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VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...

Sun, 03/16/2008 - 09:52

Topic: New to Epilepsy.com

My son's Neurologist suggested these vitamins to help with memory, concentration, over-all brain function, healing and energy (His Topamax makes him VERY tired!). He also has "Ice-Pick" Migraines. The vitamins have really made a difference in all areas, and I would like to share them with anyone who is interested.

I would also love to hear what vitamins others are taking and the results you've had...

***Please don't start taking vitamins before you talk with your Neurologist***

Omega 3 Fish Oil, with high EPA and DHA

Magnesium Oxide- 250 mg per day (pm)

Multi Vitamin (am), which includes L-Optizinc- 30 mg

Comments

Re: VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...

Submitted by ckolonick on Mon, 2008-03-31 - 13:02

I would like to talk more about this too. My son (16) is starting to have some side effects on Topamax since we are still increasing it. My neuro has never mentioned vitamins or supplements to us.

Feel free to email me off line..

ckolonick@sbcglobal.net

I would like to talk more about this too. My son (16) is starting to have some side effects on Topamax since we are still increasing it. My neuro has never mentioned vitamins or supplements to us.

Feel free to email me off line..

ckolonick@sbcglobal.net

Re: VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...

Submitted by Summer-Lilly on Tue, 2008-04-01 - 23:59

Hello there, I am glad to hear that your son is feeling much better after taking the vitamins! I have been on Topamax for around 8 months now, and have really struggled with this medication. I have begged with my neurologist to take me off it several times, as the side effects for me personally have been horrid. Anyhoo...a few weeks ago I bought a great multivitamin with Selenium, and a vitamin B tablet. I also take fish oil daily. I have also found drinking a high quality protein shake with blueberries, bananas, and yoghurt have been fantastic too. I eat a lot of high protein foods now, and lots of fresh fruit, veg, and fish. I can't tell express how much this has helped me!! and I have even gained weight, which was needed! My skin is looking a lot better, and the side-effects are almost all gone....yippee!!!! I find if I get lazy and skip on my diet or vitamins, the Topamax side-effects come back to haunt me! Hope this helps! Take care Summer

Re: VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...

Submitted by teener on Thu, 2009-04-16 - 18:37

I too had ALOT of trouble with Tomapax, I just couldn't funtion at all. I was switched to Tegretol (300MG daily) and I have had no side effects! The stuff is great, maybe ask your doctor about that. Seriously, Tomapax is evil...

The only thing with the Tegretol is that you have to be careful if you are also taking an anti-depressent. I take Elivil to help me sleep, but I'm at 15MG, which basically does nothing, but its a safe amount. I think it does help me sleep just for the fact that I know I'm taking 'something'.

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