Just a quick question...

[Screamy]

I know my meds are taking all my nutrients from my body and has completly taken away my appetite. Is there any such thing as a good vitamin for someone to take, or am I unhealthy until death?

 

[Nakamova]

Depends on what you mean by a "good vitamin"!

Calcium and vitamin D (often in combo with magnesium) can be important to replace calcium drained by some of the AEDs. Vitamin E is also often depleted by AEDs and worth replacing with a supplement. In general a B-complex vitamin is neuroprotective, and in particular b12 can be good for blood health and b6 can help with side effects of keppra. Folic acid is often affected by AEDs and is especially important to take if you are considering having kids. Omega3s, often found in flax and fish oil supplements are very good for the brain. Manganese and selenium can also potentially play a role in seizure control. Some studies have found that taurine can help with partial seizures, especially ones that have not responded to AEDs... so you see there can be some good vitamins. Remember to check with your doc before taking a supplement.

 

[Screamy]

Thank You Nakamova. I was wondering if there is an multi-vitamin that would be ok but I'll check with boss when he gets back from his vacation!

 

[Cordero]

How about vitamin drinks like Ensure? Is your appetite big enough to drink drinks that contain vitamins?

 

[gr33nr0se]

the fish oil that i take is actually not a pil(im kinda tired of pills) it is a little like yogurt and it tastes like creamsicles. http://www.vitacost.com/Coromega-Omega-3-Fish-Oil-Supplement

 

[Screamy]

I drink boost all the time, still don't feel healthy, absolutely ridiculous, maybe I'll try taking fish oil with my boost shakes, thank you Cordero and gr33nr0se!!