Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally. Neurons normally generate electrochemical impulses that act on other neurons, glands, and muscles to produce human thoughts, feelings, and actions.
In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed, causing strange sensations, emotions, and behavior, or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness known as epileptic seizures. The condition is, therefore, sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder. It affects people in all nations and of all races.
During a seizure, neurons may fire as many as 500 times a second, much faster than the normal rate of about 80 times a second. In some people, this happens only occasionally; for others, it may happen up to hundreds of times a day.
Epilepsy Types
Just as there are many different types of seizures, there are many different types of epilepsy. Doctors have identified hundreds of different epilepsy syndromes -- disorders characterized by a specific set of symptoms that include epilepsy. Some of these syndromes appear to be hereditary. For other syndromes, the cause is unknown.
Epilepsy syndromes are frequently described by their symptoms or by where in the brain they originate. People should discuss the implications of their type of epilepsy with their doctors to understand the full range of symptoms, the possible treatments, and the prognosis.
People with absence epilepsy have repeated absence seizures that cause momentary lapses of consciousness. These seizures almost always begin in childhood or adolescence, and they tend to run in families, suggesting that they may be at least partially due to a defective gene or genes. Some people with absence seizures have purposeless movements during their seizures, such as a jerking arm or rapidly blinking eyes.
Others have no noticeable symptoms except for brief times when they are "out of it." Immediately after a seizure, the person can resume whatever he or she was doing; however, these seizures may occur so frequently that the person cannot concentrate in school or other situations. Childhood absence epilepsy usually stops when the child reaches puberty. Absence seizures usually have no lasting effect on intelligence or other brain functions.
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Temporal lobe epilepsy, or TLE, is the most common epilepsy syndrome with focal seizures. These seizures are often associated with auras. TLE often begins in childhood. Research has shown that repeated temporal lobe seizures can cause a brain structure called the hippocampus to shrink over time. The hippocampus is important for memory and learning. While it may take years of temporal lobe seizures for measurable hippocampal damage to occur, this finding underlines the need to treat TLE as early and as effectively as possible.
Neocortical epilepsy is a type of epilepsy characterized by seizures that originate from the brain's cortex, or outer layer.
Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome have severe epilepsy with several different types of seizures, including atonic seizures (also called drop attacks), which cause sudden falls. This severe form of epilepsy can be very difficult to treat effectively and is usually present for life.
Rasmussen's Encephalitis
Rasmussen's encephalitis is a progressive epilepsy type in which half of the brain shows continual inflammation. It sometimes is treated with a radical surgical procedure called hemispherectomy.
Childhood Absence Epilepsy
Some childhood epilepsy syndromes, such as childhood absence epilepsy, tend to go into remission or stop entirely during adolescence, whereas other syndromes (such as juvenile myoclonic epilepsy) usually present for life once they develop. Seizure syndromes do not always appear in childhood, however.
Epilepsy syndromes that are easily treated, do not seem to impair cognitive functions or development, and usually stop spontaneously are often described as benign. Benign epilepsy syndromes include benign infantile encephalopathy and benign neonatal convulsions.
Epilepsy syndromes in which the seizures and/or the person's cognitive abilities get worse over time are called progressive epilepsy.
Several epilepsy types begin in infancy. The most common infantile type is infantile spasms, which are clusters of seizures that usually begin before the age of six months. During these seizures the infant may bend and cry out. Anticonvulsant drugs often do not work for infantile spasms, but the seizures can be treated with ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) or prednisone.
Other syndromes, such as early myoclonic encephalopathy, include neurological and developmental problems. However, these problems may be caused by underlying neurodegenerative processes rather than by the seizures.
Cause of Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a disorder with many possible causes. Anything that disturbs the normal pattern of neuron activity -- from illness to brain damage to abnormal brain development -- can lead to seizures.
In about half of all epilepsy cases, the cause is not known.
When the cause of epilepsy is known, it may be one of the following:
- Other medical conditions
- Trauma
- Developmental problems
- Poisoning.
Epilepsy is not contagious and is not caused by mental illness or mental retardation.
Epilepsy may develop because of an abnormality in brain wiring, an imbalance of nerve-signaling chemicals called neurotransmitters, or some combination of these factors.
Neurotransmitters
Researchers believe that some people with epilepsy have an abnormally high level of excitatory neurotransmitters that increase neuronal activity, while others have an abnormally low level of inhibitory neurotransmitters that decrease neuronal activity in the brain. Either situation can result in too much neuronal activity and cause epilepsy.
One of the most-studied neurotransmitters involved in epilepsy is GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Research on GABA has led to drugs that alter the amount of this neurotransmitter in the brain or change how the brain responds to it. Researchers are also studying excitatory neurotransmitters, such as glutamate.
Nerve Connections
In some cases, the brain's attempts to repair itself after a head injury, stroke, or other problem may inadvertently generate abnormal nerve connections that cause epilepsy. Abnormalities in brain wiring that occur during brain development also may disturb neuronal activity and lead to epilepsy.
Cells
Research has shown that the cell membrane that surrounds each neuron plays an important role in epilepsy. Cell membranes are crucial for a neuron to generate electrical impulses. For this reason, researchers are studying details of the membrane structure, how molecules move in and out of membranes, and how the cell nourishes and repairs the membrane. A disruption in any of these processes may lead to epilepsy. Studies in animals have shown that because the brain continually adapts to changes in stimuli, a small change in neuronal activity, if repeated, may eventually lead to full-blown epilepsy. Researchers are investigating whether this phenomenon, called kindling, may also occur in humans.
In some cases, epilepsy may result from changes in non-neuronal brain cells called glia. These cells regulate concentrations of chemicals in the brain that can affect neuronal signaling.
Research suggests that genetic abnormalities may be some of the most important factors contributing to epilepsy. Some types of epilepsy have been traced to an abnormality in a specific gene. Many other types of epilepsy tend to run in families, which suggests that genes influence the brain disorder. Some researchers estimate that more than 500 genes could play a role in this disorder; however, it is increasingly clear that for many forms of epilepsy, genetic abnormalities play only a partial role, perhaps by increasing a person's susceptibility to seizures that are triggered by an environmental factor.
Several types of epilepsy have now been linked to defective genes for ion channels, the "gates" that control the flow of ions in to and out of cells and that regulate neuron signaling. Another gene, which is missing in people with progressive myoclonus epilepsy, codes for a protein called cystatin B. This protein regulates enzymes that break down other proteins. Another gene, which is altered in a severe form of epilepsy called Lafora's disease, has been linked to a gene that helps to break down carbohydrates.
