If I have epilepsy...

[TheEnd808]

Will I have any issues if I decide to try out some of the substances on a site like IAmShaman.com? Have there been any reported increase in seizures with the use of things like Kratom or Sinicuichi? The only substance I've used before besides tobacco and alcohol is marijuana, and I'm looking to have a new, hopefully beneficial experience with some other substances. Sorry for the possibly novice question, but I was diagnosed with epilepsy in the winter, although my case is rather mild compared with some other people (I've only had 5 seizures in six months). I take Keppra as a medication for my epilepsy if that matters at all.

Additionally, as I'm sure many of you frequent the Psychedelics forum, will any of the stronger psychedelics (LSD, shrooms etc.) cause me to have seizures or provoke any mental problems since I have epilepsy?

Some help would greatly be appreciated. I'd like to have some new experiences, but if it isn't in the cards at this point in my life, I'll just have to wait until, if ever, my epilepsy goes away.

Thanks.

[NorCaliGreenFiend]

I would talk to your doctor, but kratom isnt intoxicating, beyond the equivalent of a few drinks. I dont know how epilepsy works, though.

[peacegrow]

I think you might be better off looking into something like LSD, although it seems contradictory.

I'm sure many people with epilepsy have taken LSD, so there might be more information about contraindications with medication and whether it causes seizure thresholds to lower. (I'm sure a lot have taken Kratom or Sinicuichi, but it may not be as well documented.)

When you look at a wide variety of plants, there could be all kinds of issues. (Like, for instance, you definitely can't take a MOAI while on Keppra). All kinds of subtle things, like some herb being metabolised by the same liver enzymes as Keppra throwing you levels off.

If you are specifically interested in Kratom or Sinicuichi, I would research one of those specifically.

The main thing is to try not to get discouraged by people who will tell you, "You have xxx condition, so you can absolutely never do yyyy." Collect all the info you can and figure out yourself if you think you can do it.

[TheEnd808]

Thanks for the comments. Currently doing all the research I can, and will keep your suggestions in mind.