Epilepsy Talk
Seizure Provoking Conditions…
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Few of these conditions will cause epilepsy itself…but many can lead to seizures. So consider this a definition of the possibilities…
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Epilepsy and Electrolytes
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It’s a situation often mentioned but rarely understood – the effects electrolytes have on seizures.
But a simple blood test can detect the danger of unbalanced electrolytes.
Taking extra doses of certain minerals can help to prevent side-effects that may follow the long-term use of some seizure medicines.
And taking supplements can help protect the brain (as can a B-Vitamin complex), but it’s no guarantee of seizure control, since there are a lot of different factors at play that can trigger a seizure.
But, making sure you have the right nutrients is just as important as having the right balance between all of them, so that proper electrical connections are maintained.
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Epilepsy and Diabetes — Confusion or Common Cure?
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You might be surprised to hear it, but according to recent research, epilepsy and diabetes have more in common than we thought.
The key commonality is fluctuating blood sugar.
People with hyperglycemia tend to have focal or local seizures.
And those who are hypoglycemic, tend to have tonic-clonic seizures…
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