While abnormal genes sometimes cause epilepsy, they also may influence the disorder in subtler ways. For example, one study showed that many people with epilepsy have an abnormally active version of a gene that increases resistance to drugs. This may help explain why anticonvulsant drugs do not work for some people. Genes also may control other aspects of the body's response to medications and each person's susceptibility to seizures, or seizure threshold. Abnormalities in the genes that control neuronal migration -- a critical step in brain development -- can lead to areas of misplaced or abnormally formed neurons, or dysplasia, in the brain that can cause epilepsy. In some cases, genes may contribute to the development of epilepsy, even in people with no family history of the disorder. These people may have a newly developed abnormality, or mutation, in an epilepsy-related gene.
Other Conditions That Can Cause Epilepsy
In many cases, epilepsy develops as a result of brain damage from other disorders. Some of these other disorders include:
- Brain tumors
- Alcoholism
- Alzheimer's disease
- Strokes
- Heart attacks
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Infections
- Celiac disease
- Neurocysticercosis
- Developmental and metabolic disorders.
About 32 percent of all cases of newly developed epilepsy in elderly people appear to be due to cerebrovascular disease, which reduces the supply of oxygen to brain cells.
Meningitis, AIDS, viral encephalitis, and other infectious diseases are possible causes of epilepsy, as is hydrocephalus -- a condition in which excess fluid builds up in the brain.
Epilepsy also can result from intolerance to wheat gluten (also known as celiac disease) or from a parasitic infection of the brain called neurocysticercosis.
Seizures may stop once these disorders are treated successfully; however, the odds of becoming seizure-free after the primary disorder is treated are uncertain and vary, depending on:
- The brain region that is affected
- The type of disorder
- How much brain damage occurred prior to treatment.
Epilepsy is associated with a variety of developmental and metabolic disorders, including:
- Neurofibromatosis (a genetic disorder of the nervous system)
- Pyruvate dependency
- Cerebral palsy
- Tuberous sclerosis (a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors and affects the central nervous system)
- Landau-Kleffner syndrome (a rare childhood neurological disorder that affects the ability to understand or express language)
- Autism.
Epilepsy is just one of a set of symptoms commonly found in people with these disorders.
Head Injury as a Cause of Epilepsy
In some cases, head injury can lead to seizures or epilepsy. Safety measures, such as wearing seat belts in cars and using helmets when riding a motorcycle or playing competitive sports, can protect people from epilepsy and other problems that result from head injury.
The developing brain is susceptible to many kinds of injury. Maternal infections, poor nutrition, and oxygen deficiencies are just some of the conditions that may take a toll on the brain of a developing baby. These conditions may lead to cerebral palsy, which often is associated with epilepsy, or they may cause epilepsy that is unrelated to any other disorders. About 20 percent of seizures in children are due to cerebral palsy or other neurological abnormalities.
Abnormalities in genes that control development also may contribute to epilepsy. Advanced brain imaging has revealed that some cases of epilepsy that occur with no obvious cause may be associated with areas of dysplasia in the brain that probably develop before birth.
Seizures can result from exposure to lead, carbon monoxide, and many other poisons. They also can result from exposure to street drugs and from overdoses of antidepressants and other medications.
Epileptic seizures are often triggered by factors such as:
- Lack of sleep
- Alcohol consumption
- Stress
- Hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle.
These seizure triggers do not cause epilepsy, but can provoke first seizures or cause breakthrough seizures in people who otherwise experience good seizure control with their medication. Sleep deprivation in particular is a universal and powerful trigger of seizures.
For this reason, people with epilepsy should make sure to get enough sleep and should try to stay on a regular sleep schedule as much as possible. For some people, light flashing at a certain speed or the flicker of a computer monitor can trigger a seizure; this problem is called photosensitive epilepsy.
Smoking cigarettes also can trigger seizures. The nicotine in cigarettes acts on receptors for the excitatory neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, which increases neuronal firing. Seizures are not triggered by sexual activity, except in rare instances.
Although the symptoms listed in this section are not necessarily indicators of epilepsy, it is wise to consult a healthcare provider if you or a family member experiences one or more of these possible symptoms of epilepsy:
- "Blackouts" or periods of confused memory
- Episodes of staring or unexplained periods of unresponsiveness
- Involuntary movement of arms and legs
- "Fainting spells" with incontinence or followed by excessive fatigue
- Odd sounds, distorted perceptions, or episodic feelings of fear that cannot be explained.
Epilepsy Symptoms: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
Few experiences match the drama of a convulsive seizure. A person experiencing severe symptoms of epilepsy may cry out, fall to the floor unconscious, twitch or move uncontrollably, drool, or even lose bladder control.
Within minutes, the attack is over, and the person regains consciousness, but is exhausted and dazed. This is the image most people have when they hear the word epilepsy. However, this type of seizure -- a generalized tonic-clonic seizure -- is only one kind of epilepsy. There are many other types of the brain disorder, each with a different set of symptoms.
Symptoms of neocortical epilepsy can be either focal or generalized. Some of these symptoms of epilepsy may include:
- Strange sensations
- Visual hallucinations
- Emotional changes
- Muscle spasms
- Convulsions
Epilepsy Diagnosis
One of the best methods for making an epilepsy diagnosis involves compiling a detailed medical history, including symptoms and duration of the seizures. Because people who have experienced a seizure often do not remember what happened, caregivers' accounts of the seizure are vital to doctors making the diagnosis. Tests used to reach an epilepsy diagnosis include electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring, brain scans, and blood tests.
Epilepsy Treatments
Accurate diagnosis of the type of epilepsy a person has is crucial in finding an effective epilepsy treatment.
There are many different treatment options for epilepsy. Current methods can control seizures at least some of the time in about 80 percent of people with epilepsy. However, another 20 percent -- about 600,000 people with epilepsy in the United States -- have intractable seizures, and another 400,000 feel they get inadequate relief from available treatments. These statistics make it clear that improved treatments for epilepsy are desperately needed.
Once epilepsy is diagnosed, it is important to begin treatment as soon as possible. Research suggests that medication and other options may be less successful once seizures and their consequences become established.
The goal of epilepsy treatment is to decrease the number and severity of seizures and minimize drug side effects.
For about 80 percent of those diagnosed with epilepsy, seizures can be controlled with medicines and/or surgery. Drugs best treat the symptoms of epilepsy, but they do not cure the disease.
Since 1990, a large number of new antiepileptic drugs have been approved, increasing the treatment options available. All of these medications, even the new ones, have some side effects because antiepileptic drugs act directly on the nervous system.
General Information About Medicines for Epilepsy
Things to keep in mind concerning epilepsy medication include the following:
- For about 80 percent of those people diagnosed with epilepsy,seizures can be controlled with medications, surgery, or both.
- People with epilepsy may take medicine up to four times a day to prevent seizures.
