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does smoking trigger a seziure?
Sun, 02/05/2006 - 14:57Topic: Teen Zone
hi i am a 17 yr. old girl who likes to go out with friends. many of my friends are 18 and are allowed to smoke cigs. some of them asked me if i wanted to try...no pressure or anything......i just wanted to ask if smoking can cause a seziure????
i was diagnosed w/ep.last april and i only have had 2 seziures in my life....if anyone knows about the smoking thing..let me know...thanks!! anyone want to talk who is a TEEN..email me at sugar101203@yahoo.com
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Re: Re: does smoking trigger a seziure?
Submitted by shaay on Thu, 2006-05-18 - 00:06
hi there's no proof that smoking can trigger a seizure but everyone's different and can be affected by different things so it's a possibility but you probably won't know til you try... it's your call. good luck.
Re: does smoking trigger a seziure?
Submitted by abosmia on Sat, 2006-04-22 - 22:46
The question is not whether smoking will cause seizures, the question is whether the reaction between your medications and smoking will cause seizures. my doc said that alcohol and smoking can lead to serious fatal consequences when taking certain seizure medications. the reaction between the two is VERY DANGEROUS. please talk to your doctor before smoking and ask if it is okay. I know it sounds like a very stupid question to ask, but its better finding out while your alive than find it out the hard way. best of wishes.