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Med changes for my son aren't working
Sun, 03/10/2019 - 13:52Topic: Medication Issues
Hi - My 14yr old son has been having seizures recently. The neurologist changed his meds as he was having them more regularly. Now he is having several each day. He was on keppra, lamictal, onfi and now added depakote. He is more tired and has a rash. His seizures are simple and complex as well as absence seizures. He has had a few grand mal seizures previously and we added onfi to try and control them which has seemed to work. Is there anyone that has these types of seizures and has been successful with a med or combination of meds? Thanks in advance, any input is appreciated.
There is a diet called the
Submitted by Athena_5ce4563aba984 on Thu, 2019-06-13 - 15:51
There is a diet called the ketogenic diet, which can be helpful in reducing or even controlling seizures in children. It isn't necessarily easy to follow, and has its own problems. You'd probably also need a nutritionist's help, but it might be worth exploring. It is a bit like the Atkin's diet (which can apparently help adults).Have you tried B vitamins, especially B6, and magnesium supplements?