- Drugs for epilepsy treat the related symptoms. They do not cure the disease.
- There are many different forms of epilepsy, and certain types of medications seem to work best for different types of epilepsy.
Since 1990, a large number of new epilepsy medications have been approved, increasing the treatment options for patients and their doctors.
The oldest drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy include phenobarbital, introduced in 1912, and Dilantin® (phenytoin), in use since 1938. Altogether, nearly two dozen different medicines have been approved for epilepsy treatment. Some recent drugs that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved include:
- Felbatol® (felbamate)
- Neurontin® (gabapentin)
- Lamictal® (lamotrigine)
- Topamax® (topiramate)
- Gabitril® (tiagabine)
- Diastat® (diazepam)
- Lyrica® (pregabalin).
Tailoring the Dose of Epilepsy Medications
When a person starts a new epilepsy medication, it is important to tailor the dosage to achieve the best results. People's bodies react to medicines in different and sometimes unpredictable ways, so it may take time to find the right drug at the right dose to provide optimal control of seizureswhile minimizing side effects.
Many times, side effects determine the epilepsy medication that a person eventually will take. The specific side effects vary, depending on the drug; however, all medications -- even the new ones -- have some side effects because they act directly on the brain.
Unfortunately, it is impossible for a healthcare provider to know which, if any, side effects people will experience with a medicine that they have never taken. A drug that has no effect or serious side effects at one dose may work well at another dosage. Doctors will usually prescribe a low dose of the new epilepsy medication initially and monitor blood levels of the drug to determine when the best possible dose has been reached.
The need to try different drugs in order to find the best combination to prevent seizures with the fewest possible side effects sometimes gives families the impression doctors are "experimenting" with their loved one's care. But this is the normal procedure for new patients until their seizures are stabilized.
Also, how well a medicine for epilepsy works may be affected by other medications a person is taking. Known as a drug interaction, this relationship may involve how the drug is absorbed, metabolized, and otherwise distributed in the body. The interaction, for example, may speed up or slow down how quickly a medication is eliminated, either making it less effective at preventing seizures because a lower level is present in the blood, or more likely to build up to toxic levels and cause side effects.
Generic Drugs
Generic versions are available for manyepilepsy medications. The chemicals in generic drugs are exactly the same as in the brand-name drugs, but they may be absorbed or processed differently in the body because of the way they are prepared. Therefore, patients should always check with their doctors before switching to a generic version.
Some doctors will advise people with epilepsy to discontinue their medication after two years have passed without a seizure. Others feel it is better to wait for four to five years. Stopping drug therapy should always be done with a doctor's supervision. It is important to continue taking the medicine for as long as the doctor prescribes it.
In addition, people should ask the doctor or pharmacist ahead of time what they should do if they miss a dose.
Stopping epilepsy medication without a doctor's guidance is one of the major reasons people who have been seizure-free start having new seizures. Seizures that result from suddenly stopping treatment can be serious and can lead to status epilepticus. Furthermore, there is some evidence that uncontrolled seizures trigger changes in neurons that can make it more difficult to treat seizures in the future.
The chance that a person will eventually be able to stop taking medicine for epilepsy varies, depending on the person's age and his or her type of epilepsy. More than half of children who go into remission with medication can eventually stop their treatment without having new seizures.
One study showed that 68 percent of adults who had been seizure-free for two years before stopping drugs for epilepsy were able to do so without having more seizures, and 75 percent could successfully discontinue medication if they had been seizure-free for three years.
The odds of successfully stopping epilepsy medication are not as good for:
- People with a family history of the condition
- Those who need multiple medications
- People with focal seizures
- Those who continue to have abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) results while on medication.
Surgery as an Epilepsy Treatment
When a person's seizures cannot be adequately controlled by medications, doctors may recommend that he or she be evaluated for surgery. To decide if a person may benefit from surgery, doctors consider the type or types of seizures he or she has. They also take into account the brain region involved and how important that region is for everyday behavior.
- Focal seizures
- Seizures that begin as focal seizures before spreading to the rest of the brain
- Unilateral multifocal epilepsy with infantile hemiplegia (such asRasmussen's encephalitis).
Doctors generally recommend surgery for epilepsy treatment only after people have tried two or three different medications without success, or if there is an identifiable brain lesion -- a damaged or dysfunctional area -- believed to cause the seizures.
Expectations for the Procedure
A study published in 2000 compared epilepsy surgery to an additional year of treatment with antiepileptic drugs in people with longstanding temporal lobe epilepsy. The results showed that 64 percent of patients receiving surgery became seizure-free, compared to 8 percent of those who continued with medication only.
Because of this study and other evidence, surgery for temporal lobe epilepsy is now recommended when antiepileptic drugs are not effective. However, there is not guidance on how long seizures should occur, how severe they should be, or how many drugs should be tried before surgery is considered. A nationwide study is now underway to determine how soon surgery for temporal lobe epilepsy should be performed.
If a person is considered a good candidate for epilepsy surgery and has seizures that cannot be controlled with available medication, experts generally agree that surgery should be performed as early as possible.
It can be difficult for a person who has had years of seizures to fully re-adapt to a seizure-free life if the epilepsy surgery is successful. The person may never have had an opportunity to develop independence, and he or she may have had school and work difficulties that could have been avoided with earlier treatment. Surgery should always be performed with support from rehabilitation specialists and counselors who can help the person deal with the many psychological, social, and employment issues he or she may face.
Even when surgery completely ends a person's seizures, it is important to continue taking seizure medication for some time to give the brain time to re-adapt. Doctors generally recommend epilepsy medication for two years after a successful operation to avoid new seizures.
What Are the Risks?
While surgery can significantly reduce or even halt seizures for some people, it is important to remember that any kind of surgery carries some amount of risk (usually small).
Surgery for epilepsy does not always successfully reduce seizures, and it can result in cognitive or personality changes, even in people who are excellent candidates for surgery. Patients should ask their surgeon about his or her experience, success rates, and complication rates with the procedure they are considering.
Types of surgery include:
- Lobectomy or lesionectomy
- Multiple subpial transection
- Corpus callosotomy
- Hemispherectomy and hemispherotomy
- Implanted devices
- Surgery to treat other medical conditions causing seizures (such as a brain tumor).
Living With Epilepsy
Most people living with epilepsy lead outwardly normal lives. Approximately 80 percent of people with epilepsy can be significantly helped by modern therapies, and some may go months or years between seizures.
However, the condition can and does affect daily life for people with epilepsy, as well as their family and their friends. People who experience severe seizures that resist treatment have, on average, a shorter life expectancy and an increased risk of cognitive impairment, particularly if the seizures developed in early childhood. These impairments may be related to the underlying conditions that cause epilepsy or to epilepsy treatment rather than the epilepsy itself.
