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Smoking cigarettes and seizures....

Sat, 07/30/2005 - 00:07
I've been a smoker for about 13 years or so now. I'm not a heavy smoker by any means, and I go through a pack every 3-4 days. I just wanted to find out from "other smokers" on this site or any non-smokers who even may know....Does smoking affect epilepsy at all?

Comments

RE: Smoking cigarettes and seizures....

Submitted by maggie on Fri, 2005-07-29 - 19:24
Hi ButterflyGirl~ I smoke about a pack a day and I have not notice it to effect my seizures.Maybe in some it does,just not for me.

RE: RE: Smoking cigarettes and seizures....

Submitted by txrhb1 on Fri, 2005-07-29 - 20:46

Hi - I second what Maggie said.  I smoke a pack a day also, and the only time I notice a difference is if I get a bad headache.  Seems as if a cup of coffee and a cigarette help relieve the pressure and pain for a while.

Barb

Hi - I second what Maggie said.  I smoke a pack a day also, and the only time I notice a difference is if I get a bad headache.  Seems as if a cup of coffee and a cigarette help relieve the pressure and pain for a while.

Barb

RE: RE: RE: Smoking cigarettes and seizures....

Submitted by Spiz on Sat, 2005-07-30 - 00:07

   Count me in too. I smoke almost a pack a day. It helps me to relax.

-Spiz 

   Count me in too. I smoke almost a pack a day. It helps me to relax.

-Spiz 

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