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Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Jun 29, 2023 | Replies (462)
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@santosha

Hi @heal33
Pure CBD and a birth control pill so as to avoid my menses (they are a trigger to my seizures) is what I take in terms of medication to treat my epilepsy. I do also control my seizures through my diet, yoga practices and behavioral approach. All that is being monitored by my epileptologist. I am better off with this kind of treatment than with AEDs that I have tried for 2 years. But as I have already mentioned in some past posts, I am a very sensitive person to conventional medication since my early childhood, having to look for alternative treatments. Though I still have some partial seizures, I am back to life!!!
Santosha

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heal33 | @heal33 | Aug 31, 2022

CBD does not have THC found in marijuana which is good. I'm not 100% sure if I want to try CBC but after 40 years I'm thinking maybe there might be something but am also concerned as I don't know how much research they've done.
I tried the ketogenic diet but had to quit after a year as it gave me acid reflux. I'm thinking maybe I should try low carbohydrate instead. I'll have to look into the yoga (certain positions aren't good for glaucoma). I was wondering what you meant by a behavioral approach.
I'll have to try an epileptologist who could give me some guidance on trying CBD and make sure I'm getting some good quality gummies. I live where I might be able to find one.
Thank you.

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