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Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:50Topic: Complementary Therapies
The Short story: I had 3 grand mal seizures when I was 32, the meds just did not work for me, took magnesium, trace minerals, regular minerals, all natural supplements, also took other supplements every single day for a year. Changed my diet: low carb high protean,
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Hi thewolf, Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-07-03 - 09:30
Hi thewolf, Thanks so much for sharing your story and congratulations on being seizure free for 24 years, that's wonderful news! We are also glad to hear that you found a treatment that has worked well for you. Treatment varies for each individual, so it’s important that those living with epilepsy consult with their healthcare team to determine what treatment is best for them. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf For more information about dietary therapies & complementary health approaches to epilepsy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/healthy-living/healthy-eating https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/dietary-therapieshttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/complementary-health-approaches https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/other-treatment-approaches/herbal-therapy https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/nutritional-deficiencies The Wellness Institute: epilepsy.com/wellness ,has many helpful and easy-to-use tips & resources for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and maximizing the quality of life for you & your family. For practical & effective strategies to enhance your well-being, learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/wellness-support-tools
Did not take any meds,
Submitted by thewolf on Wed, 2019-07-03 - 00:52
Did not take any meds, Have been seizure free for 24 years. Also eat foods rich in trace minerals. Good Luck Not sure why this showed up as invalid content?