I have a question for those with epilepsy.....?

Question

I'll ask you first, how many of you have had brain surgery? I had 2 and still have seizures every so often, but not 1/2 as much. How do you get through them? What are they like for you? I wish I had petti mal like how I first did when I was diagnosed. Are you aloud caffiene? I can old have it a little bit and not often. (it's been years since I drank Mountain Dew) How long does it take you to feel back to your old self? It usually takes me a day. How much medicine do you take for it? I take 15 pills a day, and have been on a random of 6 types. I just want to ask to hear what others of epilepsy feel and if they go through what I do

Answer 1

To be honest I have not been diagnosed officially as an epileptic. That doesn't mean that I haven't had the seizures, just the EEGs weren't conclusive at time of testing. I am lucky and only have to do 1 pill twice a day. To be honest, I've only had grand mals, so I don't really remember them at all. I'll remember a little bit before the seizure, like that I had trouble walking or something, and then nothing. I tend to go catatonic after though, for about an 1 hour or so. Fortunately I'm not having them very frequently, and so am not going through the same things as you. I give you kudos on one thing, how long it takes for you to get back to being you. It takes me like a week to really get going again. Ugh!
Good luck in finding others to connect with.

Answer 2

Hi there

Here are a few remedies for epilepsy.


Cause
Nutrient deficiencies, thyroid disorders, and stress can all contribute to epileptic seizures and must be screened for and addressed as part of a comprehensive treatment approach. Proper bowel movements two to three times a day are also important. If necessary, consider a bowel cleanse to restore healthy bowel function.

Pioneering holistic dentist Hal Huggins, D.D.S., has noted the improvement, and in some cases the complete disappearance of epilepsy symptoms after removing toxic dental amalgams. If you have such amalgams in your mouth, consider having them replaced by someone properly trained in Holistic Dentistry.

Caution: If the individual's seizure does not stop within 5-10 minutes, seek immediate medical assistance. At the same time, be sure not to over-drug the patient, as medical drugs can actually trigger epilepsy due to their potential side effects.


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Natural Cures

Diet: Individuals affected by epilepsy should eat a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, and eliminate fried foods, salt, sugar, meat, milk, and alcohol. For long-term care, they should follow a hypoglycemic diet (see Hypoglycemia), being sure to avoid artificial sweeteners, excessive refined carbohydrates, and caffeine. For epilepsy accompanied by sluggish bowels or constipation, also ensure that the diet is rich with fibrous foods. And so a colon cleanse.

Herbs: For petit mal epilepsy, take one teaspoon of skullcap tincture three times a day.
Herbal Aids
1.See Epilepsy formula # 1 using boneset and blue vervain.

2.See Epilepsy formula # 2 using boneset, blue vervain, water pepper and camomile.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Juice Therapy: Drink a combination of celery, carrot, and lettuce juice three times a day.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can help minimize symptoms of epilepsy: L-taurine and L-tyrosine amino acids (500 mg three times daily) along with an amino acid blend (two times daily); vitamin B complex and vitamins B3 (niacin), B5, B6 and B12; calcium; choline (start with 4 g daily and increase to 10-12 g within three months); dimethyl glycine (100 mg two times daily); magnesium; manganese; and zinc. Vitamin B complex injected intramuscularly may also be helpful.

Note: Sometimes essential fatty acids aggravate symptoms, so consult with a nutritional expert to determine if this is the case.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of epilepsy: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork, Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Holistic Dentistry, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Meditation, Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yoga

Best of health to you

Cheers