[rosy]

I think it's to do with the fact that the flashing lights trigger bursts of neural activity in the optic nerve and other associated brain areas. If this is at the right (well, wrong, I guess) frequency, it can cause synchronous firing of other groups of nerves and so a seizure. Does that make sense?

[neilep (OP)]

I think it's to do with the fact that the flashing lights trigger bursts of neural activity in the optic nerve and other associated brain areas. If this is at the right (well, wrong, I guess) frequency, it can cause synchronous firing of other groups of nerves and so a seizure. Does that make sense?

I know that ewe might all find this extraordinary (as I do)...but this makes perfect sense to me.....and *swallows a gulp*....is exactly along the lines that I was thinking of !!

Gosh....Rosy and I are equally klevur !!

[rosalind dna]

I think it's to do with the fact that the flashing lights trigger bursts of neural activity in the optic nerve and other associated brain areas. If this is at the right (well, wrong, I guess) frequency, it can cause synchronous firing of other groups of nerves and so a seizure. Does that make sense?

Yes Rosy you are correct 100%,also you found the words that I was searching for. Thanks.
Seizures are so scarey because I don't know when they come and then I go unconsccious.

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I think it's to do with the fact that the flashing lights trigger bursts of neural activity in the optic nerve and other associated brain areas. If this is at the right (well, wrong, I guess) frequency, it can cause synchronous firing of other groups of nerves and so a seizure. Does that make sense?




I know that ewe might all find this extraordinary (as I do)...but this makes perfect sense to me.....and *swallows a gulp*....is exactly along the lines that I was thinking of !!

Gosh....Rosy and I are equally klevur !!

Yes, Neil you and Rosy are clever people. Makes total sense to me.
I was thinking about if you think that it's suitable to do a thread about epilepsy? If yes or not. Fine either way.

[neilep (OP)]

I was thinking about if you think that it's suitable to do a thread about epilepsy? If yes or not. Fine either way.

ROSALIND ...I think that's a fantastic idea......I can't think of anyone better suited to author it rather than yourself......after all.......you have an intimate knowledge of the symptoms....and your first hand experience, and perhaps a chronological time-line/report as to how this came to be with you would be awesome !!....whajafink ?

[Make it Lady]

Is it true that people with very bad epilepcy have to have parts of their brain removed to stop them going into a chain of fits that can be life threatening?

[that mad man]

I'd love to know why as well and think it is also to do with frequency.

Although I'm not epileptic flashing lights or things like travelling in a car with the sun flashing between the trees triggers a rapid migraine. Some fluorescent lights and yes, camera flashes also do the same.

I'm not sure if migraine and epilepsy have a link but it seems strange that some of the "triggers" are the same.

It would be good to read your experiences Rosalind as there are several things I would like to ask.

[Make it Lady]

By the way I helped save someone once who had a fit in the jacuzzi. He was sat right next to me. one minute we were chatting and the next he just stopped and starred of into space. Luckily my Mum was a special needs nurse so I'd seen some one going into a seizure before. I Just grabbed his head as he was about to slide down into the water.

[rosalind dna]

Is it true that people with very bad epilepcy have to have parts of their brain removed to stop them going into a chain of fits that can be life threatening?

Make it Lady, yes that is true, but not me. My brain is the same as it always been and just changed with age.
Fits can be life-threatening because as I've heard that if they go on for longer than 15-30 minutes they can life-threatening or stop the person's breath in some but rare cases. Cause heart-attacks.
None of these symptoms bother me. Thanks for asking.

Neil yes I will do that thread sometime before the end of this spring.

[rosalind dna]

I'd love to know why as well and think it is also to do with frequency.

Although I'm not epileptic flashing lights or things like travelling in a car with the sun flashing between the trees triggers a rapid migraine. Some fluorescent lights and yes, camera flashes also do the same.

I'm not sure if migraine and epilepsy have a link but it seems strange that some of the "triggers" are the same.

It would be good to read your experiences Rosalind as there are several things I would like to ask.

That Mad Man, thanks for your question but sorry I do not know anything about Migraines except that you feel nauseous(sp) and can't stand bright lights. I did have a late friend who'd had migraines but that was years ago.
Yes they may well have a link. I wish that I could help you. I will research it first. As my Rosalind Franklin thread shows that I do my reserch well.

Well done, Make it Lady and you should feel proud of yourself by saving that man's life.

[Seany]

Neil yes I will do that thread sometime before the end of this spring.

Thank you Rosalind. It will be very interesting! []

[Carolyn]

I'd love to know why as well and think it is also to do with frequency.

Although I'm not epileptic flashing lights or things like travelling in a car with the sun flashing between the trees triggers a rapid migraine. Some fluorescent lights and yes, camera flashes also do the same.

I'm not sure if migraine and epilepsy have a link but it seems strange that some of the "triggers" are the same.

It would be good to read your experiences Rosalind as there are several things I would like to ask.

This happens to me too, especially the sun flashing between the trees.  That makes me really ill, migraine, nauseousness and sometimes feel like I'm going to pass out.  I've mentioned it to several friends and family and none of them have this problem, nor have ever heard of it with the exception of my nurse friend and she insisted that I may have some form of epilepsy, but I blew it off because I've never had any other symptoms.

[rosalind dna]

I'd love to know why as well and think it is also to do with frequency.

Although I'm not epileptic flashing lights or things like travelling in a car with the sun flashing between the trees triggers a rapid migraine. Some fluorescent lights and yes, camera flashes also do the same.

I'm not sure if migraine and epilepsy have a link but it seems strange that some of the "triggers" are the same.

It would be good to read your experiences Rosalind as there are several things I would like to ask.

This happens to me too, especially the sun flashing between the trees.  That makes me really ill, migraine, nauseousness and sometimes feel like I'm going to pass out.  I've mentioned it to several friends and family and none of them have this problem, nor have ever heard of it with the exception of my nurse friend and she insisted that I may have some form of epilepsy, but I blew it off because I've never had any other symptoms.

Carolyn sorry to hear about this and no I don't want to tell you what  to do but I would recommend that you go to your family doctor and then she/he might be able to diagnose this for you.
But you are right about the very bright sunlight and the flashing lights. When I have to walk down one of the local hills near my home there is a fence made out of railings and I always hope that is a grey day but otherwise it flashes so I have to turn my head away. Thanks

Seany thanks and it is fine

[rosalind dna]

When I do my epilepsy thread, I was thinking about adding the basics of first aid for a person, who's having an epileptic seizure/fit but I only know about the Uk methods for First Aid.

I would like to add the US First Aid but I am not sure what to do.

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=13772.0
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epilepsy