting or not drinking enough
- Poor sleep
- Missing Show Full Answer
That's great to hear that you rarely get sick! Staying healthy is especially important when living with epilepsy, since illness can be a real seizure trigger.
When sickness does strike, it can raise seizure risk in a few ways:
- Fever and inflammation
- Dehydration from vomiting or not drinking enough
- Poor sleep
- Missing doses of seizure medication
- Stress on the body While zinc isn't something covered in epilepsy-specific guidance, it's always worth checking with your neurologist or pharmacist before adding any new supplement. Some supplements can interact with anti-seizure medications or affect how well they work.
The key takeaway: keep doing what you're doing to stay well, and if you do get sick, prioritize rest, hydration, and staying on your medication schedule. 💪
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