Red dye 40, cinnamon & orange juice - Epilepsy Message Board

KP2002 · 10-28-2003, 05:09 PM

My son has had several seizures three of which resulted in status epilepticus. As a result of diligent observation, I have found red dye 40, cinnamon and/or orange/tangerine juice to be contributing factors, if not the cause of each. PLEASE diligently observe yourself and your food choices. The medical/science industry is still trying to figure out the mysteries of epilepsy. Anyone who is affected by epilepsy is of most value in solving these mysteries. I am most interested in any and all observations. Thank you!!! Wyatt's Mom

mommajessibelle · 10-28-2003, 05:30 PM

i dont know if there is a connection or not but every time i eat tangerines i have a seizure so i just dont eat them any more but i still have seizures every once in a while know what i mean

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KP2002 · 10-31-2003, 04:19 PM

Thank you VERY much for your response!

amydianne1 · 11-06-2003, 10:23 AM

Thanks so much for the topic, it's amazing the things that can trigger seizures.

I appreciate providing the info to us!

Hugs,
Amy

KP2002 · 11-12-2003, 05:17 PM

Thanks Amy for your support.
It took me a few times to get onto this newly designed board. I find it cumbersome; too many fancy options/bits of information that really have nothing to do with the point of these boards which is easy, clear communication between people who have something in common; people looking for support and solutions regarding epilepsy. Anyway, thanks again for your response. I do have every intention of following-up with scientific research regarding food-related seizures.