Methods for the treatment of epilepsy in adults. Non-drug treatment

Epilepsy is a chronic disease that affects the patient's brain and is accompanied by a predisposition to seizures with loss of consciousness. However, despite chronic course pathology, its successful treatment is possible, it can be medication and surgical.

Omega-3 reduces seizure frequency by 33%

Epilepsy, like other diseases, has been studied and continues to be studied by many researchers. It turned out that if you consume omega-3s every day, even in very small doses, you will be able to significantly reduce the number of seizures. The figure is quite impressive and amounts to 33%.

At the University of California, a study was conducted in which 24 people with epilepsy participated. It was carried out under the guidance of Professor of the Department of Neurology K. DiGiorio. It is important that the body of each patient has ceased to respond to the impact anticonvulsants.

The essence of the study was that each person with epilepsy was given either small or, on the contrary, high doses Omega-3. Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been offered in the form of fish oil. The study duration was 10 weeks. The results were as follows: the number of seizures decreased by a third (namely, 33%) when taking small doses. And two patients did not experience a single attack of the disease at all during the experiment. In addition, the dosed intake of fish oil in the body contributed to a decrease, and high, on the contrary, contributed to its increase.

Omega-3s did not in any way affect the heart rate, the number in the blood and the severity of the seizures. Based on this study, DiGiorio concluded that omega-3s help reduce the excitability of brain cells, which in turn inhibits seizures.

In order to get enough Omega-3, you need to eat fatty sea fish. It is available and known to everyone, it is mackerel and herring, salmon and trout, sardine and tuna. You can also replenish supplies by taking special supplements. In addition to reducing the number of epileptic seizures, this will help to normalize the work of the heart, protect it from heart attacks, which is very important for patients with epilepsy.

Treatment of epilepsy with folk remedies

Stone oil for epilepsy... Stone oil is recommended to be taken for epilepsy, as it contains up to 70 elements useful for humans. It has antispasmodic and immunomodulatory properties. There is a "Siberian" recipe for a solution based on stone oil, used for epilepsy. To prepare the medicine, you need to dilute 3 g in 2 liters of water and take it orally three times a day in a glass. This must be done before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month. It is best to conduct such a course once a year;

Treatment of epilepsy with herbal powder. Take in equal parts: peony, duckweed, licorice. In order to get the powder, you can use a coffee grinder or, for example, a small mortar. One dose for administration will be half a teaspoon. A diphenin tablet should also be added. Take this remedy for epilepsy 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 14 days, after which you need to take a break for a week and repeat the course. In total, you need to go through 3 courses, a significant improvement should come by the end of the first course;

Maryin root for the treatment of epilepsy. In folk medicine, Maryin root is used for epilepsy, neurasthenia, paralysis and others. neurological diseases... An alcoholic tincture of petals (3 tablespoons per half liter of vodka, insisted for 20-30 days) is taken in a teaspoon 2-3 times a day;

Myrrh smell in epilepsy. You just need to make sure that the smell of myrrh is constantly present in the room of a person with epilepsy for a month and a half. You can ask for this scented resin in the church. Take a couple of pieces of myrrh, light it in a bowl, and before the patient goes to bed, spread its scent throughout the room. This method has been known for a long time, this is how priests treated epilepsy in ancient times. The scent of myrrh will help not only with epilepsy, but also with chronic fatigue, insomnia and neuroses.

Another remedy for the treatment of epilepsy is Skvortsova AV “drink 1000”. The drug is prepared on the basis of medicinal herbs and propolis. The method of its creation was patented by a physicist from the Novosibirsk academic town Skvortsov.

The drink acts as a general tonic and is prescribed for epilepsy, since it:

Helps to improve the conductivity of impulses from nervous system to all human tissues and organs;

Allows you to restore the strength spent during attacks and relieve stress;

Improves all cognitive processes, especially memory;

Increases the performance of a person who has chronic illness;

Improves hearing, smell and vision;

Allows you to deal with vegetative dystonia and increased intracranial pressure;

Stimulates cerebral circulation, helps to accelerate metabolic processes;

Suitable for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, which are frequent companions of epilepsy. Reduces the risk of stroke and minimizes its consequences.

Contraindications include only individual intolerance to the components that make up the drink. The substances from which this remedy is made include propolis, extracts of St. John's wort, nutmeg and thyme, as well as the biological additive Alps 7. Care should be taken to give the drink to babies who are not yet 7 years old.

