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Can I Start Ketogenic Diet Gradually When Unable To Control Seizures With Medicines?

my husband has epilepsy and his neurologist has not been able to control his seizures w/ meds. i have asked her repeatedly about the ketogenic diet but she said its for children and you have to fast before you start. Can I just put him on it gradually??

Fri, 20 Dec 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

It is unfortunate that your husband's seizures are not adequately controlled.

I agree with your husband's neurologist that ketogenic diet may not help him, as it is mainly effective in children.

I would require information on his MRI brain-epilepsy protocol, EEG, and his current medication list, in order to advise further.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Can I Start Ketogenic Diet Gradually When Unable To Control Seizures With Medicines?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that your husband s seizures are not adequately controlled. I agree with your husband s neurologist that ketogenic diet may not help him, as it is mainly effective in children. I would require information on his MRI brain-epilepsy protocol, EEG, and his current medication list, in order to advise further. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/