The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.

Supplements

Thu, 02/03/2005 - 15:42

Hello,

Currently I am taking care of my Mother who has seizures due to a small stroke.  She takes Keppra 2000mg/day and depakote 500mg/day (this is a new addition to her seizure meds).   We were told that is was very important to take her supplements which are a daily senior supplement,B-12, Calcium, and Folic Acid.   Does anyone else have any suggestions or sites they've visited to find supplements that actually help in reducing seizures?  

Thanks,

 

FJulian

Comments

RE: Supplements

Submitted by tracul66 on Tue, 2005-02-01 - 10:38

FJulian:

I'm SO sorry,,,(D'uh me) lol

The real reason I came to talk to you was to see if you had any 'Info' about this 'Keppra',.? I've heard it does wonders, & just wanted to get some more 'info' from someone who takes it.

Thanx, (I won't bug you again,,,lol)

Tracey

FJulian:

I'm SO sorry,,,(D'uh me) lol

The real reason I came to talk to you was to see if you had any 'Info' about this 'Keppra',.? I've heard it does wonders, & just wanted to get some more 'info' from someone who takes it.

Thanx, (I won't bug you again,,,lol)

Tracey

RE: Supplements

Submitted by jessiprince on Tue, 2005-02-01 - 16:05

http://www.neurologyreviews.com/aug02/nr_aug02_epilepsyalt.html

This is an article about a study that was done about alternative and complementary methods for treating Epilepsy.  Hope it Helps!

                                                               Jessi

http://www.neurologyreviews.com/aug02/nr_aug02_epilepsyalt.html

This is an article about a study that was done about alternative and complementary methods for treating Epilepsy.  Hope it Helps!

                                                               Jessi

RE: RE: Supplements

Submitted by Pryderi on Thu, 2005-02-03 - 04:40

I heard that vitamine B6 can help in the reduction of seizures, but taking suppliments of B6 can be dangerous beacuse the body can go toxic.  But vitamine B1 can aid the body in the absorbtion of B6 and the body does not not absorb the exess, so it can be taken safely (provided this doesn't affect your medication). A good source of B6 is fortified cereals.

  This, though, is only a theory.  I have yet to test it out. 

I heard that vitamine B6 can help in the reduction of seizures, but taking suppliments of B6 can be dangerous beacuse the body can go toxic.  But vitamine B1 can aid the body in the absorbtion of B6 and the body does not not absorb the exess, so it can be taken safely (provided this doesn't affect your medication). A good source of B6 is fortified cereals.

  This, though, is only a theory.  I have yet to test it out. 

Sign Up for Emails

Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.