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VITAMINS suggested by our Neurologist...

Sun, 03/16/2008 - 09:52

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

I am so happy to see this

Submitted by madyrenee on Tue, 2016-11-22 - 14:01
I am so happy to see this post! I am 23, haven't had a seizure (grand mal) in 4 years due to my switch to Topamax and Kepra. I feel my Topamax dumbs down my vocabulary, i've always thought that unfortunately, since 16. But it is worth the bonus of no seizures. It makes me very sleepy as well, taking one in the morning and 2 at night, but i also take Adderal 30mg for my adhd. My doctor has never recommended any vitamins, so I've taken it upon myself to try some on my own. Not good, I know, but my neurologist is a Hi- Bye kind of doctor. Vitamin D gives me unbearable heartburn. I am scared to try anything else at the moment, but I am a very skinny, always cold person and I know i should take vitamins.

Thank you for that info that

Submitted by Mik3rivera on Tue, 2017-11-21 - 20:17
Thank you for that info that puts me at ease for my grandson

Your comment stood out to me

Submitted by Nit3_Stalk3r on Sat, 2018-04-21 - 10:00
Your comment stood out to me the most, i too am on the same medications, (topamax and Keppra) they do seem to help a bit, but since my first seizure when i was 8... the meds have been slowing down my thinking and throws off my balance a great deal and at the age of only 22. I would try to get other opinions from doctors and see what other routes to take before other symptoms occur that aren't wanted. 

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