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Temporal lobe seizures and electromagnetic fields

Tue, 08/28/2007 - 14:39
Does anyone know if electromagnetic fields might cause temporal lobe activity/seizures in susceptible people? For instance, could the electromagnetic field in a car, or near a computer, TV or in a hospital where a lot of equipment is in use cause a temporal lobe reaction? I've been reading lately about how scientists have been stimulating the temporal lobes with electrodes and magnets to cause hallucinations, dreams, out of body experiences, religious experiences, etc. and I was wondering if the EMFs in the everyday atmosphere might trigger seizures in people who for some reason are sensitive to them. I have had 2 abnormal EEGs, and been diagnosed with temporal lobe seizures. I've never seen a description of temporal lobe seizures that exactly fits what happens to me. I think I'm falling asleep, or I have dreams while I'm aware of what's going on around me. These aren't random; they almost always happen in a car, near a computer, TV, when I'm sleep deprived or very bored. My neuro said I'm not falling asleep, and he can't explain the dreams. All he said was that I have a seizure disorder and I have to accept it. Keppra has controlled most of this, but there are some times that it's not controlled. I can canoe in class III-IV rapids and never have a problem. I don't have episodes while walking down the street or hanging out with people or doing things around the house. But before medication, just put me in a car, near a computer, in front of a TV or sometimes on the phone and I'd slip into a lucid dream, drop off for a few seconds or lose time on a frequent basis. Fluorescent lights could make me feel like I was going blind or crazy by the end of the day. Does anyone else have this very predictable, non-convulsive type of TLE? I keep trying to make sense of this, and I can't. That's why I keep coming back with these questions--hoping someone else will say "oh yeah, that's exactly what happens to me!" Deb

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Yes, I'm dealing with the

Submitted by MeanAuntBeth4 on Fri, 2019-03-01 - 12:30
Yes, I'm dealing with the exact thing! Recently just started trileptal. Also, I've been in touch with someone this morning on this topic. But I can't seem to share the photo of the email. Look up Frank Hoogerbeets.  I was honored with a return email from him this morning. He explains how the em field from planetary alignment causes seismic activity (earthquakes). He confirmed I am correct, in thinking my latest cluster seizures were from this! I'm rambling because I'm excited. This was huge for me, one because I'm a big nerd fan, and two because he explained how to ease the symptoms. I can try to copy paste the email if anyone is interested.

Hello Deb, I have been

Submitted by Thbenson on Tue, 2019-08-27 - 11:01
Hello Deb, I have been diagnosed with the exact same thing and told the exact same thing from my doctor. It doesn’t run in my family and I know it didn’t just appear. Every time I have one my cell phone is near me or in my hand. The worst ones I have is when I am using my phone. We should come together and get a lawyer. I believe something is going on! Email me please! Tonyhbensonii@gmail.com

Haven't had an ECG but my

Submitted by AlanDavidRobb on Sat, 2019-08-10 - 16:47
Haven't had an ECG but my doctor says I would be dead by now if it was a tumor. I've narrowed the trigger down to EMF radiation from my modem, 700mm from my head for 12 years. I started having seizures in April 2018 once a month. After attending a scientific talk on EMF, I looked at this as a possible trigger and found the software switch to turn off the WiFi while I work online. I had no seizures for 3 months. I had a seizure this morning after having the modem on for 2 days while a guest stayed over. Am I allergic to EMF? Have I been over-exposed? It would be wonderful if this was true, in a way... otherwise it's back to the drawing board.

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