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Hi @tonyde
Though I am on AED medication, I also try to manage my triggers and avoid them. I do not rely solely on the medication itself.
Flashing lights are a typical trigger in some types of epilepsy, and it seems that it is your case. I read that flashing lights are a trigger in some forms of Focal Epilepsy, particularly those originating in the occipital lobe. I'm curious to know what kind of epilepsy you have, if you feel comfortable sharing it with us.
Have a nice day!
Chris (@santosha)
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I was diagnosed with frontal lobe seizures. I avoid the "E" word, it's another way to help me stay positive. A seizure is an incident and not a disease. An incident is a short-term issue that goes away. Epilepsy is a disease that has no cure, it can only be controlled.
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Hi @tonyde again
Reading some older posts, I remembered you have a seizure dog, something I would very much like to have one day when moving into a house.
Just an idea: wouldn't your seizure dog be able to help you better identify your prodromes? From my readings, I have learned that seizure dogs can sense seizures coming some hours before they occur. It looks like dogs can sense our prodromes much easier and faster than we humans 🙂
Chris (@santosha)