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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 & Seizures

Submitted by mom24boyz on Tue, 2012-03-27 - 11:35

My 16 yr old is diagnosed with LGS and we recently added B6.  The change in him is amazing!  His EEG has an extremely slow background and we tried this to improve his quality of life.  It's working!!!  Then we added Onfi and are titrating off of Banzel and Dilantin...(in process now)...the change has been dramatic!  Its nice to see when his seizures have controlled most of his life.

Now in PA there is a problem getting Onfi.  If you know anyone in PA on this wonderful drug please pass on my petition to change the code and get it available again!

 https://www.change.org/petitions/don-t-take-matt-s-chance-at-life-away

 

My 16 yr old is diagnosed with LGS and we recently added B6.  The change in him is amazing!  His EEG has an extremely slow background and we tried this to improve his quality of life.  It's working!!!  Then we added Onfi and are titrating off of Banzel and Dilantin...(in process now)...the change has been dramatic!  Its nice to see when his seizures have controlled most of his life.

Now in PA there is a problem getting Onfi.  If you know anyone in PA on this wonderful drug please pass on my petition to change the code and get it available again!

 https://www.change.org/petitions/don-t-take-matt-s-chance-at-life-away

 

Re: VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...

Submitted by Seruzies on Sat, 2008-09-13 - 23:14
I don't eat right, I probably shouldn't drink as much liquid as I do. Often times, I drink Coke and iced tea, and feel full even though I haven't eaten that much and then start skipping meals. I'm going to add a protien shake in the morning with breakfast and one later in the day if I feel hungry between meals. I know I don't eat right, and not eating right can lead to seizures for me. I eat plenty of red meat, so I know I don't have a real problem with protien in my diet. I probably should eat more fish too.

Re: VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...

Submitted by TaniaJaye on Wed, 2009-04-22 - 20:52

I've recently started taking vitamin and mineral supplements.

Good luck to you and your son, I'll keep tabs with you to see how you're getting on, and I'll let you know how I get on too xx

I've recently started taking vitamin and mineral supplements.

Good luck to you and your son, I'll keep tabs with you to see how you're getting on, and I'll let you know how I get on too xx

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