A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with seizures.

26 doctors weighed in across 19 answers

Ignore: Diet and health living are important habits for people with seizures.

Answered 3/11/2014

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Ignore: Never miss your meds, and do not drive or operate power equipment unless seizure-free for 6 months.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Do take your medications that can help to keep you seizure free.

Answered 3/4/2019

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Ignore: The normal level of any drug is zero. Above that is a "commonly useful range, " not a "normal range.".

Answered 4/13/2014

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Ignore: Do take your medications do sleep well at night, eat regularly do not drive if uncontrolled.

Answered 4/18/2014

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Ignore: There are 5 major causes of breakthrough seizures, lack of sleep, going without food for a long time.

Answered 4/25/2014

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Ignore: 1. Take medications on time daily 2. Don't skip meals 3. Don't become dehydrated 4. Keep seizure log.

Answered 5/7/2014

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Ignore: Be understanding; ensure that seizure meds are taken. Don't worry about breakthrough seizures.

Answered 3/4/2019

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Ignore: Maintain good sleep habits, eat frequent smaller meals, meditate, avoid alcohol and tobacco.

Answered 3/4/2019

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Ignore: Good sleep hygiene, no more than two alcoholic beverages, and always take your medicine religiously.

Answered 1/18/2019

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Ignore: Do not feel that having seizures diminishes you in any way. Do maintain a consistent sleep cycle.

Answered 9/23/2014

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Ignore: Do take your medication regularly. Don't skip a dose. Do sleep regularly, don't scrimp on sleep.

Answered 11/13/2014

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Dr. Colin Sanner answered

Specializes in Neurology

Ignore: DO moderate alcohol, if you drink at all. DON'T drink more than 2 in a sitting or 3 in a day.

Answered 5/23/2016

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

Ignore: Do take your medication. don't consider yourself different, it is just a medical condition requiring.

Answered 3/4/2019

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Ignore: Do seek happiness which includes all the others- exercise, sensible diet, proper sleep hygiene...

Answered 3/4/2019

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Ignore: No unsupervised tub baths or swimming alone. Find somebody to supervise these activities -life guard.

Answered 3/4/2019

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Ignore: Take medicine as prescribed - daily if still having seizures, avoid potentially dangerous situations.

Answered 4/6/2015

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Ignore: Educate your friends and family members on what to do in the event of a seizure.

Answered 3/4/2019

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If: If you see somebody having a seizure DO NOT put anything in their mouth, including your fingers.

Answered 6/3/2016

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