Epilepsy Talk
Natural herbal remedies for epilepsy
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Long before Dilantin and Phenobarbital, there was epilepsy. And herbal remedies.
Of course, these herbal epilepsy remedies are NOT substitutes to anti-seizure medications, but are more like a supplementary support.
Most of them work by preventing a seizure and other symptoms of epilepsy.
(NYU Langone Medical Center estimates that 20 percent of people taking prescription drugs also use herbs.)
Some may sound weird and others familiar. But hey, how can you argue with success?
Tags: anti-seizure compliments, Epilepsy, herbal, perscription drugs, remedies, supplementary support
Epilepsy – Advice and Insights
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Many of us were diagnosed with epilepsy at a wee age…
Others were completely taken by surprise in their teens or later years.
Whatever age you were when you were first diagnosed with epilepsy, I’m sure you have advice and insights to share from your own experiences…
The mystery of epilepsy and celiac disease
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The relationship between celiac disease and epilepsy has been documented in medical journals for decades. Yet neurologists rarely consider it as an underlying possibility in cases of idiopathic epilepsy.
It never ceases to amaze me what an impact celiac disease can have on one’s life and quality of life, but there is no routine testing for it. Yet, I‘ve been told (and have read) that very few people with epilepsy are told of the possibility of celiac disease!
Tags: brain, celiac disease, complex partial seizures, Epilepsy, Folic Acid, gluten, nervous system, nutritional deficiency
Will that antidepressant work for YOU?
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“People with a history of depression have a 3 to 7 times higher risk of developing epilepsy…”
Tags: Anti-psychotic medications, antidepressants, Epilepsy, MAOIs, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, side-effects, SNRIs., SSRI, TCAs
Epilepsy as seen — with pain — through a mother’s eyes
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Her first job as a copywriter was writing informational materials for a children’s hospital. Including a brochure about seizures.
But nothing would prepare her for this…
Tell us your story…
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Every life has a story. Whether it be sad, bad, triumphant or fulfilling.
What better way to educate and empower those with epilepsy than by telling OUR own stories? (I’m sure they’re as different as we are!)
Epilepsy fighting foods…
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They say: “You are what you eat.” Not necessarily.
Here are some suggestions for sensible eating and supplementing your diet.
Of course everyone is different — with different needs — and on different meds.
But there are some rules that hold true…
How Creative Are YOU?
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I was born a writer. Just like I was born with brown eyes.
In 5th grade when we were assigned to write a poem with an illustration, everyone wrote about the spring, flowers, stars, the city, the country.
I wrote about racism. My illustration was a black silhouette pasted against white paper.
My teacher promptly sent me home with a note for my parents, accusing me of plagiarism.
Hooray for Forums!
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I never met anyone with epilepsy until I was 29.
And that was a best friend of my husband’s. (Which may explain why Arthur didn’t freak out when I had a seizure on our first date!)
That was it. Beginning and end.
Your birthday contribution would mean so much…
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Almost everybody has a wish for their birthday.
This month I turn 71. And a contribution to the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA is my birthday gift wish.
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