It is not uncommon for people with epilepsy, especially children, to develop behavioral and emotional problems. Sometimes these problems are caused by embarrassment or frustration associated with epilepsy. Other problems may result from bullying, teasing, or avoidance in school and other social settings.
In children, these problems can be minimized if parents encourage a positive outlook and independence, do not reward negative behavior with unusual amounts of attention, and try to stay attuned to their child's needs and feelings. Families must learn to accept and live with the seizures without blaming or resenting the affected person.
Counseling services can help families cope with epilepsy in a positive manner. Epilepsy support groups also can help by providing a way for people with epilepsy and their family members to share their experiences, frustrations, and tips for coping with the disorder.
People living with epilepsy have an increased risk of poor self-esteem,depression, and suicide. These problems may be a reaction to a lack of understanding or discomfort about epilepsy that may result in cruelty or avoidance by other people. Many people with epilepsy also live with an ever-present fear that they will have another seizure.
Driving and Recreation
For many people living with epilepsy, the risk of seizures restricts their independence, in particular the ability to drive. Most states and the District of Columbia will not issue a driver's license to someone with epilepsy unless the person can document that they have gone a specific amount of time without a seizure(the waiting period varies from a few months to several years).
Some states make exceptions for this policy when seizures don't impair consciousness, occur only during sleep, or have long auras or other warning signs that allow the person to avoid driving when a seizure is likely to occur.
Studies show that the risk of having a seizure-related accident decreases as the length of time since the last seizure increases. One study found that the risk of having a seizure-related motor vehicle accident is 93 percent less in people who wait at least one year after their last seizure before driving, compared to people who wait for shorter intervals.
The risk of seizures also restricts people's recreational choices. For instance, people with epilepsy should not participate in sports such as skydiving or motor racing, where a moment's inattention could lead to injury. Other activities, such as swimming and sailing, should be done only with precautions or supervision.
Jogging, football, and many other sports are reasonably safe for a person with epilepsy. Studies to date have not shown any increase in seizures due to sports, although these studies have not focused on any activity in particular.
There is some evidence that regular exercise may even improve seizure control in some people.
Sports are often such a positive factor in life that it is best for the person to participate, although the person with epilepsy and the coach or other leader should take appropriate safety precautions. It is important to take steps to avoid potential sports-related problems such as dehydration, overexertion, and hypoglycemia, as these problems can increase the risk of seizures.
Education and Employment
By law, people living with epilepsy or other handicaps in the United States cannot be denied employment or access to any educational, recreational, or other activity because of their seizures. However, one survey showed that only about 56 percent of people living with epilepsy finish high school and about 15 percent finish college -- rates much lower than those for the general population. The same survey found that about 25 percent of working-age people with epilepsy are unemployed.
These numbers indicate that significant barriers still exist for people living with epilepsy in school and work. Restrictions on driving limit the employment opportunities for many people with epilepsy, and many find it difficult to face the misunderstandings and social pressures they encounter in public situations. Antiepileptic drugs also may cause side effects that interfere with concentration and memory.
Children living with epilepsy may need extra time to complete schoolwork, and they sometimes may need to have instructions or other information repeated for them. Teachers should be told what to do if a child in their classroom has a seizure, and parents should work with the school system to find reasonable ways to accommodate any special needs their child may have.
Treating Epilepsy Through Diet
Studies have shown that in some cases, children may experience fewer seizures if they maintain a strict diet rich in fats and low in carbohydrates. This unusual diet, called the ketogenic diet, causes the body to break down fats instead of carbohydrates to survive. This condition is called ketosis.
One study of 150 children whose seizures were poorly controlled with medication found that about one fourth of the children had a 90 percent or better decrease in seizures with the ketogenic diet, and another half of the group had a 50 percent or better decrease in their seizures. Moreover, some children can discontinue the diet after several years and remain seizure-free. The ketogenic diet is not easy to maintain, as it requires strict adherence to an unusual and limited range of foods.
Possible side effects include slow growth due to nutritional deficiency and a buildup of uric acid in the blood, which can lead to kidney stones. People who try the ketogenic diet should seek the guidance of a dietician to ensure that it does not lead to serious nutritional deficiency.
Researchers are not sure how ketosis inhibits seizures. One study showed that a by-product of ketosis called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) inhibits seizures in animals. If BHB also works in humans, researchers may eventually be able to develop drugs that mimic the seizure-inhibiting effects of the ketogenic diet.
Using Biofeedback to Treat Epilepsy
Researchers are studying whether biofeedback -- a strategy in which individuals learn to control their own brain waves -- may be useful in controlling seizures. However, this type of treatment for epilepsy is controversial, and most studies have shown discouraging results.
Taking large doses of vitamins generally does not help a person's seizures and may even be harmful in some cases. But a good diet and some vitamin supplements, particularly folic acid, may help reduce some birth defects and medication-related nutritional deficiencies.
Use of non-vitamin supplements such as melatonin is controversial and can be risky. One study showed that melatonin may reduce seizures in some children, while another found that the risk of seizures increased measurably with melatonin.
Most non-vitamin supplements, such as those found in health food and other types of stores, are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so their true effects -- and their interactions with other drugs -- are largely unknown.
Doctors who treat epilepsy come from many different fields of medicine. They include:
- Neurologists
- Pediatricians
- Pediatric neurologists
- Internists
- Family physicians
- Neurosurgeons.
Doctors who specialize in treating epilepsy are called epileptologists.
People who need specialized or intensive care may get epilepsy treatment at large medical centers and neurology clinics at hospitals or by neurologists in private practice. Many treatment centers are associated with university hospitals that perform research in addition to providing medical care.
Preventing Epilepsy: Prevent Head Trauma
Many cases of epilepsy can be prevented by wearing seat belts and bicycle helmets, putting children in car seats, and practicing other methods of preventing head injury and other trauma.
Prescribing medication after first or second seizures or febrile seizures also may help prevent epilepsy in some cases.
Good prenatal care, including treatment of high blood pressure and infections during pregnancy, can prevent brain damage in the developing baby that may lead to epilepsy and other neurological problems later.
Treating cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, infections, and other disorders that can affect the brain during adulthood and aging also may prevent many cases of epilepsy.
Finally, identifying the genes for many neurological disorders can provide opportunities for genetic screening and prenatal diagnosis that may ultimately prevent many cases of epilepsy.
