Hi all,
I had a "Grand Mal" seizure at the age of 16. I am now 39 and still on medication. I switched from Tegretol to Lamictal a few years back to reduce toxicity and side effects. I only have "Petit Mal" seizures and not very often. I'm fortunate to be able to drive and function daily without issue, although when I miss a dose or two, I will usually have a focal seizure (trance like state). I would really like to get off the medication, and I've read about the success others have had with Neurofeedback and fish oils. Whenver possible, I prefer a natural approach to dealing with health issues. I believe the body (and brain) can repair itself. Pharmaceuticals seem to only treat symptoms, not the underlying cause. Seizure Disorders don't run in my family, and I'm fairly certain my diagnosis stems from a severe ear infection that caused me to become delirious, and eventually, I had to have a mastoidechtomy (age 2). My wife is hesitant for me to get off the medication, but I will be checking with my doctor. Has anyone had positive feedback from neurologists about Neurofeedback/fish oil, or are they typically closed minded about alternative approaches?
I had a "Grand Mal" seizure at the age of 16. I am now 39 and still on medication. I switched from Tegretol to Lamictal a few years back to reduce toxicity and side effects. I only have "Petit Mal" seizures and not very often. I'm fortunate to be able to drive and function daily without issue, although when I miss a dose or two, I will usually have a focal seizure (trance like state). I would really like to get off the medication, and I've read about the success others have had with Neurofeedback and fish oils. Whenver possible, I prefer a natural approach to dealing with health issues. I believe the body (and brain) can repair itself. Pharmaceuticals seem to only treat symptoms, not the underlying cause. Seizure Disorders don't run in my family, and I'm fairly certain my diagnosis stems from a severe ear infection that caused me to become delirious, and eventually, I had to have a mastoidechtomy (age 2). My wife is hesitant for me to get off the medication, but I will be checking with my doctor. Has anyone had positive feedback from neurologists about Neurofeedback/fish oil, or are they typically closed minded about alternative approaches?
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