Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could Whey Protein Use Cause Random Seizures?

Random seizures 8 years ago for 1 week, 3 years ago for 1 week. symptoms were numbness and twitching in right hand before and aura....Both times I was taking protein after working out. Symptoms have returned, taking protein again. All test showed negative for seizure disorder....could this be related to whey protein use?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
Report Abuse
Neurologist, Surgical 's  Response
Hello,

It is possible that substances in supplements with proteins may cause seizures since other tests did not find a cause. So. it is obvious for you to stop taking these substances.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Epilepsy


Loading Online Doctors....
Could Whey Protein Use Cause Random Seizures?

Hello, It is possible that substances in supplements with proteins may cause seizures since other tests did not find a cause. So. it is obvious for you to stop taking these substances. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical