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DNB (Neurosurgery) , DNB (General Surger...read more

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If your son still has seizures during sleep, the medication needs to be changed, so that he is seizure-free. Once the patient is seizure-free on adequate medications for more than 3-5 years, consideration as to the reduction and stoppage of medicines can be contemplated.
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Both are same medications... only manufacturers are different ... content is same... whichever is available you can take....
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Psychiatrist•Kanpur
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carbamazapine is a mood stabilizer, her duration of treatment depends on number of episodes in past and was she treatment adherent.
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Psychiatrist•Trivandrum
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It is a mood stabilizer. It may be stopped after 5 years after consulting your psychiatrist, provided she is completely asymptomatic during this period and is on regular follow up.
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Neurologist•Panchkula
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epilepsy is a very broad diagnosis and you seem to be taking medicines for the last 33 years. For treatment of Epilepsy the type of Seizure and epilepsy you are having needs to be clarifies , how much doses are you taking (its according to your weight) and what is the control are all important markers without these details it is not correct to advise you about the epilepsy. I also would be interested in knowing exactly what do you desire as what help you want has not been mentioned. ...more
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Neurologist•Panchkula
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1. The first thing is to shift to the lowest dose possible of Carbamazepine, if you have not had seizure for 2-3 years try to taper it off. Get the level tested to confirm lowest pharmacologic level essential. Take Folic Acid supplement 4 mg /day.
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Orthopedist•Delhi
Rule out high blood pressure or any other kidney problem
do hot fomentation keep a pillow under the legs at night &/when resting.
Any way take
ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days
do knee exercises
it may have to be further investigated
make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
You will need other supportive medicines also.
Do ask for detailed treatment plan. Don? t ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem.
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Alternative Medicine Specialist•Ernakulam
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You can try modified atkins diet. It's a double edged sword which will help you to control seizures as well as to reduce weight. The Modified Atkins diet limits carbohydrates to 15 gms per day and emphasizes protein and fat intake for weight loss. Allowed breakfast foods include high-fat meats such as bacon, sausage and ham, as well as eggs and cheese. You can add small amounts of low-carb vegetables to eggs for omelets. Low-carb breads may be allowed in small amounts, as long as the total carbo...more
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General Physician•Ghaziabad
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1.no alcohol
2. Reduce body weight if over wt3. No smoking/ tobacco/drugs/ avoid pollution
4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. Less sugar, potato, rice. Less salt.
5. 30 mts brisk walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily
7. Meditation daily for 10 mts. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night
8. Expose your body to...more
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