Hi Ann,
I was just wondering if you have gotten any help with alternative therapies.
I have been reducing my dosage of Topamax and my memory has dramatically
improved. According to my former neurologist, Topamax is known for causing
cognitive difficulties, though there are some who acquire benefit from using it.
Have you tried consulting a Naturopathic doctor? Topamax and Tegretol can cause
nutritional deficiencies, and there are some medical doctors who refuse to
acknowledge those problems. You need a good B-complex vitamin which includes
folic acid and biotin, as well as some amino acids, vitamin D, and some
minerals, including magnesium, manganese and zinc. But you should be supervised
by a doctor so that all of these are balanced, because some amino acids, in
particular, can interfere with the metabolism of your anti-seizure medicines.
Anti-seizure meds can also wreak havoc with the sythesis of hormones, so your
body may be needing estrogen or progesterone.
These are just some thoughts I had while going through some old mail on my
computer.
Good health to you!
Carrol
boxingmom2001 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hi out there! My name is Ann,
I live in Alberta, Canada. I have had
Epilepsy for almost 30 yrs, minus 10 yrs of remission I guess you
could say. Anyhow, I am on 7 pills a day(Tegretol and Topomax)and
would love to hear from others that have turned to alternatives
(acupuncture, surgery, hypnosis etc...)I have atleast 2-3 petit mal
seizures a week. I will go the odd week with none, or have 5 in a
week. I do have 2 children, work part time as a medical assistant,
but find that lately all of this medication is affecting my memory
and speech incredibly!!!!! Has that happened to any one? The memory
part? Well talk to you later!!! Ann


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