Does the weather affect seizures?

[maureen]

We've been having extremely hot and humid days, it is July after all. I know that most people find it draining, but it scares me!! I haven't really that much experience, 6 seizures over about 6 & 1/2 yrs - 20 months seizure free at the moment. Am I just being overly cautious, or can extremes in weather provoke seizures? I just get soooo wiped out, trying to keep cool and take a nap when I can. Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[Nakamova]

Heat does seem to play a triggering role for some folks, but not for others. If you feel like you are getting overheated make sure to stay hydrated, take a cold bath or shower, out a wet washcloth on your neck or forehead, and be careful not too overexert. Here are some CWE threads you might want to check out:

http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f27/hot-cold-weather-climates-seizure-triggers-6489/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f34/body-temp-trigger-seizures-12326/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/overheating-12092/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/does-heat-affect-e-you-11536/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/hot-hot-hot-10262/

 

[LyLMyssChaos]

Body temperature is a trigger for my son. Our neurologist has told us to keep a close eye on him whenever the temperature gets above 85* F. He has a SoaKool Cooling Scarf that he will wear when it gets warmer than that.

 

[valeriedl]

I've noticed for me that usually when the season change I will tend to have a seizure.

 

[survivor]

True! These hot and humid months are the months I have had attacks. Actually most of them in summers. So just take care in these months!!!!