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If your temporal lobe seizures aren't well controlled, you may need to take special precautions to keep yourself and those around you safe. These precautions may include limiting activities such as swimming, driving, working at heights and operating heavy equipment and altering some routines, such as taking showers instead of baths. Some states have laws requiring such restrictions depending on how well you're able to control your seizures.

You might also consider wearing a medical bracelet to help emergency medical personnel. The bracelet should state whom to contact in an emergency, what medications you use and your medication allergies.

References
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