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tolearn

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Vegetarian Diet And Epilepsy? Posted: 09-13-05 15:39pm


My son had his first grand mal seizure when he was 18 and he had a complete negative medical workup at that time. He then had his second seizure 6 months later and he was started on medication. He had become a vegetarian 1.5 years before he had his first seisure. Because ketogenic diet has been successfully used to treat intractable seizure, I cannot help to wonder if his seizure was precipitated by a not well-balanced diet?

kayakmom

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Posted: 09-16-05 16:07pm


Good question! I know that some people do respond well to keto, atkins and south beach to help their seizure control! About 1/3 of those who try have great success. Best wishes for your son! Ginny

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