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Connection between depression, epilepsy and nutrition
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Aug 22, 2017 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
...I too have epilepsy and with that experience a bit of depression; Having epilepsy, seizures and the things associated with those have been a part of my life for some time... <br>The medicines I have been given seem to be my biggest difficulties, they have varied overtime and with that the side effects those individuals have...I had the "VNS" device for a little while but was not totally happy with its success as well. <br>I finished college and a wide range of misc things, am now in my 40's, have remained active, have had some success with my seizures, seemed to have found the med I now take that has the littlest of side effects those Meds seem to be associated with; Your son... Hang in there! Eating heathy has had a very positive effect on me and with that staying active is a positive thing for me as well; Epilepsy can be a very difficult thing to be accustomed to but with that, sharing those difficulties with others seems to have a somewhat positive effect to that...Kevin <br><br>
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Welcome to Connect, CarHowell.
I'm tagging @ketomom @clairesmom who have discussed diet and managing seizures, in particular the keto diet and a low glycemic index diet. They may be able to help answer your questions. @dawn_giacabazi might also have something to add.
We were gone over the holidays, sorry for the delayed response: Yes and yes. There is a connection between seizures and blood sugar. Has your son been seen by an epileptologist since this happened?
I have Internal Bowel Syndrome, the IBS started in the past 10 years. I'm 51years old, I would appreciate any information you could give me on the keto diet and a low glycemic index diet, and any type of foods that could control the seizures.
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If you have anyone who might know of a connection between seizures and blood sugar, let me know
While checking our 42 yr old son's seizure activity noted that the 2 bad ones where after he had pigged out at family meals.. the last 2 have been between 8-8:30 in the am, before he had anything to eat. There has to be a connection somewhere and I am always looking for clues...
he was out about 20 min - on the last seizure at 8:14 am and it was 8:36 when he awoke on the floor of the kitchen.
He was having 2 per month but now has the VNS which has helped a little - now he is going about 2 months between seizures and they seem to be milder. The VNS hurts sometimes and makes him cough, changes his voice level -
did you have yours removed?