There is a specific method of administration and dosage that should be followed by patients with epilepsy:

Adults (the dosage is also suitable for children over 7 years old) is shown in 10 drops. Better with main meals;

For babies under 12 months old, 1 drop must be diluted with water (20 ml). Give in a teaspoon. You must take no more than 4 spoons per day;

For children over 1 year old and up to 7 years old, the calculation is 1 drop for each lived year. The number of receptions is the same as for adults.

For ease of use, the drug is available in an unbreakable plastic bottle equipped with a dispenser. The bottle contains 30 ml of the drink. It is important to fully use the product after the bottle has been opened, within 2 months. The sealed beverage has a total shelf life of 3 years. It is stored in a cool dark place. If a sediment is found during autopsy, then this is considered the norm. The main thing is, before counting the drops, do not forget to shake the product well.

Where can I buy?

"Drink 1000" can be purchased at the Skvortsov ZDRAVIE center in Vladivostok, or you can arrange delivery by mail through the official website.

It is important to choose the correct medication regimen to achieve stable remission. It is known that if the disease was detected for the first time and started timely treatment, then already the first therapeutic course allows you to permanently relieve 60% of patients from seizures. In other cases, the exacerbation of epilepsy is postponed for a period ranging from 2 to 5 years.

Conservative therapy is based on taking antiepileptic drugs.

It is designed to solve several problems:

First of all, it is necessary to carry out a differential diagnosis of the disease, which allows you to select adequate medications;

It is important to rule out any other brain damage, such as aneurysm or tumor. The diagnosis should be accompanied by an indication of the true causes of the development of the disease;

All provocateurs that can stimulate the next attack should be excluded. In this case, we are talking about lack of sleep, overheating, drinking and mental and physical overstrain;

It is important to achieve relief of status epilepticus or seizure. This requires taking drugs with an anticonvulsant effect. The patient should be provided with adequate first aid. It is important to control the patency respiratory tract, exclude the possibility of biting the tongue, protect the patient from injury during an attack.

One of the options for solving the problem is a constant preventive reception. medications... They will help control epileptic seizures.

However, for this, the patient must strictly adhere to the following rules:

You cannot prescribe medication for yourself. Any medications prescribed by the doctor should be taken according to his recommendations;

If there is a desire to replace the drug prescribed by the doctor with a less expensive generic, then you should first consult with the doctor;

You cannot stop treatment on your own;

If the patient feels the development of a depressive mood or, conversely, increased excitability and euphoria, then it is worth informing the doctor about this. Any unusual mood swings should be known to the doctor.

If the diagnosis was prompt, then 50% of patients after primary treatment will be able to live the rest of their lives without seizures. The initiation of therapy is accompanied by the adoption small dose medicinal product. Doctors recommend adhering to treatment tactics with one antiepileptic drug. If the effect of such therapy is insignificant, the attacks continue, then the dose is gradually increased until a stable remission occurs.

When partial seizures occur, use:

Valproates, including Depakin Chrono, Konvulex Retard, Enkorat-Chrono, Valparin Retard, Konvulex;

Carboxamide derivatives. Representatives of this group are Timonil, Carbamazepin, Finlepsin, Aktinerval, Karbasan, Tegretol, Zeptol;

Phenobarbital (Luminal);

Medicines belonging to the group of barbiturates are prescribed for epilepsy not too often, due to the abundance of side effects from their intake. The drugs of the first two groups are used more often. The dosage of valproate and carbamazepine varies. The minimum dose of valproate is 1000 mg per day, and the maximum dose is 2500 mg. As for carbamazepine, its maximum daily dose is 1200 mg, and the minimum is 600 mg. It is necessary to take the drug up to 3 times in 24 hours.

The regimen for taking drugs for the treatment of epilepsy depends on the patient's condition and the form of the disease:

It is most convenient to use drugs that have a long-term effect. It is enough to take them 1 or 2 times a day. For example, these are Finlepsin Retard, Tegretol, Depakin Chrono;

When the patient suffers from generalized seizures, he may be prescribed both carbamazepine and valproate. If the patient suffers from an idiopathic form of the disease, only valproate is prescribed;

If the patient loses consciousness during an attack (absence), Ethosuximide is chosen for treatment;

New medicines have a proven effect, such as Tiagabin and Lamotrigine. Therefore, in recent times they are prescribed to patients with increasing frequency.

If seizures have not been observed for five years, this is the basis for stopping treatment. The dosage is gradually reduced, bringing it to a minimum, and then from medicinal product refuse altogether.

