Here is the direct link to a compilation of articles about gluten sensitivity and seizures:
http://jccglutenfree.googlepages.com/seizuresepilepsy
There is also a page on diagnostic testing here:
http://jccglutenfree.googlepages.com/diagnostictesting
It is most certainly worth considering food sensitivity as a possible underlying cause for seizure. Unfortunately, it is something our neurologists rarely consider. I've known some who had food sensitivity to cow's milk and soy, in addition to gluten, and these also contributed to seizures.
You might want to try giving your son a multivitamin and a B-complex vitamin (like Coenzymated B-complex by Country Life or B-Right by Jarrow as they use an active form of B6 and B12).
I tried giving my daughter B6 based on a tip by MrsD here, and my daughter's seizures improved more than they ever did on Depakote alone. Had I known sooner, I would have certainly insisted on testing for food sensitivity and nutritional deficiency before putting my daughter on Depakote.
Here is my family's story:
http://jccglutenfree.googlepages.com/thestory
You may also want to read about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet... which has proved helpful for some children with seizures.
Good luck!
Cara
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Originally Posted by Shark67
Hello, everybody!
I am new to this group but I need help and guidance! My son had febrile seizures when he was 5 in Sept 2007 and again in October 2009! This past Thursday, he had an episode at school in which he seems to have fallen asleep. He could not be awakened for 10 minutes!! When he did wake up, he acted like he had indeed napped. Nevertheless, we took him to the ER. After he was admitted to Children's Hospital of Michigan, they neurologists wanted to start him on Keppra for seizures. I take Keppra and do not want the side effects to happen to my son. BTW, my seizures are likely caused by hydrocephalus. His eeg and MRI are clear and normal. My wife and I heard of someone who is allergic to gluten has episodes like my son had -- including the seizures (w/ convulsions). Has anyone ever heard of or experienced this combination?
Thanks for your help!
Jeff (Jim's dad)
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