A change of venue decreases seizures????? - Epilepsy Message Board

Rebecca's Mom · 02-19-2003, 06:32 PM

Hi - I have noticed that when my daughter Rebecca is in a cycle of seizing and we take her elsewhere for the weekend ....her seizures decrease. Its like a change of place changes her cycle of seizing. Its the same when we go to a cottage or a friends for the weekend - has anyone experienced this???????Big time thanks......Paula

violarose · 02-19-2003, 11:29 PM

mine is the reverse, : (maybe I notice it more, because it is always embarrasing in public?? good luck to your daughter.

kayakmom · 02-21-2003, 09:24 AM

Do you know what your daughters triggers are? Many things can affect them including altitude, being tired, change in diet. If she is eating differently than normal, getting less sleep in a new place or at a higher altitude this could explain. Just a thought.

Rebecca's Mom · 02-22-2003, 05:03 PM

Hi - no after 18 years of trying to "figure out what triggers Rebecca's seizures" - I have pretty much given up........it can be the kind of thing also where she is somewhere else and seizing and we bring her home and she is fine - new people in her life like to try and figure it out too - I let them out of respect, but they eventually give up and we have a good chuckle about it.........Paula

kayakmom · 02-23-2003, 07:29 PM

We have only been at this 4 years or so, and we do not know all his triggers either. SOmetimes things will trigger then the next time he will be fine. Just be there for her, and take care of her when they hit. Glad she has ok times when she goes places!!