Withdrawal of status epilepticus

If the patient has status epilepticus, he is removed with the help of Diazepam and Seduxen. Sibazon is indicated for intravenous slow administration. After 15 minutes, it can be entered again. If there is no effect, then the drug is replaced with Phenytoin, Hexenal or Thiopental sodium. To avoid oppression respiratory function, after the introduction of 10 ml of the drug, a minute break is required.

When intravenous administration drugs does not help to relieve status epilepticus, inhalation anesthesia is used. For this, nitrous oxide and oxygen are used in a 2: 1 ratio. However, a contraindication to this method of treatment is the patient's coma, impaired respiratory function and collapse.

If the patient suffers from focal epilepsy, which was provoked by tumors, aneurysms, or other pathological changes in the structure of the brain, then surgery is indicated.

Most often, the operation is performed without general anesthesia so that it is possible to monitor the patient's condition and not damage the most important areas of the brain responsible for thinking, movement and speech. Local anesthesia is used to relieve pain.

The operation is indicated for temporal lobe epilepsy. In this case, the temporal lobe is either subjected to resection, or the hippocampus with the amygdala is removed selectively, which is much preferable for the patient. The effectiveness of surgical intervention is high, up to 90% of cases are successful, and seizures in patients no longer occur.

If children have underdevelopment of the cerebral hemisphere or hemiplegia, then the hemisphere can be removed completely. This operation is called hemispherectomy.

Callosotomy is indicated if the patient is diagnosed with primary idiopathic epilepsy. The operation is aimed at crossing corpus callosum, which allows you to interrupt the connection between the hemispheres of the brain. This, in turn, will relieve the patient from seizures.

Education: Diploma in the specialty "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the University named after NI Pirogov (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).

Epilepsy is chronic illness that affects various parts of the brain. The disease usually occurs in early age and continues without proper treatment throughout life. Epileptic seizures can also occur in old age, being the main symptom of developing cognitive personality disorders.

Worldwide, more than fifty million people suffer from epilepsy, of which about 500 thousand live in Russia. Today, the World Health Organization is concerned about the socio-economic and drug security of people suffering from epileptic seizures. Thanks to the assistance of the organization, various charitable and educational events are held annually. effective methods treating the disease and creating all the necessary conditions for a fulfilling life such citizens.

Ways to eliminate the disease

The question of whether it is possible to cure epilepsy worries all those who have ever encountered a similar disease. Depending on the severity of disease progression, symptoms and consequences epileptic seizures individualized treatment for epilepsy is prescribed, which usually lasts from two to five years. In some cases, surgical intervention becomes effective, completely eliminating the focus of the disease. For some people, drug treatment is enough along with the use of folk remedies to maintain a stable condition without seizures. The first and most important step in the treatment of epilepsy should be a visit to the doctor at the first symptoms of an attack. Sometimes the symptoms are mild, being expressed only in a short-term "falling out" from reality, a feeling of déjà vu or characteristic dizziness... Basically, an epileptic seizure cannot be confused with anything, since it is accompanied by typical clonic-tonic convulsions, holding of breath, foam from the mouth, and loss of consciousness.

The main stages of diagnosis

If you suspect that you or your loved ones have epilepsy, immediately contact a neurologist-epileptologist - a doctor who specializes directly in epileptic seizures and can make a 100% diagnosis, indicating the main type of epilepsy concomitant to the patient. To determine the necessary methods of treatment, a comprehensive diagnostic examination, which consists of several stages:

• determination of the patient's neurological and behavioral characteristics;
• blood analysis;
• conducting an electroencephalogram;
• examination of the brain using computed and magnetic resonance imaging;
• the use of functional MRI;
• carrying out positron emission tomography;
• examination of the patient using neuropsychological tests.

At the first stage, the doctor analyzes the patient's motor functions, his cognitive and behavioral changes to determine the effect of epileptic seizures on the central nervous system and the human psyche. The results of such a study include tests for thinking, memory, IQ, speech characteristics. The data of neuropsychological tests will help determine the main site of the disease and decide on the further implementation of the surgical operation.

A blood test is taken to exclude signs of infectious diseases, diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalances; and anemia. These diseases can provoke the appearance of epileptic seizures, as a result of which the doctor must conduct differential diagnosis and to exclude the presence of extraneous factors in the formation of epilepsy.

