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Can an epidural trigger an epileptic seizure in a person with epilepsy?
A friend of mine who has epilepsy had just had an epidural done, whatever they are, at a hospital and soon after had a seizure. Could the treatment have led to it?
It’s probably not a result of the epidural. Stress is one of the major triggers in epileptic seizures and getting an epidural is definitely emotionally stressful. It would cause your friend to produce stress hormones and they would, in turn, cause an epileptic episode. I would say if they didn’t have any more seizures after that, this is likely the cause. If you’re still concerned, you can contact a neurologist or family physician. 24 hour nurse lines are also very good with questions.