Thank you for posting that. Also, one treatment for a severe asthmatic attack is an intravenous mag drip.
Ahhhh, mag and asthma, thanks!
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I have no idea if this thread is still open but I'd like to post my experience of epsom salts.
First let me give you my background-I've been epileptic since 11 with grand mal seizures (puberty) I managed to go off my tablets at pregnancy which is where I found a distinct hormonal connection.
Unfortunately that hasn't lasted, but I am on an extremely low dose of valporate (200mg twice a day now). 10 years later and a move to a warmer climate I had a nasty turn (8 hours) in status epilepticus brought on by heat stoke.
I consider myself extremely lucky to have completely recovered.
Thirdly people on this forum should understand my views which are there is no cure for epilepsy-I believe I will always be epileptic, or be prone to having epileptic fits
So, anyway after reading a couple of threads-particularly Jualsy, I decided to try epsom salts orally (1/4 teaspoon twice a day). The results have been very favourable. I have slept much better and had less twitching (better sleep=higher seizure threshold after all) and my head which was previous quite tender from my experience in hospital and I had developed an over-sensitivity to noise has now stopped being sensitive.
My concentration has improved significantly and generally I feel much better. It's a little bit too soon to tell whether this will have any long effect on my grand mal fits but it certainly has helped and I have been impressed by its results. I think if your sleep is disturbed by epilepsy or you feel depressed or irritable, this is certainly a marvellous remedy. Scientific evidence for those interested: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1471674 (increase in seizure threshold) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11599780 (protection of brain tissues).
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Im 36, and epileptic, have been for 6/7 years .... i was put on Keppra 750 twice a day ... for 5/6 years I was able to drink and pretty much my only fits were me missing meals/tablets. That all changed around 11 months ago when it seems Keppra is not keeping me as seizure free as before. I fit in my sleep
Recentely I asked my "Epilepsy Nurse" re Magnesium after reading about it on the net. She denied all knowledge. Then contradicted herself 10 mins later admitting she had heard reports??? Most strange!!
Ive heard that as no company can patent Magnesium and make billions selling it for x years to the NHS no company is interested in clinical trials? Who knows?
Anyway after much net reading I have purchased some Pharma Nord Magnesium tablets and have commenced my clinical trial of one (me). I keep taking the Keppra, Ill take the magnesium
Maybe again Ill be able to drink a few glasses of wine, drink a few beers on Fri without thinking of whether ill fit 1 or 2 nights later in my sleep ? We shall see ...
Neurologist said "Dont Drink" but that to me is not a cure. Its a solution, however one which leaves me with no social life ... maybe Magnesium is the answer ?
Okay, ya'll (I'm a southern gal), I've had seizures for 21 years and have tried everything except Epsom Salts, which I find very interesting and will probably give it a try. Magnesium supplements had no effect on me. Orange, grapfruit and apple juices create seizures for some people (like me) because it blocks the absorption of certain meds and increases certain hormones like estrogen in women with catamenial seizures. EVERYONE, use caution when trying anything that your doctor doesn't know about AND anything your doctor does no about!!! Live well and be careful!!!
I've had seizures for 21 years and have tried everything except Epsom Salts, which I find very interesting and will probably give it a try.
Hi walker, welcome to the forum! Thanks for sharing that info, I'll be looking forward to hearing about your results if you do decide to try the Epsom Salts.
In many cultures, the sage family of herbs has been used traditionally for a number of neurological problems, including depression, epilepsy, and age-related memory loss. Based on this rich history of use, the UK researchers set out to explore the benefits of Spanish sage, and they asked a tantalizing question: Could young adults with normal cognitive function actually improve their memory following ingestion of this herb?
... Patients participating in the trial were given one 50-�l capsule of Spanish sage oil in the morning for the first week; 2 capsules (morning and evening, 100 �l total) for the second week; and three capsules (morning, noon, and evening, 150 �l total) for the third through sixth weeks.
Dalmation sage is another sage that could be used. It is the common cooking sage.
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i just sent this to my father. He's had epilepsy for at least 35 years. I really pray this does the trick. it'll be nice to no longer be giving these companies all this money for nothing.
Nobody wants to hear of these natural cures because the drug companies want their money! I guess money is more important than peoples health nowadays...