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is used to measure brain activity and the intensity of brain waves. During the examination procedure, special electrodes are attached to the scalp, which record the slightest changes in brain activity... The human brain may be in the so-called stage of convulsive readiness, expressed in the appearance of intense electrical impulses, but not yet accompanied by real epileptic seizures. The study using an electroencephalogram allows you to track the formation, course and final consequences of an attack, which are also recorded on video surveillance.

In-depth diagnostics

Computed tomography detects possible physical disorders in the brain, such as tumors, cysts, bleeding. With the help of special equipment, X-ray skull and cross-section of the brain, which shows the likely foci of epilepsy. An auxiliary tool in carrying out such a procedure is magnetic resonance imaging, which broadcasts a clearer image of the brain and fixes changes in brain activity using radio waves.

Functional MRI is most often done before surgery. This procedure accurately determines the areas of the brain responsible for the patient's speech, thus avoiding damage to the patient's speech during surgery.

At the final stage of the examination, positron emission tomography is performed, which determines the most active areas of the brain that form an epileptic seizure in adults and children. A small amount of radioactive substances is injected into the patient's vein, revealing various abnormalities in the human brain.

Large-scale comprehensive diagnostics disease makes it possible with one hundred percent probability to establish the causes of the onset and progression of epilepsy, as well as to determine the main methods of treating the disease.

Features of drug intervention

Depending on the severity of an epileptic seizure, its main symptoms and characteristics, the specialist decides whether epilepsy can be cured only with medication or whether surgery is necessary. The principles of treatment for epilepsy can be both conservative and intensive. TO conservative methods Treatments include taking antiepileptic drugs that relieve seizures in adults and children, as well as maintaining a special ketogenic diet aimed at intensive formation and burning of fats instead of carbohydrates, which, according to experts, allows the body to produce enough energy to fight epileptic seizures.
Medication and diet are applied strictly under the supervision of a physician, since both the first and second methods of conservative treatment can have side effects. Among the main ones, constipation, dehydration, psychoemotional disorders, growth retardation in children due to the accumulation of lactic acid in the blood, and the formation of kidney stones should be distinguished.

By taking medications strictly under the supervision of a doctor, you can achieve a complete cessation of epileptic seizures. In 70% of children and 60% of adults, epileptic seizures were successfully terminated only by taking anticonvulsants and strict adherence to instructions. In other cases, as an addition to medicines, treatment with folk remedies was used, or an operation was performed to eliminate the focus of epilepsy.

Indications for surgery

Indications for surgical intervention In the course of treatment, the following factors may become:

• development of mesial temporal sclerosis;
• progression of atonic seizures that pass without seizures;
• loss of consciousness with a partial seizure with secondary generalization;
• the occurrence of partial seizures with a previous state of the aura.

The operation is performed mainly to eliminate tumors and other neoplasms in the brain that contribute to the development of epileptic seizures. During the operating period, temporal lobectomy is performed, which removes foci of inflammation in the temporal region, and extratemporal operations, aimed at removing the inflamed areas outside the temporal lobe. After the operation, in most patients, epileptic seizures disappear forever. In some cases, the patient may experience complications associated with the removal of one of the active parts of the brain.

The use of alternative medicine

Many patients who have gone through inpatient treatment try to continue the course of treatment at home using folk remedies. You can learn about how to cure epilepsy and avoid complications after treatment from various medical literary sources, but it is best to treat epilepsy with folk remedies, as well as the main methods of treatment, under the supervision of a doctor. Natural resources have incredible healing power, therefore, the correct mixture of herbs and the correct dosage of a self-made drug will strengthen the effect obtained by medication or with the help of an operation, cleanse the body of harmful excess and restore the normal activity of brain neurons.

There are many recipes for treating epilepsy with folk remedies, but only a few of them are really effective. Herbal treatment is considered especially popular. For example, a room of a person with epilepsy should be filled with the scent of myrrh for a month and a half. A few pieces of myrrh resin can be obtained from the church, and every day before the patient goes to bed, scatter their scent around the room. Myrrh treatment has been known since ancient times for its healing effects on the central nervous system. It relieves fatigue, neuroses, prolongs a person's life.

Among the herbs, mistletoe should also be distinguished, thanks to which not only the symptoms of epilepsy are actively eliminated, but also schizophrenia, neuralgia and others. mental disorders... For tincture, it is necessary to collect the mistletoe leaves during its flowering period (in no case touch the flowers and mistletoe berries, they are poisonous!), Then dry in the sun, pour alcohol and insist for a week. Then every morning you need to take four drops of tincture, the procedure should be continued for a week and a half. After that, it is recommended to take a break for the same period and after another week and a half take the tincture, but from another herb, for example, pink radiola. Mistletoe Tincture Restores Everything nerve cells and returns the tone necessary for the body.

