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Topic: Complementary Therapies

This is what has worked for me...

04/2006 | 0 Comments

Hi, I posted in another forum as well because this has been so life changing for me I want to share it with as many people as I can. I am not trying...
Proper Terminology

04/2006 | 2 Comments

It's bad enough having Epilepsy so can we please use the proper word for seizures.Seizures are not FITS.An out of controll child has a FIT or some one...
Has anyone tried Cranial Sacral Therapy?

04/2006 | 5 Comments

I have 3-4 Simple Partial Seizures a weeek and I'm looking for any non-drug therapy. I've had some luck with acupuncture, but I'd like to try some...
Carnitor

04/2006 | 1 Comments

Does anyone know what carnitor is and what its use is for.
Seizure Dog Temp Fosters needed

04/2006 | 4 Comments

Hello All, > > I am looking for 2-7 day temp fosters > near Northern Indiana, that would like a > seizure alert dog to help them. This is at no > cost...
Acupuncture has helped reduce my seizures

04/2006 | 37 Comments

I've been receiving acupuncture once a week for the last month and it has made a great difference in the frequency and severity of my Simple Partial...
vns challenge

03/2006 | 1 Comments

i had the vns implant in november 2005 - reasonably successful. Just a challenge to the men in white (not neccesarily thick glassess,since lazer...
Who's had VNS?

03/2006 | 9 Comments

Hi Everybody, I am thinking about talking to my doc about VNS. So first I have some questions for you who have them. First, are you happy with it...
Colored Lenses

03/2006 | 13 Comments

Has anybody tried colored lenses to reduce photosensitive seizures? I know it's really knew thought and technology but just curious as to it's use in...
Writing to reduce seizure triggers

03/2006 | 2 Comments

Does anyone out there do writing to reduce the stress that triggers epileptic seizures? I Have increased my writing by keeping a diary,and poetry. It...
vns therapy side effects

02/2006 | 122 Comments

I joined this site yesterday and I'm interesting in touching base with anyone who has a vns. In particular I would like to find out if anyone has...
Epilepsy, surgery . . . Yoga

08/2005 | 2 Comments

Hello everybody, I'm from Australia. I was 19 yrd when I had my first seizure. I went on changing from one medication to another but it never really...
is it possible to do this without drugs?

08/2005 | 31 Comments

Hi there, I am hoping someone can help. I have had a few 'grand mal' seizures over the last ten years. Two weeks ago, I had one while in a semi...
Taurine information???

07/2005 | 11 Comments

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone has ever used the amino acid, Taurine, as a supplement to help control seizures? Did it help/work?Thanks,Amy Q.
DOSES OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS?

07/2005 | 10 Comments

Hi, Does anyone know what doses of Vitamin B6 and Calcium can be given to a 7 year old? I thought i would give it a try for him, He has polymorphic...
what vitamins to take?

07/2005 | 14 Comments

Hi everyone, I have another question for all of you. I have read in your conversations many times, that it is important to take certain vitamins to...
Instant Relief?

06/2005 | 10 Comments

I am interested in any suggestions for creams or gels that could give instant relief to extremely sore muscles. I had a t/c the other day while going...

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