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Caffeine and seizures

Tue, 01/30/2007 - 16:16
Do all people with E get triggered by stimulants like caffeine? and if not, why would only some people have it as a trigger...why wouldn't be a universal trigger like sleep deprivation?

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Hey guys. I used to work at

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2015-08-30 - 13:52
Hey guys. I used to work at Starbucks back in 2011. I have high respect for the company and love their coffee. i lasted about 4 months before I started having seizures. I also know that upon my employment, I really took advantage of those free partner beverages. I still hang around my local store on a daily basis and typically drink about 2 venti sizes a day. In iced coffee, that's their most caffeinated. The seizures are somewhat controlled with Keppra ER and clonazopam but I had to dig into this conversation. Secondly (slightly off topic), I've also noticed the only time that my seizures will NOT be responsive to meds are when a bad storm system or cold front is moving in, having to due with barometric pressure fluctuation. As for my Starbucks intake, if i know a storm is ahead, I'll start cutting down. Which is what I'm doing today. Down to half caffeinated.

Re: Caffeine and seizures

Submitted by newday on Mon, 2008-05-05 - 13:16

Dear Captain 101,

Do you really think warning labels are needed?  People just need to use common sense or if they are children, the parents need to be on top of what's going on.  I'm sorry your friend had a siezure but please help me understand why he would stay up all night playing video games and drink 8 cups of coffee.  If I went to McDonalds and ate 8 Big Mac sandwhiches I would feel sick and my body would likely not be able to handle it.  I think I'm going to be sick! LOL  

 

Dear Captain 101,

Do you really think warning labels are needed?  People just need to use common sense or if they are children, the parents need to be on top of what's going on.  I'm sorry your friend had a siezure but please help me understand why he would stay up all night playing video games and drink 8 cups of coffee.  If I went to McDonalds and ate 8 Big Mac sandwhiches I would feel sick and my body would likely not be able to handle it.  I think I'm going to be sick! LOL  

 

Re: Caffeine and seizures

Submitted by jderry on Mon, 2008-05-05 - 13:57
when i stopped caffine i started feeling a lot better and my night seizures lessened in number. One thing to remember there is a lot of caffine in a lot of things.

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