Folk recipes also include natural ingredients. For example, many healers in ancient times advised to spread a blanket on the morning dew, wait until it is nourished by it, and then wrap the patient in this blanket and leave it like that for several hours until the blanket dries. Burnt charcoal was also used. A small amount of charcoal was placed in a glass of water and the patient was given a drink. After 11 days, the charcoal treatment procedure was repeated. Natural elements, thanks to the preservation of their natural properties, made epileptic seizures less intense, eventually removing them completely.

Prevention of ailment

Treatment of epilepsy with folk remedies carries many positive aspects, but still it will not be effective enough without proper inpatient treatment and preliminary examination of the patient. Getting rid of epilepsy at home should contain a whole complex preventive measures to prevent recurrence in the future. As a preventive measure, the following steps should be taken:

• maintain a full healthy sleep;
• lead active image life, play sports;
• monitor the balance of nutrition and its saturation with vitamins;
• exclude all kinds of negative emotions, try to treat any situation with humor;
• find opportunities to work and communicate with friends in a place convenient for you. For example, if seizures recur often enough, you can provide yourself with work from home and use the Internet to actively communicate with other people;
• know about the first ways to help yourself in case the attack catches in an unexpected place.

Today, the cost of epilepsy treatment in Russia varies depending on the location of the clinic and the severity of the disease. On average, taking into account all the necessary examination procedures and the use of medications, you can completely get rid of epilepsy for 30 thousand rubles. The most effective treatment is considered large cities Russia, such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Khabarovsk and others. There are separate clinics for the treatment of epilepsy in adults and children, so it is important to take into account the patient's age when going to the hospital.

"Falling" or epilepsy has been known to mankind for a long time, therefore, in the arsenal of traditional medicine there are remedies for the treatment of this disease. Before starting to treat this disease on your own, it is necessary to consult a doctor in order to avoid complications as a result of improper therapy.

Treatment of epilepsy with folk remedies can be carried out only after the approval of such methods of therapy by the attending physician. This disease is neurological disorder, the reasons for which have not yet been studied.

Anyone who has ever encountered epilepsy will not confuse it with any other disease. Characteristic feature pathologies are sudden seizures. Why this disease develops - doctors do not know, but it is reliably known for what reason seizures occur.

In epileptics, there is an increase in electrical discharges in the brain neurons, as a result of which some areas of the brain are more stimulated. Depending on the location of these discharges, seizures can be more or less pronounced. This is what determines individual differences symptoms in different patients.

As a rule, in most cases, the first seizure occurs during childhood or adolescence. This is due to the high susceptibility and rapid excitation of the nervous system, which has not yet been formed as in an adult.

Epilepsy is divided into three types:

• idiopathic;
• cryptogenic;
• symptomatic.

The idiopathic form of the disease develops for unknown reasons.

The cryptogenic form of the disease is characterized by changes in the brain that can be seen on examination.

In the symptomatic form, seizures are a response of the nervous system and the brain to any disorder or negative factor, steadily affecting the patient's body. This factor is usually represented by:

• nervous experiences;
• skull trauma;
• emotional stress;
• stress;
• organic pathologies (cyst, tumor);
• alcohol intoxication of the body.

The idiopathic form is often genetically determined, while it can be an acquired disease. It often develops as a result of a head injury. It is also often diagnosed as one of the symptomatic forms. Alcoholic develops in response to the cessation of alcohol intoxication of the body. Typically, a seizure occurs a few days after stopping alcohol use.

Symptoms of an attack

Each patient has an attack differently, depending on the characteristics of the functioning of his nervous system.

Typically, seizures occur spontaneously. In this case, there is redness or blanching of the skin, acceleration heart rate, confusion, or fainting. In most cases, the attack is accompanied by severe convulsions.

Deep sleep usually follows immediately after the attack. In some cases, the seizure is not accompanied by seizures. Possible short-term loss of consciousness, sudden absence of speech, or manifestations of other neurological disorders.

Drug treatment

Drug treatment is prescribed only after a detailed examination of the patient and the exclusion of brain tumors. As a rule, they use complex treatment combined drugs.

Patients are assigned anticonvulsants, nootropic drugs and antipsychotics. The therapy is complemented by a number of drugs to improve blood circulation in the brain, normalize the activity of the nervous system and vitamins.

