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effects of certain foods etc

Fri, 03/28/2014 - 06:00

Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Adults

I recently have been thinking of doing more fruit drinks etc to help maintain my weight, but I came across a substance called Spirulina, I really need to know if this would cause me to have a seizure before I buy the very expensive juice maker. A few years ago I went against my GP and took a pill called Glousimine and it triggered a very nasty fit. I find anything that I want help with, to help me with my weight triggers the seizures, can anyone give me any advice on this substance Sprulina???

I have been an Epileptic since I was thirteen some 40 years ago, and I still find it extremely difficult to live with. Especially now as I am an amputee and have very poor bone density in my lower left hip and lower back area, I am now terrified of falling or having a seizure incase I break my bones, I have had several falls recently and have brusied my ribs and cracked two ribs not that long ago. I am more scard of the effects of the Epilepsey now than ever before, as I used to bounce where as now I break. Can anyone give me any advice on how to protect myself better.

Thanks from Hazel.

Comments

What do you intend to achieve

Submitted by Masterjen on Sat, 2014-03-29 - 23:34

What do you intend to achieve by consuming it? Just stick with pure, nutrient-dense low-fat foods. No point in putting more potential poison into your body than the seizure meds are already doing. If you DO decide to try spirulina, make sure the brand is a reputable one and is not contaminated by heavy metals or other impurities.

I was about to say that

Submitted by Eternal_Howl on Tue, 2014-04-01 - 21:57

I was about to say that spirulina powder is a great addition to your diet, but given that you've had a reaction to glucosamine, I would recommend you run anything new or 'unusual' in your diet (especially with regards to supplements and such) past your doctor. If he warned you against glucosamine and that caused a seizure (I didn't know it could do that, but I'm not an encyclopedia), I'd be wary of trying something you know very little about. Spirulina powder is made form algae. It has a musky smell and normally you add about a teaspoon of it to a smoothie or shake (banana and orange juice are good starters). It will turn the drink green, but I find the drink still tastes good - it just has an ever so slight musky smell. I've never had any side-effects like seizures from it, but everyone is different. Please talk to your doctor of care before trying anything new as you might be particularly sensitive to various things.

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