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Does Anyone Else Notice That Drinking Chamomile Tea Is Calming?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I drink chamomile tea is I feel really rattled.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi, Eric,camomile and lemon 🍋 tea, are the only teas 🍵 I drink, or I have a very mild coffee in a small mug, + a mug of hot chocolate before bed, 💜 Take care.

If You Know Everything You Know Now, Would You Still Have That Brain Surgery Today?
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For those of you who have had brain surgery, please first answer each of these questions (for each time you had brain surgery) before answering the main question:

1. When was your brain surgery?

2. What were you told prior to convinced you to have brain surgery?

3. What was/are your pros and cons in judging your brain surgery or surgeries?

4. Did one or more of them improve your quality of life?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Sounds like the WADA test. I had that before my surgery.

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Can Eating Bananas Make Your Sugar Leave Drop
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10 Common Seizure Triggers and 9 Tips To Avoid Them Read Article...
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Bananas are a healthy fruit, as long as you don't eat them to often you will have a good sugar level and you will be okay.

Does Anyone Do A Specific Diet That Is Targeted For Or Helps With Epilepsy?
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I began eating healthy due to another health factor. I noticed when I dropped the sugar from my morning coffee, started drinking more bottled water rather than drinking soda or fruit juices, and… read more

Dating: Harder Now?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I haven't dated nor ha sex in years. With epilepsy and my other health problems, I just feel so weird, burdensome, unattractive and odd, I don't even try. Even my personality is different. I don't have much patience, I get aggravated easily and sick of people. How has this affected you all with dating? And do you also have other health issues in addition to this monster called epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Finally, somebody who gets it.

Im 48 And Had My First Seizure At 39, I Have A Problem With Sweating When Eating,,public Eating Is Embarrassing,
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Does anyone have an issue with sweating while eating?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

While and or sometimes afterwards...

How Is Dating With Epilepsy?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I miss the companionship of a man but having auras and seizures out of the blue, be anxious, weight gain from meds (and my depression from over eating) I'm just not hot anymore and I get it. I'm not sad about it, it's just what it is. So for those of you who aren't married, do you date fellow epileptics, do you date at all, feel insecure about your body/looks/poor cognition/scared of scaring someone with a seizure at the risk of looking like Linda Blair from the Exorcist (lmao). Do you all date… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Tiffany, I have always felt like you re: the burden thing. My wife says the same thing after 25 years. We are very blessed.

Has An One Cut Out Processed Foods To See If It Would Help Their Epilepsy?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have improved my diet to loose some weight, I don’t drink much soda, other junk food that I really want to eat. My guess is everybody knows eating or drinking somethings are triggers for seizures… read more

Dating Question For Group?
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Do many of you find dating to be an issue? I've finally gotten to a point. [ I had struggled for many years trying to keep my situation under control] now I'm pushing 40] idk what kind of world I maybe heading into. In dating. But I'm thinking I may give this a try. Most women just walk away. Seeing my situation. They just idk why it seems so difficult for them to handle. But I'm trying.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Robin go and try something anything be a Gentleman. Your 40's Show the person a good time and wow her with your charm. Be youself and be Confident my Brother. Eric Thom

My Medication Is Taking Away My Appetite
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I’m not eating as much. Every time I go to the doctor I’ve lost between 3 to 5 pounds

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Keppra and zonisamide