The goal of drug treatment is to reduce the duration and frequency of seizures. Treatment is suspended if seizures have not recurred within four to five years from the start of drug therapy.

Surgical treatments are used when epilepsy begins as a result of traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or aneurysm.

Traditional methods of treatment

Home treatment should be coordinated with your doctor. As a rule, folk remedies are based on taking decoctions of medicinal herbs.

The following herbs are shown for epilepsy:

• valerian root;
• white mistletoe;
• medicinal angelica;
• mint.

Herbal medicine is aimed at relieving the excitability of the nervous system and normalizing all processes in the brain. At correct treatment it is possible to reduce the frequency of seizures and their intensity.

Valerian root is most effective when the patient has alcoholic epilepsy. It can be applied in several ways.

1. Four large tablespoons of the crushed root of the plant must be poured with a glass of water at room temperature and left for 7-8 hours. You do not need to cook the infusion. The finished medicine is used three times a day, one large spoonful. For idiopathic treatment, the dosage must be reduced to one small spoonful three times a day.
2. Place 100 grams of crushed root in a thermos and pour a liter of boiling water. Infuse overnight, and then drink a large spoonful three times a day. When the precursors of a seizure appear, you must immediately drink a glass of infusion.
3. Soothing baths are very effective. To do this, add 30 grams of root to a bath of water at a comfortable temperature. Baths take 20 minutes, they can be recommended for both children and adults.

1. The root of the medicinal angelica must be chopped with a knife. To prepare the broth, you will need to pour two large spoons of the plant with two glasses of boiling water and leave to infuse for 4 hours. This amount of broth is calculated for 4 doses for an adult - that is, half a glass 4 times a day. Since the plant has a pungent taste, you can "sweeten the pill" before use by adding a spoonful of honey to the broth.
2. White mistletoe has a mild calming effect and normalizes the nervous system. This medicine is good for relieving nervous tension and get rid of stress, and also protects blood vessels. To prepare the broth, it is necessary to grind the branch of the plant without plucking the leaves and berries. Then pour 2 large spoons of the plant with four cups of boiling water. The medicine is infused for about two to three hours, after which it can be taken in a quarter of a glass 4 times a day.
3. Squeeze the juice out fresh leaves spinach and drink half a glass three times a day after meals. Such a remedy helps to reduce the frequency of attacks.

You can often find patient reviews indicating that alcoholic onion juice. It must be taken half a glass three times a day. However, before treatment with such a remedy, consultation with a gastroenterologist is necessary.

Herbal medicine against epilepsy

The following recipes differ in the combined composition of several different plants. As a rule, dried and crushed herbs are sold in any major pharmacy, so there are no problems with the availability of the medicine.

1. Mix equal amounts of lavender and Chernobyl flowers, take a large spoonful of the resulting mixture and pour a glass of boiling water. After cooling down, the medicine is taken in a small spoonful three times a day.
2. Mix in equal proportions hops (cones), mint leaves, lemon balm and elecampane. Two large tablespoons of a mixture of herbs are poured with two glasses of boiling water, you do not need to cook the broth. After cooling, the drug is taken 10 drops three times a day.
3. Mix motherwort grass, valerian rhizome, peony and oregano in equal proportions. Pour 20 grams of the resulting mixture with 500 ml of boiling water and leave for 8 hours. then the medicine is taken one large spoonful each time after meals.
4. An excellent way to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures is by inhaling myrrh. It is recommended to spread the resin throughout the patient's room and leave it on for two months.

Fish oil as a medicine

Studies have shown that polyunsaturated fatty acids can reduce the incidence of seizures in epileptic patients by a third. The alcoholic form is also successfully treated with fish oil.

Fish oil, or rather Omega-3, helps to reduce the excitability of brain cells, resulting in seizures occurring much less frequently.

Omega-3 can be ingested with food or as a capsule formulation. How to treat the disease in each case is determined by the doctor, he also selects the optimal dosage.

In the sources, you can find advice on the benefits of fasting and vegetarianism for patients with epilepsy. However, the valuable substance Omega-3 is found in fatty fish, therefore, refusal from animal food can lead to a lack of this substance. It is important to note that excessive amounts of omega-3s provoke an increase in blood pressure, therefore, the dosage must be selected correctly.

Traditional methods of treatment should be agreed with your doctor. In some cases drug therapy it is much more effective in helping against epilepsy than herbal medicine. It is recommended to supplement the treatment with folk remedies, but not replace them with the therapy recommended by the attending physician.