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I had my first seizure. I was in high school and didn't want anyone to know that I had epilepsy. I had seizures on two occasions. I was so ashamed and didn't want people to think that something was wrong with me. I finally got to the point where I told people that I had epilepsy. I came to the place that I realized that I had to own my epilepsy or it would control me. Epilepsy hadn't really affected my life until about 9 years ago after my first child was born... I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children. I have lived with epilepsy for 20 years Yet, my life has been dramatically impacted by epilepsy. I had search for cure online without no hope. I met a Man called DR Lewis hill, i contact him I made an order of his medicine and I do not experience seizure anymore i was cured form it. So if you are in the same situation as mine contact him on this email drlewishill247@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHow I Was CURED After 15 years of Seizures and Complicated Medications.
ReplyDeleteIs a great privilege to be alive and share this information with everyone out there, as I believe this will surely help someone out there. Thank you Admin for sharing.
I was diagnosed of tonic-clonic grand-mal seizure 30 years ago. It became a life of medication for 15 years. My job was affected; I was no longer permitted to drive. I went through pains of depending on someone to help me up everything the seizure came. To avoid further injury to my spine, and head injury, i started using wheelchair. My legs were perfect, but the frequency of my seizures, made my doctor suggest a wheelchair to save me from further injuries resulting from falls. Seizures were hell, but the medications I was placed on, became a serious battle. Complications, severity of pains, it also affected my Liver. Couldn’t stop because, of what might happen if I do. I lived in fear for years. I was caged, by epilepsy. What I enjoyed doing was taken away from me by seizure. I became desperate for a cure. I believe when one is pushed to the wall, the only option is to fight back. I went everywhere, foundation, made friends, listened to stories, went online searched blogs and read comments. God favored me when I saw a blog that mentioned a Herbal doctor that his medication cured a lot of people. I visited his blog and contacted him.
Today it has all become a past. I cured my epilepsy using HILTON anti-seizure herbal medication. I believe everything is possible if we are desperate enough for a change. My name is Harry I’m seizure free again after 15 years. If you are going through seizures or epilepsy, believe me I know how you feel, I have been there. I cured mine through HILTON herbal medication, I'll encourage you try this medication; I believe it will work for you. Follow this link where I saw the information that changed my life. www.seizurecure.blogspot.com
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MY BABY DEFEATED SEIZURE
ReplyDeleteI have to share this story; it could help someone out there. A mother, father or loved one facing stigma caused by epilepsy and seizure. There is hope. Thank you to the Admin of this blog for sharing this story.
Joan was born a healthy baby until after 6 months when her seizure started. We took her to the hospital where doctors diagnosed her of seizure disorder. She had more than 50 grand-mal seizures in a single day. It was terrible for our little angel. Doctors gave us Pharma meds upon meds. (Phenobarb and Keppra) which caused her more complications. She was so young that the side-effects were really bad on her. We went back to the hospital where doctors told us that she might not survive more than 24 months. I and my husband went in search for better treatment that will reduce her complications and keep her alive. We never gave up on her. We started searching for at least a treatment without Pharm meds. Fortunately for me, I came across a testimony shared by Brenda Coker on how her baby was cured from epilepsy using HILTON herbal medication. I followed the email she shared and also read Dr. Mohan blog. We realized that there was hope for our baby. We started HILTON treatment, she responded very well, and became Seizure free after 5 months of Herbal medication. Joan is 5 years now and never had any seizure. She survived doctors’ predictions of 24 months.
As a mother, I am here to encourage people with seizure or epilepsy to contact Doctor Mohan for a cure read more about his Herbal meds via www.seizurecure.blogspot.com
I had my first seizure. I was in high school and didn't want anyone to know that I had epilepsy. I had seizures on two occasions. I was so ashamed and didn't want people to think that something was wrong with me. I finally got to the point where I told people that I had epilepsy. I came to the place that I realized that I had to own my epilepsy or it would control me. Epilepsy hadn't really affected my life until about 9 years ago after my first child was born... I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children. I have lived with epilepsy for 20 years Yet, my life has been dramatically impacted by epilepsy. I had search for cure online without no hope. I met a Man called DR Lewis hill, i contact him I made an order of his medicine and I do not experience seizure anymore i was cured form it. So if you are in the same situation as mine contact him on this email drlewishill247@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteMy son was diagnosed with epilepsy in his early age (4years), there was no known cause or reason, many investigations have since taken place to achieve a diagnosis, It came from nowhere. I cannot describe to you how helpless we feel as parents, our happy life was turned upside down. We felt shocked, devastated and utterly helpless. All we could do was to hold and comfort him. His seizures contributed to his lack of developmental progress. If he was in the midst of doing something he would fall over or just curl up into a ball. I also have a Youtube video. It is a very difficult symptoms, despite continued medical intervention we are unsuccessful in stopping her seizures. We have tried multiple medicines, including CBD and a special diet, but all to no avail. Dr. Allen!!!, your input bring about his recovery. I will forever be indebted to you. I was delighted to share this information to Epilepsy Research UK, and I would urge anyone who also have same symptoms to try such a worthy path because this is the only way to improve the lives of those diagnosed with epilepsy. To get more information, write drallenchase@gmail.com
HERBAL MEDICINE: OUR BREAKTHROUGH
ReplyDeleteMy son was diagnosed with epilepsy in his early age (4years), there was no known cause or reason, many investigations have since taken place to achieve a diagnosis, It came from nowhere. I cannot describe to you how helpless we feel as parents, our happy life was turned upside down. We felt shocked, devastated and utterly helpless. All we could do was to hold and comfort him. His seizures contributed to his lack of developmental progress. If he was in the midst of doing something he would fall over or just curl up into a ball. I also have a Youtube video. It is a very difficult symptoms, despite continued medical intervention we are unsuccessful in stopping her seizures. We have tried multiple medicines, including CBD and a special diet, but all to no avail. Dr. Allen!!!, your input bring about his recovery. I will forever be indebted to you. I was delighted to share this information to Epilepsy Research UK, and I would urge anyone who also have same symptoms to try such a worthy path because this is the only way to improve the lives of those diagnosed with epilepsy. To get more information, write drallenchase@gmail.com
Hello everyone. My name is Ray; I am a Lieutenant in the Navy deployed to the Persian Gulf. I have been in the Navy for 15 years and never had any medical challenge except minor headache that results from training which pain killers took care of. My first seizure occurred 3 years ago, although I lost total consciousness during occurrence and never knew what happened, but my roommate witnessed everything. I learnt the entire episode when I regained myself in the military ER. I was examined and the Navy Doctor told me it was Tonic-clonic seizure, which treatment drug was immediately recommended for me. I was placed on medical leave for proper treatment, and Depakene was given to me as a treatment measure. I also took various AED’s medications which caused me side effects. I love my job, and do not want to be discharged on medical ground. As a result, I went in search for more knowledge on seizure as well as its cure. When I first read about seizures and its causes, I was not surprised because I have had various head inquires resulting from training, but I never knew it’ll be complicated and result to seizures.
