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Sounds that trigger seizures???
Sun, 03/20/2005 - 09:26Hi I am new here and recently was diagnosed with having seizures. I dont have the Grandmal seizures, but I have the partial seizures. This is an embarrassing question to ask, but does anyone here think that certain sounds can trigger a seizure? Sometimes the feeling of de javu comes on after I hear a certain word, or maybe sound. I cant ever remember what it is after words.
Also I might be watching tv, or doing nothing and suddenly a word, not even a word sometimes ( more like a made up word ) will pop into my head and it gives me the feeling that a siezure is going to happen. I know this sounds crazy, but if anyone can relate I would appreciate it greatly. Thanks, Laurie
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RE: RE: Sounds that trigger seizures???
Submitted by spiz on Sun, 2005-03-20 - 02:52
RE: Sounds that trigger seizures???
Submitted by monalisa on Sun, 2005-03-20 - 03:30
Laurie.
This link might help in explaining what the the triggers are that can cause what you describe in your post.As the link explains,through research,and observation it has been established there can be various triggers that can happen and bring on (legitimate.) seizure triggers.I really hope it helps to maybe put your mind at rest,and that you read through the excellent reference material on this site also.
http://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/Visitors/Centre/ctf/reflex_seizures.cfm
Laurie.
This link might help in explaining what the the triggers are that can cause what you describe in your post.As the link explains,through research,and observation it has been established there can be various triggers that can happen and bring on (legitimate.) seizure triggers.I really hope it helps to maybe put your mind at rest,and that you read through the excellent reference material on this site also.
http://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/Visitors/Centre/ctf/reflex_seizures.cfm
RE: Sounds that trigger seizures???
Submitted by SteviesMom on Sat, 2005-03-19 - 07:20
Laurie,
My daughter has partial seizures and also myoclonic seizures. Whenever she hears a loud sound like a car horn or something loud dropping to the ground she has "drop" seizures. I thought she was the only one in this world who could hear something and have a seizure. Its very difficult to take her places because of all the loud sounds everywhere. Things that we dont think about can send her to the ground. Good luck to you and no its not crazy and i can relate to your situation. I'd like to know if there is anyone else who has this problem.
SteviesMom
Laurie,
My daughter has partial seizures and also myoclonic seizures. Whenever she hears a loud sound like a car horn or something loud dropping to the ground she has "drop" seizures. I thought she was the only one in this world who could hear something and have a seizure. Its very difficult to take her places because of all the loud sounds everywhere. Things that we dont think about can send her to the ground. Good luck to you and no its not crazy and i can relate to your situation. I'd like to know if there is anyone else who has this problem.
SteviesMom