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Does Salvia make seizures worse?

Mon, 07/12/2010 - 18:57
k, I have patial complex seizures about once a month and usually from laque of sleep. Usually I will only have them while im sleeping unless i have gone a long time without sleep. well my question is is I have experimented with different recreational drugs. I have smoked marajuana for a year er so and it didnt seem to make my seizures any worse. however I have have tried ecstasy and it didnt either only I only tried it once cuz I have herd of them making people have seizures. but the other day a friend got some Salvia and he wants me to try it. Now Salvia is 100% leagal and you can buy it at your local smoke shop. My question is does anyone know if it will make my siezures worse or make me more likely to have one? also if anyone knows if shrooms has an effect on seizures too then any info would be greatly appreciated but mostly i want to know about the SALVIA. Thank you

Comments

Re: Does Salvia make seizures worse?

Submitted by Sammishakes on Tue, 2010-07-13 - 00:46
I truly believe it is best to stay away from rec. Drugs - you never know what you're getting.

Re: Does Salvia make seizures worse?

Submitted by Eternal_Howl on Tue, 2010-07-13 - 07:54
Many chemicals have the ability to affect your brain. If they don't affect you while under the influence, they may when you come down, or straighten up later. I haven't had a lot of experience with illegal drugs because I had enough going on and needed what brain capacity I had. A few I had tried and pot caused a seizure when I was around 16. From there, I realized it was not a good thing for me. My brother found the same thing. Some people find pot does not affect them, but your epilepsy can also change over time. Personally, I'd recommend staying clear of unnecessary mind altering substances. But if you must indulge, at least do what you're doing and do the research about them.

Re: Does Salvia make seizures worse?

Submitted by nickandshanesmom on Fri, 2010-07-16 - 23:02

You are very fortunate to have one seizure a month, my son has daily Complex Partial seizures sometimes clusters of them 2 to 10. I hate to come down on you, but imagine where you might be without all of the experimental drugs, legal or otherwise. Maybe your seizures would become even less frequent. Please stop experimenting with drugs. If not for yourself, for those who love you.  

You are very fortunate to have one seizure a month, my son has daily Complex Partial seizures sometimes clusters of them 2 to 10. I hate to come down on you, but imagine where you might be without all of the experimental drugs, legal or otherwise. Maybe your seizures would become even less frequent. Please stop experimenting with drugs. If not for yourself, for those who love you.  

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