ReplyDeleteAfter taking various anti-seizure Pharmaceutical drugs without a cure, I dropped all of it and went in search for a natural alternative. While on medical leave, I had full access to internet where I read of a Herbal Doctor called Mohan. I followed his blog and read a lot of shared testimonies of those who had used his HILTON Anti-seizure medication on various epilepsy and seizure blogs.
I was in need of a cure and was desperate to drop off Depakene. The herbal treatment gave me a cure total from seizure. Today, I have been certified seizure free after various MRI examination. I have not experienced a single seizures episode after using HILTON Herbal treatment. If my story is like yours, you may contact Dr. Mohan via his blog to know more about his treatment on www.seizurecure.blogspot.com
I myself have epilepsy. Not to this extreme with grand mail seizures daily, but it still affects me in other ways daily. I am on medicine, which has slowly stopped working and I notice my twitches, blank stares, and memory loss (even in the midst of a sentence) starting to return. The side effects of this drug is noticeable and painful to deal with. It is so strong that if a normal person were to take my dose, they will die of an overdose.when i was going through the internet i come across Owens post thanking Dr Lewis hill for curing his seizure problem, and i got the contact of Dr Lewis hill and i quickly contacted him then he made me to know that the medication is 100% cure, and that was how i got the medicine which i used, after which i went for medical test It worked! Over a year now, i have not show any symptoms of seizure and I believe that am cure permanently if you need his help email him on drlewishill247@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteNATURAL & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT TO SEIZURE: Our son has temporal lobe epilepsy, He has seizure and had a grand mal with rage, Our son's seizure is constant throughout the day according to EEG results. We had used several medicine which include: 600 Epitol 100 Zarontin,
ReplyDelete150 Epitec X2 Daily, Topomax lasted for about 3 days, but I put an end to that due to my son losing weight and being lethargic. I recently got dr williams herbal medicine,that's a natural medicine that cure my son Epilepsy with no side effect. It is an herbal medicine. it is a permanent cure and effective treatment of Epilepsy, for more info, you can also contact Dr.William with this email drwilliams098765@gmail.com for advice and his product
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WOW ALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS I HAVE NEVER BELIEVE IN HERBAL REMEDIES.
ReplyDeletemy son have been a patient of epilepsy . I had tried a lot of anti viral med prescribed to me by doctors over how many years now but I could not see any improvements in my son symptoms. One day while going through the internet , i got to know about this great Herbal Dr who uses his herbal remedies in curing people from epilepsy,quickly i contacted him and he prepared a herbal medication for my son which i received and he used it as instructed by dr williams. After few weeks the improvement were very visible. the sleepiness and the abnormal behavior stooped ,on thing now he is so full of life. I would recommend this to all my friends,families,around the globe suffering from epilepsy.you can contact him through his email on drwilliams098675@gmail.com.for advice and for his product THANKS TO YOU ONCE AGAIN DR WILLIAMS
ALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS FOR THE GREAT DEED HE HAVE DON FOR MY FAMILY.This information will be useful for Epilepsy patients who is willing to use herbal medicine. My daughter had temporal lobe epilepsy, She had seizure and had a grand mal with rage episode. Our daughter's seizure is constant throughout the day. We had used several medicine which include: Epilim and Keppra, experience seizure control at the cost of serious debilitating side effects. It was during a casual conversation with a friend that I learned about herbal Dr. William, it does not have any side effect. I am glad to say that he has been seizure-free since July 2015 after taking William medicine. this a miracle cure?contact him for more detail (drwilliams098765@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteWOW ALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS I HAVE NEVER BELIEVE IN HERBAL REMEDIES.
ReplyDeletemy son have been a patient of epilepsy . I had tried a lot of anti viral med prescribed to me by doctors over how many years now but I could not see any improvements in my son symptoms. One day when going through the internet , i got to know about this great Herbal Dr who uses his herbal remedies in curing people from epilepsy,quickly i contacted him and he prepared a herbal medication for my son which i received and he used it as instructed by dr williams. After few weeks the improvement were very visible. the sleepiness and the abnormal behavior stooped ,on thing now he is so full of life. I would recommend this to all my friends,families,around the globe suffering from epilepsy.you can contact him through his email on drwilliams098675@gmail.com.for advice and for his product THANKS TO YOU ONCE AGAIN DR WILLIAMS
I had my first seizure. I was in high school and didn't want anyone to know that I had epilepsy. I had seizures on two occasions. I was so ashamed and didn't want people to think that something was wrong with me. I finally got to the point where I told people that I had epilepsy. I came to the place that I realized that I had to own my epilepsy or it would control me. Epilepsy hadn't really affected my life until about 9 years ago after my first child was born... I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children. I have lived with epilepsy for 20 years Yet, my life has been dramatically impacted by epilepsy. I had search for cure online without no hope. I met a Man called DR Lewis hill, i contact him I made an order of his medicine and I do not experience seizure anymore i was cured form it. So if you are in the same situation as mine contact him on this email drlewishill247@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteNATURAL & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT TO SEIZURE: Our son has temporal lobe epilepsy, He has seizure and had a grand mal with rage, Our son's seizure always occur twice in a week according to EEG results. We had used several medicine which include: 600 Epitol 100 Zarontin,
ReplyDelete150 Epitec X2 Daily, Topomax lasted for about 3 days, but I put an end to that due to my son losing weight and being lethargic. I recently got dr williams herbal medicine,that's a natural medicine that cure my son Epilepsy with no side effect. It is an herbal medicine. it is a permanent cure and effective treatment of Epilepsy, for more info, you can also contact Dr.William with this email drwilliams098675@gmail.com for advice and his product
Am One of the happiest woman on earth since my son was cured from the problem of seizure,which he has been having for eight years now,he do have the attack two to three times a week,which is affecting is education and his life.i got the contact of a doctor from the post of one Mr paul thanking him for curing his seizure problem,i got the contact and contacted him then he made me to know that the medication is a permanent cure, and that was how i got the medication which i used on my son,and for six month now there have been no sign of seizure in him again.any one with such problem can contact him on his email drwilliams098675@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMY FREEDOM FROM GRAND MAL SEIZURE
ReplyDeleteI have to share this story to help someone out there. To those going through seizures, I believe you can find a cure like I did. Please read my story and trust that your situation has a hope of cure.
My first Grand Mal seizure happened while I was driving, I totaled my beloved barbie car and I was almost killed. It caused me a lot of problems in my life. I was planning to get married but my fiancée broke off our engagement because he could not deal with the seizures. Epilepsy limited my life in all sorts of ways. I kept having these unstoppable seizures. I visited different neurologists in search for a cure. They prescribed and increased doses of different English medicines, which caused me much health challenge. In spite of these drugs, nothing was actually helping me gain back my health. I sustained both short and long term memory loss as well as some brain damage while using these prescribed medications. I had injuries which resulted from falls when my seizures began. I was devastated and scared. I felt like giving up on life. Every dream I had was placed on hold.