Today it will be:

Hearing the diagnosis "epilepsy", many people make a wrong opinion about the patient. Indeed, this disease imposes certain restrictions on work, study, recreation and life in society. Despite all the inconveniences, many live with epilepsy all their lives, but this does not mean at all that they should be reconciled with it.

People with epilepsy often find it extremely difficult to adjust to the usual social life... So, they should avoid flashes of light, which means that they are ordered to go to the cinema, to discos. An attack can overtake even while watching TV! Also, a seizure provokes lack of sleep, stress and any abnormalities in the work of the nervous system.

For this reason, they try to cure epilepsy at the most early stages... There are many ways to heal with official medicine, however, this disease was known long before the invention of pills and a complex medical technology... In the old days, people called epilepsy "epilepsy", because the patient in a fit fell to the ground and could not get up.

There was also an effective treatment for epilepsy, which varied depending on the geographic areas. In traditional medicine, almost all remedies are based on herbs, so there are many recipes for the treatment of epilepsy. For optimal results, it is recommended to combine medication and alternative treatment, after consulting a doctor.

Traditional methods of treatment

The feasibility of treating epilepsy with folk remedies largely depends on the mood of the patient himself and the belief in success. No, we are not talking about the placebo effect, but it is reliably known that a positive attitude can speed up recovery several times.

Before you try any of the following traditional medicine on yourself or a patient, it is recommended not only to consult a doctor, but also to do an allergic reaction test.

Recently, dietary practices have been increasingly used to treat epilepsy. The most popular is the ketogenic diet - eating high-fat and low-carb foods.

But the most effective means are considered herbal infusions, for the preparation of which both individual plants and fees are used. Below, PoMedicine will give several recipes for the remedies that are popularly used to treat epilepsy at various stages.

Infusion recipes:

1. 1 tsp pour a glass of water of dried herbs and lavender flowers, bring to a boil and simmer for a couple of minutes, then turn off the heat, cover and leave for 30 minutes. The treatment lasts 1-2 months. Take an infusion of 2 tbsp. l. after lunch and after dinner. At the end of the course, you should take a two-week break and repeat the treatment.
2. 2 tbsp. l. Pour 3 cups of chopped peony root hot water, bring to a boil, turn off the heat and leave for 30 minutes. Under the lid. Take 15 min. Before meals, three times a day, 1 tbsp. l.
3. 2 tbsp. l. Pour 0.5 l of kvass of chopped wormwood root, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink hot before bed until sweat breaks out. Wormwood should be handled with extreme caution, as the plant is poisonous.
4. Valerian is also effective in treating epilepsy. To prepare the infusion, pour 1 tbsp. l. chopped valerian root with a glass of warm boiled water, leave overnight, strain in the morning and drink during the day. To prepare the broth, 1 tbsp. l. Pour valerian root with a glass of water, boil for 15 minutes, then strain and take a tablespoon three times a day half an hour before meals. After a month of treatment, take a week break and repeat the course.
5. 10 flower baskets of tansy pour 120 ml of boiling water and leave under the lid for 20 minutes, then squeeze and take 3 times a day, 1 tbsp. l.
6. 8 tbsp. l. sage juice mix with apple cider vinegar, add 16 st. l. sour beet kvass, 1 tsp. powdered valerian root, 1 tsp. cherry wood glue powder. Take 4 tbsp. l. every 3 hours.

Treatment of epilepsy with folk remedies is not limited to taking decoctions and infusions. Natural juices, such as cherry, spinach, beetroot, etc., also work well.

One of the ancient remedies is the use of myrrh resin. It can be purchased online or asked at any church. It is necessary to make sure that the smell of myrrh is constantly present in the patient's room for a month. To do this, blow the smell of resin around the room before going to bed. This method will relieve not only epilepsy, but also neuroses, insomnia and chronic fatigue.

Siberian healers treated "epilepsy" with stone oil. A solution was made from it by diluting 3 g of oil in 2 liters of water and drinking 1 cup one hour before meals 3-4 times a day. The course lasts 4 weeks, after which it should be repeated a year later.

How were they treated in the villages

In nature, there are always medicines in store for any disease. So, being in the fresh air contributes to a speedy recovery. In the villages, epilepsy was treated with improvised means, for example, they bathed in a decoction of hay collected at the edge of the forest.

