Sunday, August 5, 2012

To do Ketogenic diet or not

So this past friday we had an appt with the nutritionist to go over the ins and outs of the Ketogenic diet. We talked in depth with her about it and I was thinking we would go for it. But then I have been thinking further and I think I may want to wait. One factor is that Evan is starting a new school with a new teacher. Secondly, is that he seems to have not had any seizures since Thursday except for he had one yesterday. I really don't want to get my hopes up but I am starting to feel hopeful. I am so afraid that they will come back anytime.
Another reason I am thinking of starting the diet is to get him off of his 5 medications. He will be on some but maybe only 2 or 3. But then if this current combination works how can I take him off of any. That is scary.
Another thought I have is trying the ACTH and then putting him on the diet and weaning one or two meds. I just don't know.
I think I will wait to talk to the dr. more on August 14th and then go from there.
I just want the seizures stopped or reduced and the medications reduced as well.

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