Ketokid Veteran has Szs again

January 1, 2004

Okay, after almost 8 years on the diet, my son Ben (10, athetoid cp, etc.) has

started having szs again. He seems to be having them about every two months,

although I know that doesn't sound like much to some of you. The diet has been

a Godsend. Ben's seizures were status that lasted 45 minutes plus many times.

Now his szs last anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, many times we have to intervene

with Diastat.

Ben is presently on a ratio of 2.2:1 with calories at about 1800. He has

finally gained a little weight with his weight staying at about 56 pounds for

two years and he is now at almost 60 pounds, with an increase in calories about

two months ago.

I am a little baffled although part of this could be early puberty, or maybe the

results of a post-cold virus, or just plain fatigue from the holidays. What are

any of your thoughts on this. I sure would appreciate it. My neuro said that

after all these years, it may be time to add a med to mix (probably Keppra since

it is more keto-friendly). She is a full supporter of the diet (studied with

Dr. Freeman).

Anne

January 2, 2004

carol sparks wrote:

> It is not uncommon to have break through seizure when going through

> puberty,

Just out of curiousity, have you ever seen any studies on this or this

printed anywhere?

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