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MJ & seizures
Fri, 07/27/2007 - 23:37Topic: Teen Zone
Hey this might be a silly question but i'm gonna ask it anyway and plz don't attack. So i've been seizure free almost 2 years now (knock on wood) and entering college, my neuro said it would be okay to have a couple beers. I really thought about it and thought it was kind of insane to drink while on meds and just being an epileptic in general. However, he also said i could smoke. And when you think about it...it's seems safer. And in college, all people do is drink. 24/7. Sooo smoking is what gets me by. I don't do it often AT ALL. so i was just wondering whether you guys smoke and your experiences...good or bad.
Comments
Re: Re: MJ & seizures
Submitted by whatttap on Sat, 2007-07-28 - 17:12
nah i actually meant smoking weed.
Re: MJ & seizures
Submitted by itsmyeviltwin on Sat, 2007-07-28 - 00:20
I'm kinda surprised your neuro said automatically its OK to have a couple of beers since alcohol tends to lower seizure threshold with those of us with E. I get twitchy and feel an aura with even a couple of beers...definitely a trigger for me. You may do OK with a few beers or you may not...you be the judge.. Be careful. We're all individuals, be good to yourself and make the best decision for you.
Deb
Re: MJ & seizures
Submitted by EarthMonkey on Fri, 2007-07-27 - 23:49
If you mean smoking cigarettes my answer is drink beer. Beer is not one of the most addictive substances known unlike cigarettes. Beer won't distroy your lungs or cause cancer.