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Planning
 Travel
during the cooler months of the year.
Plan on travelling
with a companion as far as possible.
Be honest
about informing others about your epilepsy.
Take out
travel medical insurance.
Medication
on Travel
Take
enough medication to last the entire holiday and carry a prescription
for the same.
Airlines
will at request remind you about medication.
For
customs purposes carry medications in clearly marked original
containers.
Adjust
medication for changes in time zones. Preferably stick to the
usual time interval as at home.
Daily
Routines
Sleeping
- long journeys and early departure times can disrupt sleep. Ensure
6 hrs sleep per day.
Drinking
- Drinking large amounts of fluids or too little fluid in hot
climates can provoke seizures.
Avoid
alcohol.
Eating
- Eat regularly to avoid low blood sugar.
Adventure
Precaution
 If
cycling, wear a helmet.
When
walking, stay to the outside edge of the road. Avoid walking close
to water and always cross the road through a subway or marked
crossing.
Avoid
travelling upstairs in a bus, stay clear of doors and stay away
from the edge of platforms.
Driving
- avoid if possible.
Accommodation
- Avoid balconies, stairs. Check room for sharp objects, which
might hurt you during a seizure. Take usual precautions during
bathing and cooking.
Discos
can hold some risk if you have photosensitive epilepsy, when they
are best avoided.
Water
sports are safe if accompanied by someone who can swim.
Medication
Precautions
Infections
and diarrhoea can alter the levels of antiepileptic medications.
See a doctor if ill for any reason longer than 24 hours
Certain
drugs can interact with AEDS
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