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VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...
Sun, 03/16/2008 - 09:52My 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
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Re: VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...
Submitted by pewter on Sun, 2009-06-21 - 07:38
My Neuro suggested I take Calcium and Vitamin D saying that some AEDs decrease bone density. In that I am in my mid-40s and a woman.. figured it couldn't hurt in that I am Lactose Intolerant anyhow and do not get a lot of calcium, if any, in my daily diet. So, I take that in a combo form.
I do take Fish Oil with those components in it as well. This was suggested by another specialist I see for something else.
I find that I can tell a difference, in the other area of issue I have, when I miss any doses of this. I also believe that having this along with my AED has helped my seizures as well.
The Fish Oil wasn't suggested by my Neuro.
My Neuro suggested I take Calcium and Vitamin D saying that some AEDs decrease bone density. In that I am in my mid-40s and a woman.. figured it couldn't hurt in that I am Lactose Intolerant anyhow and do not get a lot of calcium, if any, in my daily diet. So, I take that in a combo form.
I do take Fish Oil with those components in it as well. This was suggested by another specialist I see for something else.
I find that I can tell a difference, in the other area of issue I have, when I miss any doses of this. I also believe that having this along with my AED has helped my seizures as well.
The Fish Oil wasn't suggested by my Neuro.
Re: VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...
Submitted by katfaerie on Sat, 2009-06-20 - 15:30
i don't have experience with any of these suppliments other than folic acid, which women of child bearing age should take b/c a lack of it very early on in a pregnancy can cause spina bifida. BUT i wanted to add the fact that my neuro highly recommened that i take a calcium suppliment since some AEDs can cause a decrease in bone density which can have really bad long term effects. calcium has no anti-seizure benefit, but it can help with the long term med side-effects. so i take calcium everyday to hopefully protect my bones in the future.
good luck and keep us updated! i am willing to try anything that can help!
kat
i don't have experience with any of these suppliments other than folic acid, which women of child bearing age should take b/c a lack of it very early on in a pregnancy can cause spina bifida. BUT i wanted to add the fact that my neuro highly recommened that i take a calcium suppliment since some AEDs can cause a decrease in bone density which can have really bad long term effects. calcium has no anti-seizure benefit, but it can help with the long term med side-effects. so i take calcium everyday to hopefully protect my bones in the future.
good luck and keep us updated! i am willing to try anything that can help!
kat