I will try that nutritional change, though she loves her "mommy mcmuffin". I was also trying for a while, an asian specialty here... rice ball made with flakes of salmon. She loves those as well.
I didn't know the rule of starting with carbs and finishing on protein. I thought it was best to keep the protein up through out the day. She continues to be extremely backed up and I know that carbs can make that worse.
I will check out the glucose tabs. Thanks for that hint.
I get so tired of having to "think" all the time. It is draining.... certainly doesn't help the creative side of my brain.
The starting with carb rule, and finishing with protein is pretty familiar in the sports fields. Carbs are basically a good way of getting stimulation for energy, so to have them at the END of the day would be a big no-no....therefore, when you've been 'fasting' for 8 hours of sleep, it would be wise to feed yourself mainly carbs to replenish your insulin levels, and blood-sugar levels, as this is when they're gonna be at their lowest. This doesn't however mean that you should AVOID protein at this time of day, just don't make it the main part of the meal....another rule of thumb would be to make the meal 60% carbs, 30% protein, and 10% fat. This would be a good balance for starting the day.....and then as the day goes on, try reducing the carbs, and slightly increasing the protein levels.
I'd also recommend trying to see if Rebecca would be able to divide her caloric intake per day into 5-6 small meals a day, rather than 2-3 large meals (I'm only presuming this is how she'll be eating off course).
I divide my meal portions into the 6 a day, obviously with each meal containing less calories as the day goes on. This way, it will all be metabolised by the time I go to bed.
You will still have to be careful with certain proteins, such as beef/steak as these are very slow-digesting proteins. The longer it takes for proteins to be metabolised, the more 'strain' it will have on Rebecca's metabolism, and the more tired she will feel. Fish and White Meats, are going to be the best sources as they're alot easier to digest, freeing up Rebecca's energy levels.
Here's a quote from Epilepsy : a new approach" (that book you recommended to me, and I cannot put down - thankyou very much...lol) :
"Rarely, people have other medical conditions that are contributing to seizures, even though on optimal medication. Jack developed generalized seizures from brain damage after falling from a high scaffolding. He underwent an operation to remove two-thirds of his stomach after the same accident. When I saw him for the first time, five years after the accident, he was taking two anticonvulsant drugs with poor seizure control.
I ordered a glucose tolerance test that measures blood-sugar level for several hours after drinking a sugar-water solution. His sugar level after three hours was only 25, an extremely low level that can by itself cause seizures. Jack now eats six small meals a day to control his blood-sugar level and takes a moderate dose of phenytoin. He has had no seizures for four years."
Just food for thought, for everyone.