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Vitamin deficiencies

Fri, 02/04/2005 - 18:12
Hi!I was wondering if anybody knows of any vitamin or nutrition deficiencies being related to seizure activity. I found out my son is Vitamin E deficient and has shown some improvements since I have added supplements. Does anyone know much about the Vitamin B6 being helpful? If so, how much do you use daily?Thanks for any help!Kim

Comments

RE: Vitamin deficiencies

Submitted by lemond on Thu, 2005-02-03 - 18:01
Kim,Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to serious nerological disorders. I haven't heard about B6. I think that's more of a circulation type vitamin, but I'm certainly no expert.I take B12 injections for anemia, but I haven't noticed any effect it has on seizure activity. There's an easy blood test for B12 anemia.Lemond

RE: RE: Vitamin deficiencies

Submitted by ellgee on Fri, 2005-02-04 - 18:12
Yes, about B6, but it's specific - I hope the epilepsy.com folks read this - I am sure thay have a link.

Re: RE: RE: Vitamin deficiencies

Submitted by Andrew314 on Fri, 2009-02-27 - 10:24

Hi All,

I have now been using vitamin B6 to control my seizures for over 38 years.  Please read my story:

http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36549

A high dose of vitamin B6 may cause Peripheral Neuropathy.

Vitamins can interfere with other medication.

**DO NOT ALTER ANY MEDICATION WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR'S CONSENT**

 Regards

 Andrew

Hi All,

I have now been using vitamin B6 to control my seizures for over 38 years.  Please read my story:

http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36549

A high dose of vitamin B6 may cause Peripheral Neuropathy.

Vitamins can interfere with other medication.

**DO NOT ALTER ANY MEDICATION WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR'S CONSENT**

 Regards

 Andrew

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