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If i had 2 seizures in my sleep in my teens do i have to worry about flashing lights giving me one?
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Yes: Anyone with a genetic predisposition to epilepsy should be cautious with any type of extreme sensory stimuli such as bright lights.
Answered 6/21/2014
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