Any foods out there that cause us epileptics to have seizures?
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No issues with aspartame here. Some of the nightshade family--if I am in a period where I am more likely to have myoclonics, cayenne and paprika are big ones. High doses of sugar has set them off as well.
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Different people have different sensitivities. Some people seem to be sensitive to specific triggers (like caffeine or aspartame or paprika). In other cases, it can be a general dietary imbalance (like dehydration or electrolyte issues) that can be triggering.
If you think something in your diet may be contributing to your seizures, it can help to keep a detailed food journal. And you might want to check out the diet subforum: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f39/ to read about dietary adjustments that CWE members have made.
If you think something in your diet may be contributing to your seizures, it can help to keep a detailed food journal. And you might want to check out the diet subforum: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f39/ to read about dietary adjustments that CWE members have made.