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Help cure your seizures, I been there and I get it!
Tue, 11/12/2019 - 21:38Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
As an Epileptic who has tried all meds and surgery after too many Gran Mals and breaking bones I had a Right Temporal Lobe Lobectomy surgery. I was seizure free for 1 yr. and they came back. Although no longer Gran Mal but lots of Petit Mals (auras such as, confusion, lightness, weird taste, etc.)! I opted to see a Holistic Dr. (he came highly recommended although cost a mortgage payment but was well worth it). 1: Go GLUTEN FREE! I can't even begin to express the difference it made in my life! (the gut and brain go hand and hand and I can tell you that aside from seizures after 1 month of being Gluten Free I had no idea I was sick my whole life. PLEASE try for at least 1 month to notice the difference. Today if I have something that contains Gluten within 5 minutes I don't feel well in the head and know I'll be taking a seizure that day. Today I take a baby dose of Onfi (30 mg.) prior to bed along with 1 capsule "30 mg. Melatonin with theanine" which is natural and can purchase at any vitamin store and I can honestly say or least pray that it makes the difference for you that it did for me. Going GLUTEN FREE is easier today as most food stores carry it. Remember: flour and water make paste! Wishing you all health and wellness and I hope this email finds/helps 1, some or all of you.
Hi, Thank you so much for
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-11-13 - 09:13
Hi, Thank you so much for posting and sharing your journey about living with epilepsy. We are glad to hear that you found a treatment that has worked well for you. Treatment varies for each individual. Prior to making any changes to a treatment plan, it’s important that those living with epilepsy consult with their healthcare team to determine what treatment is best for them. For more information about complementary health approaches to epilepsy, please visit: https://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 Additionally,you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline