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Soda (non-diet) and epileptic seizures
Sun, 03/30/2008 - 02:45Comments
Re: Soda (non-diet) & epileptic seizures; caffeine, additives
Submitted by pgd on Sun, 2008-09-07 - 10:30
About caffeine, sugar, hidden food additives, FD&C Yellow Food Color No. 5 (tartrazine), sodium saccharin (artificial sweetener), the ADHDs, the epilepsies, environmental health, and so on. Try:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Tartrazine_and_ADHD/
Caffeine and other stimulants (aka the strong prescription stimulants such as Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall, etc. used for ADHD) are known to lower the seizure threshold for some of those with epilepsy. Good luck.
About caffeine, sugar, hidden food additives, FD&C Yellow Food Color No. 5 (tartrazine), sodium saccharin (artificial sweetener), the ADHDs, the epilepsies, environmental health, and so on. Try:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Tartrazine_and_ADHD/
Caffeine and other stimulants (aka the strong prescription stimulants such as Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall, etc. used for ADHD) are known to lower the seizure threshold for some of those with epilepsy. Good luck.
Re: Soda (non-diet) and epileptic seizures
Submitted by wv_literata on Mon, 2013-01-14 - 15:25
(I just realized how old this thread is, but the topic remains critical.)
My autistic boy is on anti-convulsant meds and still has an occasional seizure (approximately once a month or every other month). I noticed that two seizures in a row that he had were after a day of Coca Cola in excess. I cut out the Coke. The next seizure that he had was after an excess of Root Beer, so I realized that soda in general (non-diet) does contribute to seizure activity - diet soda even more so.
On a different note, I also deduced that MSG triggers severe mood problems seemingly associated with a physical pain reaction. Out with the soda, out with the MSG!
(I just realized how old this thread is, but the topic remains critical.)
My autistic boy is on anti-convulsant meds and still has an occasional seizure (approximately once a month or every other month). I noticed that two seizures in a row that he had were after a day of Coca Cola in excess. I cut out the Coke. The next seizure that he had was after an excess of Root Beer, so I realized that soda in general (non-diet) does contribute to seizure activity - diet soda even more so.
On a different note, I also deduced that MSG triggers severe mood problems seemingly associated with a physical pain reaction. Out with the soda, out with the MSG!
Re: Soda (non-diet) and epileptic seizures
Submitted by jubibi88 on Fri, 2008-08-29 - 00:10
Hi BIGair
I am not use if this helps.
But i was born with AVMs - abnormal vessels in my brain basically if you didnt know. I had the first haemrhoage when i was 8 and then another at 18. The second was brought on by my heavy drug use and addiction to everything and anything. It was finally brought on the second time but a high dosage of speed
My epilepsy as a result of these operation i believe can be affected by alchohol, coke, coke and alcohol 2getha, coffee, cigarettes, the great things in life! I dont believe its the direct cause but i feel like every time i have had a fit at some stage i was smoking or drinking coffee
Hope that helps
Hi BIGair
I am not use if this helps.
But i was born with AVMs - abnormal vessels in my brain basically if you didnt know. I had the first haemrhoage when i was 8 and then another at 18. The second was brought on by my heavy drug use and addiction to everything and anything. It was finally brought on the second time but a high dosage of speed
My epilepsy as a result of these operation i believe can be affected by alchohol, coke, coke and alcohol 2getha, coffee, cigarettes, the great things in life! I dont believe its the direct cause but i feel like every time i have had a fit at some stage i was smoking or drinking coffee
Hope that helps