I'd bet that there is a cure like this for almost every disease. But if it gets discovered, nobody finds out because everyone goes to doctors and doctors don't prescribe natural remedies because they are under the control of the drug companies! What a sick corrupt healthcare society we live in! It's pretty obvious after reading all my opinionated posts...why I don't let a doctor touch me!.....and I'm not blaming the doctors one bit! I'm blaming everyone who is pressuring them. They are being controlled by this nonsense, much of the time against their wishes!
I wish to try Epsom Salts as a cure for my epilepsy but to date dont see any confirmation from anyone who has tried it and been cured. Is there anyone out there who has been successful with this cure?? Please do post a confirmation to this cure.
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I am sure cannabis can be very beneficial and I have nothing against it -really- however, my experience of cannabis from my 20s is that it alters the mind and ultimately slows it down.
My experience of Magnesium sulphate (epsom salts) has been very beneficial and I would encourage anyone with epilepsy to try them (I use 1/4 teaspoon twice a day). Don't drink it during the night though-it keeps you awake.
My main aim in writing on this forum really is to share my experience with other people who are looking for alternative remedies, or are simply looking to lower their dose of AEDs. Anyone who has been on a high dosage of AEDs will know that the side effects can be horrific. My experience generally with neurologists is that they really aren't interested in anything natural, or even examining the root causes which is a shame. Which makes forums so important. I wouldn't have discovered epsom salts without this and over forums.
I have reduced my dose of sod valporate (very gradually) from 1500mg a day to just 300 mg a day. For anyone who is interested I also use natural progesterone cream towards the end of the month, 1000mg taurine, vit B complex and now 1/4 teaspoon of epsom salts twice a day. However, even if my epilepsy disappeared overnight I would continue with the mgso4 as it has had such a good effect on my concentration and general feeling of alertness. The only thing I would caution against is drinking it during the night, as it can actually keep you awake (in my experience) but even then I didn't feel dreadful, and surprising it didn't precipitate a full grand mal fit.
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I am sure cannabis can be very beneficial and I have nothing against it -really- however, my experience of cannabis from my 20s is that it alters the mind and ultimately slows it down.
My experience of Magnesium sulphate (epsom salts) has been very beneficial and I would encourage anyone with epilepsy to try them (I use 1/4 teaspoon twice a day). Don't drink it during the night though-it keeps you awake.
My main aim in writing on this forum really is to share my experience with other people who are looking for alternative remedies, or are simply looking to lower their dose of AEDs. Anyone who has been on a high dosage of AEDs will know that the side effects can be horrific. My experience generally with neurologists is that they really aren't interested in anything natural, or even examining the root causes which is a shame. Which makes forums so important. I wouldn't have discovered epsom salts without this and over forums.
I have reduced my dose of sod valporate (very gradually) from 1500mg a day to just 300 mg a day. For anyone who is interested I also use natural progesterone cream towards the end of the month, 1000mg taurine, vit B complex and now 1/4 teaspoon of epsom salts twice a day. However, even if my epilepsy disappeared overnight I would continue with the mgso4 as it has had such a good effect on my concentration and general feeling of alertness. The only thing I would caution against is drinking it during the night, as it can actually keep you awake (in my experience) but even then I didn't feel dreadful, and surprising it didn't precipitate a full grand mal fit.
my wife is knocked out by a paracetemol! we all have different capabilities when taking whatever substance it is. I am on morphine for pain relief which can knock some people out, but not me!
its the (false) demonisation of the Sacred Herb which does annoy me - because its done for various reasons, and a big reason is certain industries care more for their profit margins than for the well being of the planet and the planet's occupants.
If I ever am in that much pain, cannabis will be my first drug of choice. Finding what works is important, and none of the neurologists or anyone else truly understand the workings of the brain or even how these drugs work in some cases. In fact if the specialists actually listened more to their patients they would certainly start to learn more about the complexity of the condition. Yes, some do, but the number of times my views have been dismissed have been infinitely more than the times I've been really listened to.
And I'm with you 100% about the drug companies. In fact, don't start me on drug companies...I'm just so happy that the internet now exists so I can do my own research.
I seem to have grown very sensitive to any drugs-this definitely was not the case 20 years ago. Even a glass of wine has the effect of knocking me out!
On demonisation-well that's a fascinating subject in itself, and on reflection anything which mankind enjoys has probably been demonised! Food, alcohol, sex, riches, people....I'm afraid it's human nature to look for something to demonise -shame more energy isn't put into examining the benefits. But I agree that cannabis has more than its fair share of demonisation and because of this, its medicinal qualities has been overlooked or worse, dismissed. And nothing with medicinal benefits should be overlooked-this is certainly a crime.
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