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I have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. I want to drink beer but doctor said alcohol intake can trigger the myoclonic jerks. Is that true? Can't I drink alcohol?
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Not at all.
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Yes he is right, alcohol is going to induce your seizure activity it works as a fuel in fire. So don't ever think of it.
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Please Avoid alcohol totally.
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Avoid alcohol.
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Yes alcohol can worsen your conditon, avoid it.
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