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CBD OIL?Complementary And Alternative Therapies
What CBD products do you guys use? I take a capsule 1-2/day and I know I feel worse when I don't....
Complementary Therapies
Has anyone tried and complementary therapies such as massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture alongside their AED's to help with the side effects of their medications or just to help lower their stress levels to try and control their seizures? I've had acupuncture and absolutely hated it so I'm wondering if its worth trying anything else.
Acupuncture
Has anyone ever tried acupuncture to help with seizures? No medicine is working and my mother thought acupuncture might be a good thing to try
I have seen an acupuncturist /Holistic doctor for quite a few years now. He helps with overall health and is good for the side effects of the anti seizure meds. He has also been a help for my… read more
Complementary And Alternative Therapies
I was wondering if anyone knows how I would begin to get CBD or Rick Simpson Oil which I’ve heard works wonderful for people Like me with generalized Grand Mal Epilepsy and have not had any luck with medication controlling my seizures
Over that past 4 months ive researched a lot about CBD oil and the many health benefits from help controlling seizures, to migrains, pain, overall health ect, im even an associate for CTFO CBD, check… read more
I’m Very Frustrated Because My Neurologist Is Sending Me To Another Neurologist That Specializes In Seizures.Appointment Is In Feb
What do I do? I’m taking my meds as prescribed. Can’t get in to see my reg doc until Nov. Not returning calls.
Sorry Your Dr. is not answering Your calls, that is not the correct thing to do. My first question or idea is maybe the new Dr. knows another possible way that will help You more then Your old Dr… read more
Whà t Natural Remedies/alternative Therapies Have You Used?
Hi! I would love to hear my fellow epileptics advice & opinions! I have been trying alternative treatmenttreatment,essential oils & natural remedies for the past few years! I get auras,shocks&then a grandmal seizure! I have catamenial epilepsy! What I want to ask is:What natural remedies/alternative therapies have all of you tried? What were they? What did they do for you? Did anything help in any way&how? Thanks BB
I have been using it for a while now and it has definitely made a difference!
Thanks for your comment!
If Someone Can Help That's Okay Seeking Answers To Help Swelling Fingers And Wrists
Does anyone here have moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and still learning the steps how to live with this disease? I am going through many steps with it as we RA (rheumatoid arthritis specialist and I) have tried a few medications that did work briefly but due to bad side effects were needed to be changed
So I'm learning new things about RA medication and how to work with RA flares when my fingers begin to swell and no longer want to cooperate. I know this isn't going to be easy but I'm… read more
Can't take Prednisone it's a steroid and I am allergic to steroids. My RA specialist is doing just fine with the steps we're taking as we've gone through multiple medications to where we are now. I've… read more
Complementary / Alternative Treatments
Q. has anyone after a seizure begun to do involuntry twitching ? as well as muscle jerks ?
yes, that has happened to me a few times but it shortly after went away
Complementary / Alternative Treatments
Does anyone use medical marijuana (CBD oil) for treating juvenile myoclonic seizures? The medicine I take now doesn't completely work, and I'm seeking new treatment options.
Thanks for the info that's amazing! I could only wish but alas I'm still on big pharma drugs, but weaning off the pro levatiracetam, its a horrible drug that turns you into the type of person you… read more
Complementary / Alternative Treatments Has Anyone Had Experience With Using Cannabidiol, The Active Ingredient In Charlotte's Web?
Has anyone had experience with cannabidiol, the active ingredient in Charlotte's Web?
Ok I am new at this but I take the low thc oil. I was on opiods for pain management. The key is to make sure you wean yourself off with the help of your dr or pharmacist. Don’t just stop taking your… read more
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