Community Forum Archive

The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.

18 Month old with seizures

Wed, 07/18/2018 - 21:33
My 18 month old has been struggling with absent seizures since the age of 4 months old. He started Keppra and trileptal in august of 2017. he has been very agitated with keppra they made suggestions of a strict Keto Diet. Has anyone had success doing the diet?

Comments

Trileptal is used for partial

Submitted by Amy Jo on Thu, 2018-07-19 - 15:07
Trileptal is used for partial seizures. Are you sure he has absences (which are a generalized seizure type) and isn’t actually having complex partials (which can look like longer lasting absences)? I have a child who has taken trileptal and a few other meds, that child’s initial partials were assumed to be absences but weren’t however absences showed up years later.It sounds like you might be working with an epileptologist. If not, consult one. Some kids get good results on keto but, similarly to meds, they can’t always tell who will respond in advance. If it helps, it might reduce meds required to control seizures or meds might not be needed. 

Sign Up for Emails

Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.