Hi @kb2014
Thank you for sharing this with us. I did not know that constipation could be a trigger for seizures. I will pay more attention to it.
A book that helped me greatly to identify my own triggers for seizures was "Taking Control of Your Seizures: Workbook": https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Control-Your-Seizures-Treatments/dp/019933501X
Triggers can vary according to the type of epilepsy and the person. I, for example, have learned that low sodium is a very dangerous trigger for me. To manage this trigger, I make good use of a homemade serum (water, sugar, and salt). High temperatures are also a trigger for my seizures. On warm days, I use a towel tightly twisted behind my neck. And food, for sure, has a direct impact on my seizure threshold. I have taken gluten out of my diet, and this has reduced my seizures by 60%.
Learning about my personal triggers has helped me greatly, avoiding or managing situations that could bring me harm.
For those interested, I am adding a link to common triggers for seizures: https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizure-triggers
Has anyone else experienced other triggers not listed here in the posts?
Have a nice day!
Chris (@santosha)