Update!
So when I saw my neurologist and neuropsychiatrist last month, the neuro referred me to a vestibular physio for my dizziness, who I will see on Monday.
I told the neuropsych that the 20mg of anti-depressants (Lexapro) was making me feel lousy, and I still wasn't convinced of his theory that I have a low lying depressive disorder that may be causing my suspected "psychogenic" seizures (didn't show up on EEG but abnormal brain activity did). He agreed to a trial reduction of the tablets, on the understanding that if they are helping, it would be a fair assumption to say that the seizures will return as I lower the dose. I was so pleased that he was prepared to let me try this. I am now on 5mg and although the withdrawal process has messed me around, I am pleased to say that the prevalence and intensity of my seizure symptoms has not worsened or improved, since reducing the dose. However I do feel better now that I'm not taking medication that doesn't seem necessary.
I'm now trying a naturopath. I don't know much about natural medicine, and I know that it has its critics, but as i'm sure you guys will understand I'm willing to give anything a go, especially as Western medicine appears to be failing me. Miserably.
So the naturopath looked into my eyes, nails and mouth, and suggested I have poor circulation to my brain, digestive issues and possibly a misplaced atlas (neck vertebrae). She asked loads of questions, really listened to me, and said she wanted to do some research on my symptoms (muscle tremours, metallic taste, muscle weakness, facial numbness, loss of speech/movement, smokey smell, confirmed history of childhood epilepsy, left temporal lobe abnormalities in adulthood, headaches, sharp and painful auras etc). She has researched the homeopathic solutions to these symptoms, and when she's finished, will give me a script for a custom made homeopath remedy that will be made in a pharmacy. She said that it can do no harm, and is relatively inexpensive.
She also suggested I try eating according to a blood type diet, and she wants to start me on a 3 month digestion program which she firmly believes will rid the toxins/lack of nutrients problem that affects my brain as well as the rest of my body. Something about my stomach not producing the correct enzymes, which then affects the glutamate levels in the brain. Its commonly known as a "leaky gut". She seemed confident she could help, so I'm going to do some research and give it a go. She comes highly recommended through a friend. Any thoughts or feedback? Cheers xxx
So when I saw my neurologist and neuropsychiatrist last month, the neuro referred me to a vestibular physio for my dizziness, who I will see on Monday.
I told the neuropsych that the 20mg of anti-depressants (Lexapro) was making me feel lousy, and I still wasn't convinced of his theory that I have a low lying depressive disorder that may be causing my suspected "psychogenic" seizures (didn't show up on EEG but abnormal brain activity did). He agreed to a trial reduction of the tablets, on the understanding that if they are helping, it would be a fair assumption to say that the seizures will return as I lower the dose. I was so pleased that he was prepared to let me try this. I am now on 5mg and although the withdrawal process has messed me around, I am pleased to say that the prevalence and intensity of my seizure symptoms has not worsened or improved, since reducing the dose. However I do feel better now that I'm not taking medication that doesn't seem necessary.
I'm now trying a naturopath. I don't know much about natural medicine, and I know that it has its critics, but as i'm sure you guys will understand I'm willing to give anything a go, especially as Western medicine appears to be failing me. Miserably.
So the naturopath looked into my eyes, nails and mouth, and suggested I have poor circulation to my brain, digestive issues and possibly a misplaced atlas (neck vertebrae). She asked loads of questions, really listened to me, and said she wanted to do some research on my symptoms (muscle tremours, metallic taste, muscle weakness, facial numbness, loss of speech/movement, smokey smell, confirmed history of childhood epilepsy, left temporal lobe abnormalities in adulthood, headaches, sharp and painful auras etc). She has researched the homeopathic solutions to these symptoms, and when she's finished, will give me a script for a custom made homeopath remedy that will be made in a pharmacy. She said that it can do no harm, and is relatively inexpensive.
She also suggested I try eating according to a blood type diet, and she wants to start me on a 3 month digestion program which she firmly believes will rid the toxins/lack of nutrients problem that affects my brain as well as the rest of my body. Something about my stomach not producing the correct enzymes, which then affects the glutamate levels in the brain. Its commonly known as a "leaky gut". She seemed confident she could help, so I'm going to do some research and give it a go. She comes highly recommended through a friend. Any thoughts or feedback? Cheers xxx
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