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Old 11-08-2007, 11:33 AM
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Red face Spices and Seeds that cause seizures?


I just got back up but had a bagel a little while ago that had a bunch of different spices and seeds on it. I think one was Fennel but not sure. I still have the taste in my mouth but also threw up shortly after I ate this.

Im not sure if this is something to worry about or not. Course I wont be eating any more of them. It was from the Atlanta Bread company.

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Old 11-08-2007, 11:40 AM
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There are some essential oils/herbs that are know to be potential seizure triggers:
  • sage
  • rosemary
  • fennel

Herbal essential oils
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Thanks Bernard, I didnt know that there was that many different herbs that could cause them. One thing that was on the bagel to that wasnt listed is Basil.

Not sure but still feel kinda shakey and a bit like I could thow up again.

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Old 11-08-2007, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernard View Post:
There are some essential oils/herbs that are know to be potential seizure triggers:
  • sage
  • rosemary
  • fennel

Herbal essential oils
Sage, huh?

Sage is the state plant here in Nevada. It grows EVERYWHERE. I'm not sure this wild sage is something you want to eat but it's fragrant.

I just wonder if the number of reported seizures go up when it's blooming here.
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Cool I did not know this!....


That's good stuff there Bernard....I'm gonna have to watch for those.
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Old 11-08-2007, 01:14 PM
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Poppyseeds can trigger seizures
but I can't find any information on
this part. My Neurologist from long
time ago told me to stay away from:

OLD LIST from 1980s
  • Rye
  • Poppyseeds
  • Sage
  • Soynuts
  • Any 'OILY' type nuts (ie: Walnuts, Peanuts)
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Wheat Kernels
  • Unpopped Popcorn Seeds
  • Bay Leaves

He did not state anything about Fennel,
and while I love Fennel and Rosemary, I
use it extremely sporadic, like Bay Leaves
and use it only for seasoning in the pot
for flavoring (not to eat).

The hardest thing for me to give up was
Soynuts, Fennel Seeds, Wheat Kernels,
and Unpopped Popcorn Seeds (not good
for your teeth anyway). I loved to eat
and munch on those. But I didn't know they
triggered seizures!

It was also then when I found out I was
allergic to NUTS - peanuts, walnuts, etc,
and that had to be given the burial plot!
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Just wanted to say thanks for this info. I still dont know what to think about it all, but Im feeling better now.
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