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Ketogenic Diet
Fri, 08/31/2007 - 09:26Topic: Parents & Caregivers
Anybody hear of this? Anyone try it?
Just wondering. I dont like the sound of the side effects of the drugs, and was thinking of trying him on something different. However it is kinda of an icky diet full of fat and cholesterol.
Thanks!
Re: Re: Re: Ketogenic Diet
Submitted by Baby Sam on Wed, 2007-09-26 - 12:48
We are going to try one other medication and if that does not work, we are going to try the diet. I know that Sam will have to be admitted to the hospital for 3 days and basically go through a detox to cleanse his body. I have heard success stories, and a good diet filled with natural foods of the earth seems better than many of these toxic drugs. I really hope that it works. Fortunately, our son is only a year old so it is easier to control what he eats. I believe that the diet is more challenging once the children are in school and the parent cannot watch them at all times. If we have success with the diet, I will be sure to let everyone know.