seizure diet?(ketogenic) - Epilepsy Message Board

dianecos · 05-13-2002, 05:04 PM

Does anyonr know anything about a diet to control seizures?possible called the ketogenic* diet-saw it on tv-no meds-just cetain foods and certain amounts-Please reply -any info would be SO appreciated!Thanks!(mother of child on Teg-not working)

Kokopelli · 05-13-2002, 10:45 PM

Hi Diane

Welcome to healthboards hon...

I may be a bit funny about this only because they have never been able to control me with just a strict diet.. I know one thing no chocolate (or atleast rarely) as well with sodapops and even caffeine from coffee and coco is not good for someone with seizures.. This diet you are talking about though if you find some more info please post it as I would be interested in reading..

Hugs
Koko

dianecos · 05-19-2002, 07:46 AM

Thanks-still looking!

05-19-2002, 12:31 PM

Hi Diane,

Check this link out....
[url="http://www.mynchen.demon.co.uk/The%20ketogenic%20diet/index.htm#The.ketogenic%20diet"]http://www.mynchen.demon.co.uk/The%20ketogenic%20diet/index.htm#The.ketogenic%20diet[/url]

Best wishes

Zafu

Beth's Mom · 05-19-2002, 01:00 PM

Dianecos,
My older brother brought me the video on the ketogenic diet, originating at Johns Hopkins in Maryland. I'm not sure he believed me when I told him I had already checked with our neurologist who told me Beth would not be a good candidate for the diet as she was a picky eater.
When you go on the diet your child has to go off all meds and is given a very high fat diet. Everything is measured and very strict. If your son knows the importance of staying within the regimine he might be a candidate.
An alternative to this might be one of the diets that are used to change the nutrition of your son (something I am looking into for our daughter) that are listed on autism.com...our daughter has brain-damage and seizures and sometimes seems remote like an autistic child, though she has never been diagnosed as such...
Wish you luck in finding something that works and keep with the message board with any more questions, comments or positive results.
Marilyn