I was on Diazepam and Keppra XR and other AED's that I ended up having toxic levels and I was temporarily paralyzed. I couldn't speak or move a muscle! That was pretty scary. My Epilepsy shattered the whole of my dream. Sometimes, I will have two seizures in a day. I was probably having close to 30 grand mal seizures per month if not more than. I've had seizures and fallen several times getting out of the shower, in the Kitchen, even while reading. This engendered my move in search of cure to my predicament and that I was willing to pursue any treatment that offered hope. It was a terrible experience. I was in chains for years, seizure made me became a shadow of myself. After several use of English medications, I made a choice. To pull myself off and at least find a natural way to heal from it. I spoke to my Neurologists about my plans, they advised otherwise. But I was Determined to take a step. There had to be a way to heal from it.
I finally began my search for treatment with herbs, but lucky for me, I found a cure. After several years of using English medications without solution, I met Dr. Reyansh Mohul on my search in the Internet. His Herbal remedy brought a complete cure for me. Initially, I was in doubt, the feeling of being afraid of lights after several hours in darkness. But I gave it a try and I got my cure. Joyfully, I never had any complications I experienced while on English medications. Well, for those who are facing what I went through, there is hope, you may write Dr. Mohul to learn more what his effective Herbal solution that got me permanently cured. Contact him via dr.reyanshmohul@gmail.com.
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ReplyDeletenow i have a beautiful smiling face and so are which you all, after reading my testimony. My name is Nita, I am 31 years old,
And live with my boyfriend in Belgium, but I am UK. I have been diagnosed with epilepsy since birth, which the Doctors told me this condition was forever. I know how you feel and what you are going through, I don't have a baby though. I just want to tell you that I am cured now,with the help of doctor williams herbal medication, the last time I can remember having epilepsy was January this year. It was a long and difficult process but I am so thankful to dr williams I don't have it anymore. Please know you can be cured too. Accept what happened and is happening to you, forgive, let the past go, love yourself and others unconditionally and be thankful. Everything happens for a reason. If you want to be in contact with dr williams and share your own testimony and thoughts feel free to e-mail him on; drwilliams098675@gmail.com for advice and for his product.
MY FREEDOM FROM GRAND MAL SEIZURE
ReplyDeleteI have to share this story to help someone out there. To those going through seizures, I believe you can find a cure like I did. Please read my story and trust that your situation has a hope of cure.
My first Grand Mal seizure happened while I was driving, I totaled my beloved barbie car and I was almost killed. It caused me a lot of problems in my life. I was planning to get married but my fiancee broke off our engagement because he could not deal with the seizures. Epilepsy limited my life in all sorts of ways. I kept having these unstoppable seizures. I visited different neurologists in search for a cure. They prescribed and increased doses of different English medicines, which caused me much health challenge. In spite of these drugs, nothing was actually helping me gain back my health. I sustained both short and long term memory loss as well as some brain damage while using these prescribed medications. I had injuries which resulted from falls when my seizures began. I was devastated and scared. I felt like giving up on life. Every dream I had was placed on hold.
I was on Diazepam and Keppra XR and other AED's that I ended up having toxic levels and I was temporarily paralyzed. I couldn't speak or move a muscle! That was pretty scary. My Epilepsy shattered the whole of my dream. Sometimes, I will have two seizures in a day. I was probably having close to 30 grand mal seizures per month if not more than. I've had seizures and fallen several times getting out of the shower, in the Kitchen, even while reading. This engendered my move in search of cure to my predicament and that I was willing to pursue any treatment that offered hope. It was a terrible experience. I was in chains for years, seizure made me became a shadow of myself. After several use of English medications, I made a choice. To pull myself off and at least find a natural way to heal from it. I spoke to my Neurologists about my plans, they advised otherwise. But I was Determined to take a step. There had to be a way to heal from it.
I finally began my search for treatment with herbs, but lucky for me, I found a cure. After several years of using English medications without solution, I met Dr. Reyansh Mohul on my search in the Internet. His Herbal remedy brought a complete cure for me. Initially, I was in doubt, the feeling of being afraid of lights after several hours in darkness. But I gave it a try and I got my cure. Joyfully, I never had any complications I experienced while on English medications. Well, for those who are facing what I went through, there is hope, you may write Dr. Mohul to learn more what his effective Herbal solution that got me permanently cured. Contact him via dr.reyanshmohul@gmail.com.
"With Dr Williams,herbal medicine I felt very empowered after my son started his medication and the results came very quickly I might add. Contrary to what my doctor had recommended for my son, (that epilepsy have no permanent cure) I have succeeded in less than 4 weeks to treat all the symptoms associated with my son epilepsy (including the anxiety , and the abnormal behavior ) and within 4 weeks, my son epilepsy was completely gone. Thank you so much for this terrific publication. I also my son have recently experienced a symptom-free of headache , which was nothing short of remarkable, considering the awful state my son was in before I was introduced to dr williams life changing medication,for more information on how to get his medicine you can email him in drwilliam098675@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWow a natural herb can cure epilepsy, I had epilepsy for over 14 years, i have spend a lot money getting drugs from the hospital to keep me healthy,i went to many hospitals for cure but there was no solution, One day I was in the office going through the internet when i saw a post about Dr ewoig herbal medicine on how he cure a woman with epilepsy, so i email him. He told me the things I need to do and also give me instructions to take, which I followed properly. Before I knew what is happening after two weeks To my greatest surprise after patiently going according to instruction given to me by Dr ewoig, my epilepsy was cure . I want to say a big thanks to Dr ewoig who God have sent to heal his people with his natural medicine i pray that God will bless you for the good work you are doing.for all who are still suffering from this disease, you can also contact him through his email on :drewoig18@gmail.com. like they say his herbal remedy is the only permanent solution to Seizure
ReplyDeleteALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS FOR THE GREAT DEED HE HAVE DON FOR MY FAMILY.This information will be useful for Epilepsy patients who is willing to use herbal medicine. My daughter had temporal lobe epilepsy, She had seizure and had a grand mal with rage episode. Our daughter's seizure is constant throughout the day. We had used several medicine which include: Epilim and Keppra, experience seizure control at the cost of serious debilitating side effects. It was during a casual conversation with a friend that I learned about herbal Dr. William,who uses herbal medicine in curing people from epilepsy,i was so glad to contact him on his email and make an order for his medication, it does not have any side effect. I am so glad to say that she has been seizure-free since July 2015 after taking William medicine. this a miracle cure?contact him for more detail (drwilliams098675@gmail.com) thanks once again admin for such an informative blog.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say a huge thank you to Dr Williams for everything he have done in my life. I have been in tears for so many years now, having found that my only son is suffering from seizure, lesion after some years of being under extreme stress., . I spent 24 hours freaking out and finally calmed down after reading some testimony on here about Dr Williams herbal medicine to seizure. The moment came and I mumbled out to my husband about Dr Williams product (with a few tears) and he was AMAZE – . He was just worried about our son been free from this disorder that was how will order for Dr Williams product on line , after my son finish taking Dr Williams medicine for just within a period of one month. Will went to the doc together who confirmed that he was seizure free.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for being upfront, truthful and taking this pain away from my family for more information about his product you can email him on drwilliams098675@gmail.com i hope you can also help other terrified people in a similar situation.
