Pardon
my not having posted anything for over ten days. I went on a family vacation in Hawaii for the
past week and just returned a few days ago.
The
vacation was very pleasant. We did many
special activities, including seeing an Ulalena show, a history of the Hawaiian
people in song and dance. We also went
to a luau and tried out many restaurants, sampling traditional Hawaiian foods.
However,
there was one major thing about the stay in Hawaii that was inconvenient at
best, and unbearable at its worst. The
weather was nothing like I have experienced in a long time. Not only was it hot, it was extremely humid!
The
heat and humidity got so bad that, during lunch one day, it caused me to have a
cluster of seizures. This made me
realize how careful I had to be and to try to keep cool and hydrated. Obviously, heat is a seizure trigger for me.
I
started to think of other seizure triggers.
I have listed some to be aware of.
This is not a comprehensive list and they may not apply to everyone, but
they are good to know about.
1.
Lack
of Sleep
2.
Alcohol
3.
Stress—
Physical—too much exertion from
exercise. However, a moderate amount of
exercise/activity is good for you, as it gives you energy.
Mental—worry, anxiety, depression
4.
Bright/Flashing Lights
5.
Catamenial
Seizures (around the menstrual cycle) or other Hormonal Imbalances
6.
Missed Medication
Do
you have any seizure triggers? Please
feel free to share. Thanks!
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