Sleep Schedule

[Cinnabar]

Usually, I'm in bed by 10 - 10:30. Sometimes, I hit the pillow at 1 or two am.
Either way, I get nine hours sleep. Does this irregular pattern affect my threshold for having an epidsode?
Laurie

[RobinN]

I was told for migraines... which are now classified in the seizure family, that you should keep a very similar schedule. Even if you have the luxury of sleeping in on the weekend it was suggested that you keep the schedule daily.

Now then, I never adhered to it, as I was always a night person, and my migraines were definitely connected to my hormones. Magnesium was what relieved my monthly headaches. I can trigger one by drinking wine, so I stay away from that treat.

[Cinnabar]

I was told for migraines... which are now classified in the seizure family, that you should keep a very similar schedule. Even if you have the luxury of sleeping in on the weekend it was suggested that you keep the schedule daily.

Now then, I never adhered to it, as I was always a night person, and my migraines were definitely connected to my hormones. Magnesium was what relieved my monthly headaches. I can trigger one by drinking wine, so I stay away from that treat.

Usually, keep a regular schedule but last night was up to 2am and when I woke up, groggy, the question crossed my mind.
Actually, sometime before my seizure, I gave up my passion for wine.Tried one taste, way after my first seizure, and my system said "Yuck!" How could something I used to love suddenly taste so repulsive?!!!
Always Laurie

[RobinN]

Actually, sometime before my seizure, ...
Always Laurie

I don't remember your full background Laurie... have you only had one seizure or was this meant to have an "s" ?

I am sure that your distaste is similar to loving a food and being sick after having that particular food, and then having no desire to smell that food again.
So I would think....

[Cinnabar]

I don't remember your full background Laurie... have you only had one seizure or was this meant to have an "s" ?

I am sure that your distaste is similar to loving a food and being sick after having that particular food, and then having no desire to smell that food again.
So I would think....

Within the past two years, I've had two GMs where I sustained injuries (rush to the ER). I've been diagnosed having Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. My left hippocampal volume is 50% less than that of the right. temporal lobe epilepsy is a "mystery" more so than all other epileptic disorders. My neurologist said that throughout my life I could have been seizuring on a differnt levels. With temporal lobe epilepsy you can experience "out of body" sensations and extreeme "personality changes" and more of the odd... All of the former mentioned, I've been acqainted with (throughout my life) and have been diagnosed with having two psychological disorders. It's very likely that these "disorders" are attributed to temporal lobe epilepsy. I may have been dealing with a "brain" abnormality, not with "mind" bending diagnosis. I'm still trying to get to the bottom of this. A disturbing dilema.

About, too much... and becoming sick. I was too much of a fan of Pino Grigio! Terrible hangovers and despite them continued to drink. The taste still pleasant. After a year of sobriety, I took just a "taste" of the same wine and my system powerfully regected it. The same thing happened when I abstained from sweets. I had two bites of cake and then...off to the bathroom. So, I guess, the same applies. The body is a sensitive thing!
Always Laurie

[Bernard]

problems with disruptions to sleep patterns

[RobinN]

Off Topic:

I am just going to throw this out there, and you can decide whether or not I am a member of the peanut gallery or not...

Being that the body has the ability to adapt to many abnormalities, and can heal from many situations given the right environment... would you ever consider that your psychological disorders might possibly balanced through nutritional means? Including perhaps, larger doses than the RDA recommendations of vitamins and minerals?

There is a lot of new research out that through nutritional support many of these disorders can be put behind you.

[Cinnabar]

Off Topic:

I am just going to throw this out there, and you can decide whether or not I am a member of the peanut gallery or not...

Being that the body has the ability to adapt to many abnormalities, and can heal from many situations given the right environment... would you ever consider that your psychological disorders might possibly balanced through nutritional means? Including perhaps, larger doses than the RDA recommendations of vitamins and minerals?

There is a lot of new research out that through nutritional support many of these disorders can be put behind you.

For now I take C,E,A,Beta- Carotine, Zinc, Folate. I go over RDA amount with A. Between all my meds and vitamines after breakfast. I'm quite the sight! I keep a healthy diet and drink lots of water. But looking into alternatives is always a good thing.

[RobinN]

I am throwing that idea out there, as perhaps this is your answer. Most doctors have little knowledge in the biochemistry needs, and are only focused on symptomatic relief.

You might do some research on Omega 3's, Taurine, and Magnesium. They are high on the list for brain support.

[Wally]

I am throwing that idea out there, as perhaps this is your answer. Most doctors have little knowledge in the biochemistry needs, and are only focused on symptomatic relief.

You might do some research on Omega 3's, Taurine, and Magnesium. They are high on the list for brain support.

Don't forget the B series vitamins as well.

[Wally]

Don't forget the B series vitamins as well.

Hey! Look who "joined the party"!!!!!

[Meetz1064]

Selenium.

For those of us that have the thyroid issue.......and selenium helps with that. In my case it's also more beneficial because of my gluten and lactose intolerances....

[RobinN]

I was thinking if I only had $$ for a few bottles of vitamins which ones would I say would be the three top ones I would pick (you should see my vitamin cabinet), that I why I chose what I did.

I do think B is important, we use a B Complex and I also added Selenium to the mix.

I am trying to decide whether or not to reorder Adrenal Cortex or not. It was suggested that Rebecca's adrenal glands might be stressed and that tends to be a precurser to the thyroid. Especially since her hormones are out of balance.

Both Rebecca and I get nauseous when taking our vitamins on an empty stomach. It is a terrible feeling.

[Meetz1064]

I get the same feeling, Robin. I have to take most of my meds in the morning. To the tune of about 30 pills......

I'll probably PM you later......

[Cinnabar]

Hey! Look who "joined the party"!!!!!

I take B-12 vitamin along with quite a few other that are good for my Epstein Bar condition. Zinc is also very good. Always Laurie

[RobinN]

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