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Need alternative to meds grand mal seizures

Posted By Alexis (Lithonia, Ga) on 12/31/2012

Greetings. At the age of 4, I had a head trauma, and shortly after started having petite mals regurlarly until about the age of 11 or 12. During this period I took phenabarbartol, depakote, etc. At 12, my seizures seemed to stop, my parents and doctors agreed to stop my meds. Fast forward to when I'm 22 years old, I started showing signs of intense petite mals, being paralyzed for minutes on end. But then when I got pregnant at 24, I started having grand mal seizures. However, now I only seize when I am asleep, or during sleep, or when I am about to wake up. I need advice or help, my meds are harmful to my body and mind, they make me feel awful. Two years ago, I almost had a deadly reaction to lamictil, and am now taking topamax. Thanks in advance.

Replied by Dianna (Austin, Tx) on 12/31/2012

I have had help from taking magnesium. especially epsom salts. Taking about 1/2 teaspoon a day works very well.

I wouldn't stop all meds but you could just start adding it to your diet and slowly taper off the meds and keep some around just in case.

I keep klonopin in case I feel a seizure coming on. Hope this helps!

Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 01/01/2013

Alexis: Try taking a supplement of Magnesium Malate as it will help the neurology, metabolism, and detoxification. The amino acid Taurine is indicated for brain disorders such as seizures. I would also suggest trying 3mg Melatonin before retiring as it will provide powerful antioxidant protection for the entire body and also help sleep.

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