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Cold Feet Trigger Seizure
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 21:08I wear high socks because cold air that hits my ankles/feet triggers a seizure. Nothing serious, just an aura. I’m just looking for somebody that might have the same symptom?
Is it from a nerve, not sure and my neurologist only writes it down but no answer because she’s never heard of such a thing.
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Hi, Thank you for posting. As
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-12-02 - 08:20
Hi, Thank you for posting. As Gianna mentioned in her comment, triggers can vary from person to person, but it’s important that you’re able to recognize your triggers. Knowing what triggers your seizures can help you recognize when a seizure may be coming and help you be prepared to lessen the chance that one may occur the next time you face a similar trigger. To learn more about triggers, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures It’s also important that you're continuing to follow-up with your neurologist to explore this further and if you experience any changes in changes in seizure types, frequency, behaviors, sides effects & symptoms.You may want to consider keeping a journal or a seizure diary. My Seizure Diary can help identify & track seizures, record medical history, set reminders, manage medications, side effects, moods, behaviors, recognizing triggers and health events that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare teamhttps://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryAdditionally, you may always contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support,guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline
I’ve read a study that shows
Submitted by Patriotrehab on Thu, 2019-11-28 - 23:08
I’ve read a study that shows that there can be a general correlation between the frequency in seizures and the overall temperature (seasonal) changes for some people, but no I’ve never heard of “cold feet” being a trigger for seizures. This doesn’t mean that it’s not a thing for you as triggers are different from person to person. The only way to know more conclusively is to capture it on VEEG by trying to trigger a seizure through “cold feet” and seeing what the monitors pick up and what you are able to describe at the same time. But, if you and your doctor are able to get your seizures under control without that step, than all the better!