Anti-suffocation pillows

[JaneC]

Just wondering who uses these and whether they are only really necessary for people who have sleep seizures. I've read differing things about whether everyone with epilepsy should consider using one. I'm thinking about getting one for my daughter but they are quite expensive and as far as I'm aware she has never had a seizure while asleep x

 

[Nakamova]

Because of the ridged design, they are supposed to prevent suffocation if someone seizes at night. But there isn't a lot of data out there indicating whether they are actually effective.

One or two members have asked about them:
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/sleep-safe-seizure-pillow-13056/

 

[JaneC]

Thanks Nak. I did search to see if there were threads about this but nothing came up. I don't think I'll rush into buying one then. There is a charity in the UK that supplies them but I feel I should be buying rather than possibly depriving someone who can less afford it than us. It's Epilepsy Sucks UK just in case anyone else feels they would benefit.