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Epilepsy and Illegal drugs - experiences
Sat, 04/16/2005 - 19:30Hi there everyone. Firstly I am in no way linked to the medical profession, and have no formal medical training or experience. I just thought I would stick this in to hopefully answer the questions of some parents and kids alike who do/have/are thinking of trying illegal drugs, and who live with epilepsy. I am on quite high levels of medication to control my fits; I am in my mid 20's. Recreational drugs have played a part in my life since I was about 15, nothing wrong with my upbringing, it was perfect. It was just something I tried and liked - sorry. From my experience parents are often more worried about their childÂ’s condition than the patient themselves, something I might understand if I become a parent one day. I will try and loosely go though the drugs I have tried and the effects regarding my epilepsy. To kick off with, everyoneÂ’s epilepsy is different, from what I have been taught no one person is the same as another when it comes to this condition, which MUST be taken into account when reading this. I have smoked cannabis for some time now. All different sorts, all different amounts, all over the globe (including a regular pilgrimage to
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Re: Epilepsy and Illegal drugs - experiences
Submitted by jimbyjoe on Mon, 2008-02-18 - 23:15
Hell would certainly have to freeze over before I had any illicit drugs - I would be too scared they would screw with my head and kill me. I only have limited alcohol (1-2 drinks/night).
Seriously, you've gotta be risking your life to do drugs like these if you've got epilepsy. I'm not trying to slag you if you do, but in my opinion it's very dangerous.
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Hell would certainly have to freeze over before I had any illicit drugs - I would be too scared they would screw with my head and kill me. I only have limited alcohol (1-2 drinks/night).
Seriously, you've gotta be risking your life to do drugs like these if you've got epilepsy. I'm not trying to slag you if you do, but in my opinion it's very dangerous.
k
Re: Re: Re: Epilepsy and Illegal drugs - experiences
Submitted by xgi on Tue, 2007-11-06 - 19:27
I personally would not let him try it with a history of sezuires myself. Just my two. I use it to control my small sez's and it does wonders for me. I told both my doctor and my neruo and they thought it was ok. I hate pills so the MJ helps me with chronic pain as well. Good luck.x