Thanks to Dr Williams I am so happy today, my wife have been suffering from epilepsy for so many years now, and i have spent a lot on western drugs which has all proved abortive, i have tried all means in life to get my wife out of this , but there was no answer until i decided to try herbal solution and i found Dr Williams online and i contacted him and after she took his medication as instructed, my wife is now completely cure from epilepsy within one month of usage, i am so much happy, thanks to Dr Williams for helping me get my wife life back again without any form of crisis, i promise to tell your name and good deeds to the whole world,if you have someone with epilepsy you can email him on drwilliams098675@gmail.com for more information .
ReplyDeleteALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS FOR THE GREAT DEED HE HAVE DON FOR MY FAMILY.This information will be useful for Epilepsy patients who is willing to use herbal medicine. My daughter had temporal lobe epilepsy, She had seizure and had a grand mal with rage episode. Our daughter's seizure is constant throughout the day. We had used several medicine which include: Epilim and Keppra, experience seizure control at the cost of serious debilitating side effects. It was during a casual conversation with a friend that I learned about herbal Dr. William,who uses herbal medicine in curing people from epilepsy,i was so glad to contact him on his email and make an order for his medication, it does not have any side effect. I am so glad to say that she has been seizure-free since July 2015 after taking William medicine. this a miracle cure?contact him for more detail (drwilliams098675@gmail.com) thanks once again admin for such an informative blog.
ReplyDeleteWOW ALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS I HAVE NEVER BELIEVE IN HERBAL REMEDIES.
ReplyDeletemy son have been a patient of epilepsy . I had tried a lot of anti viral med prescribed to me by doctors over how many years now but I could not see any improvements in my son symptoms. One day when going through the internet , i got to know about this great Herbal Dr who uses his herbal remedies in curing people from epilepsy,quickly i contacted him and he prepared a herbal medication for my son which i received and he used it as instructed by dr williams. After few weeks the improvement were very visible. the sleepiness and the abnormal behavior stooped ,on thing now he is so full of life. I would recommend this to all my friends,families,around the globe suffering from epilepsy.you can contact him through his email on drwilliams098675@gmail.com.for advice and for his product THANKS TO YOU ONCE AGAIN DR WILLIAMS
Am One of the happiest woman on earth since my son was cured from the problem of seizure,which he has been having for eight years now,he do have the attack two to three times a week,which is affecting is education and his life.i got the contact of a doctor from the post of one Mr paul thanking him for curing his seizure problem,i got the contact and contacted him then he made me to know that the medication is a permanent cure, and that was how i got the medication which i used on my son,and for six month now there have been no sign of seizure in him again.any one with such problem can contact him on his email drwilliams098675@gmail.com
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Hello my son is 8 years old and had is first seizure at 2 years he was diagnosed with generalized epilepsy at 5 years old has been on medication since until doctor got him off and on he broke out on a seizure lasting almost 10 minutes he was put back on medication and the meds even increased ever since were back to his moody ness, tantrums, waking up every morning struggling and at night when asleep his body is constantly twitching mostly from his upper body, he had another big seizure and were still at it with all these moods. we tried different meds nothing was really working. I never stopped battling it, I’m open and supportive when looking at alternative and procedures. I saw someone comment on a website. Her daughter had seizure and she used a herbal medicine for her daughter seizure and she was seizure free. I’m glad that it was possible. I was ready to try anything that we help my son, i had a conversation with the Dr . I decided try the herbal medicine, I purchased the medicine. my son started taking the medicine. I was shocked to see my son improve, he stop having seizures. his more active and no more seizure. I’m so happy to see my son seizure free. Do as much google research as you can and do not give up on trying. If there is improvement continue, if there is no improvement stop and try something else Everyone is different. thank God my son is seizure free. you can email him on dr.lewisamenico@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteMy son was diagnosed with a rare form absence status epilepsy. His seizures show no symptoms until the seizure has lasted for hours! The only warning we had was he started acting only tired at first then gradually he started acting confused and from there for 24 hours he didn't know what year it was, where he went to school, or even what grade he was in etc. his motors skills were perfect and he talked to everyone normal the entire time, he just couldn't answer certain questions. The hospital kept him overnight and gave him fluids and in 24 hours he slowly started remembering and they said he was good and sent us home. We know now that he was having a constant seizure the ENTIRE TIME of his confusion! Almost 3 months later he begins having the same symptoms when I woke him up for his 2nd day of school. we are sent for an EEG, which revealed at 10 am he was actually having what the neurologist referred to as the worst EEG he had seen) we then were sent to a different children's hospital where they observed him until 8:00pm, all this time my son passes every test, he is talking and his motor skills are completely normal! They finally begin his EEG around 9:00pm. It reveals he is still in seizure! They are blown away. Say they have never seen an absence case like his and they quickly gave him a big dose of adavan which immediately stops the seizure and he is able to regain his memory immediately. Does anyone have a child who has these same symptoms? His neuro doctor ordered a brain glucose test, but when we went for a follow up last week they said the test had been canceled and they had no idea what happened? When I asked if they were going to draw his blood and re do the test, they said that his medicine was controlling the seizures so far so they didn't feel the need to do the test! I need advice and some direction. I searched further; visited epilepsy websites, blogs. I find info about someone having the same symptoms. I was really determined. Fortunately for me, I stumbled on a testimony of someone who had epilepsy for several years and was cured through herbal medication. I read awesome stories of people whose condition were worse . But due to numerous testimonies. I was more than willing to try it. I contacted the doctor Gabriel, and my son used the Nectar herbs. It became a miracle for my son free from rare form absence status epilepsy within 3 months. The Nectar medicine worked without any trace of side effects on my son. totally cure. I decided to share my son story to tell people out there, that there is a hope for those with epilepsy using nectar medicine and anyone who suffers from seizures can be cured. Email dr.gabriel474@gmail.com
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