![]() ![]() This, though, was caused by the low potassium levels which is due to the effects of the dehydration caused by the frequent urinations, which, in turn, was caused by the regular caffeine intake. ![]() The primary cause of the seizure was a low Dilantin level. I was urinating much more frequently which lead to a loss of potassium and the low Dilantin level in my blood. The caffeine does slightly increase blood flow & pressure, but what really got to me was the diuretic effects of the caffeine. After telling the MD what I had been drinking while at work, it became clear that caffeine had played a role in the seizures. I had a potassium level of 2.7 and my phenytoin level was around 6. After some medication, the seizure activity stopped and I was shown the results of the lab work by the MD. After the seizure, I felt another starting, so I was taken to the local ER where I had another grand maul in the waiting room (got me back to a bed immediately). It was a slow process, but after about a month of drinking this beverage 5 days a week I had a seizure. I did not know it was caffeinated, so I didn't see the harm in drinking it 5 days a week. ![]() A few years ago, I was drinking one bottle of caffeinated cola every day I was at work. Through personal experience, I have seen the affects of daily caffeine intake on an epileptic. But, caffeine can definately contribute to the problem. Listening to music helps.Īs others have stated, it's not the caffeine on its own that is causing additional seizures. I experience a headache I find worsening and with pain I never thought possible.It has been said,"moderation in everything,& listen to your body". However three or four times in the last six months after an additional afternoon cup "to keep me alert", I have had a nocturnal episode. I only drink 1~2 cups of coffee in the morning with no problems. With so many pleasures eliminated from my life: beer, late nights out, debauchery, It is no fun to eliminate one last source of comfort. ![]()
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