It is also known about the treatment with morning dew. To do this, early in the morning before dawn, they went out into the meadow, spread a blanket and soaked it with dew. Then this blanket was wrapped around the sick person and left until it dries.

Charcoal can also provide relief from an epileptic. A small piece of coal should be put into a glass, filled with water, mixed and given to the patient to drink. After 11 days, repeat the procedure.

Proper nutrition

The course of any disease is closely related to human nutrition. What the patient eats can either aggravate the situation or contribute to a speedy recovery.

Several diets have been developed specifically for epileptics:
salt-free;
hungry;
ketogenic;
with limited fluid intake.

If you decide to try one of the above diets, it should be borne in mind that they are designed for a short period of time, otherwise, instead of benefit, you will harm the body and disrupt the digestive system.

Epileptics, in any case, are advised to limit the intake of any fluids, which, as a result, entails a restriction in the intake of salty, smoked and spicy foods, since they cause thirst. Also, do not overuse protein foods, but stick to a mainly plant-based and dairy diet. Vegetarians will benefit in this regard. Tea and coffee should be consumed in reasonable amounts (even green tea without sugar), and it is better to refuse alcohol altogether.

People with epilepsy are advised to limit or avoid altogether stressful situations, get enough sleep and follow the correct daily regimen (including food and light exercise).

In the context of the topic on Medicine, I have prepared a list of plants that can help in the treatment of epilepsy:

Calamus rhizome;
rhizomes of elecampane high;
St. John's wort (herb);
viburnum ordinary (berries);
large plantain (leaves);
lemon balm (herb);
peppermint (leaves);
linden tree (flowers);
yarrow (herb).

Exist certain rules preparation of decoctions and infusions. So, if the composition drug fee there are plants with soft elements (flowers, leaves or grass) and hard elements (rhizomes), then a decoction is made from the former, and an infusion is made from the latter. This is because to extract from the roots nutrients a stronger and more prolonged heat treatment is required.

For the preparation of infusions, 1-2 tbsp is enough. l. raw materials in a glass of water. It should be brewed in glass, porcelain or enamel containers. Pour over water at room temperature, bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer over low heat for 5-15 minutes for infusion and 20-30 minutes for broth. You can store prepared drugs for no longer than 3 days in the refrigerator. To improve the taste, PoMeditsine recommends adding natural honey, but not sugar.

One of the least studied neurological diseases is epilepsy, the treatment of this disease is complex and long-term, because the causes of its occurrence are unknown. What is used to correct epileptic seizures are medication and non-medication methods.

Epilepsy is called a chronically current disease, manifested by characteristic seizures, in which all organic brain lesions are excluded. At the heart of the onset of an epileptic seizure is the sudden electrical activity of a group of neurons.

This condition manifests itself in seizures, which can be of a varied nature - clouding of consciousness, involuntary actions, small or large seizures.

The diagnosis of epilepsy in adults is based on typical clinical picture... Specific laboratory and instrumental methods studies that would confirm it with accuracy, to date, no.

Epilepsy is the main question in this disease - can it be treated? The second thing to know is where is epilepsy usually treated? This is mainly outpatient therapy - the patient leads a normal life, taking prescribed medications. He can get to the hospital when there is a complication of the disease - status epilepticus. The neurosurgical department carries out surgical intervention with this disease.

Medicines

The main treatment for epilepsy is medication. For this purpose, several groups of drugs are used. The appropriate medicine is selected experimentally. Treatment always begins with one drug - this technique is called monotherapy. If the remedy turned out to be effective, the treatment continues only for them. If the drug is ineffective, it is canceled and another is prescribed. If monotherapy does not give results, you have to resort to combined treatment.

What drugs are there for the relief and prevention of epileptic seizures and how to cure epilepsy forever?

Valproic acid group

Depakine is the main drug in this group. Available in the form of tablets with a dosage of 87 and 145 mg, solution for injection. Its action is associated with an increase in the content of neurotransmitters and an improvement in neural conductivity.

It is indicated for the treatment of partial and, including atypical forms - Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. How is epilepsy treated with this drug? The dose is selected individually, taking into account body weight and age. With the effectiveness of the drug, therapy continues for several years. If the seizures continue during treatment, a change of the drug is necessary.

Contraindicated in acute and chronic hepatitis, blood diseases, simultaneous treatment with St. John's wort and lamotrigine.

From side effects note behavioral disorders.

Carbamazepine group

The most common drug in this group is Finlepsin. Refers to dibenzazepine derivatives. It is produced in two versions - Finlepsin with a dosage of 200 mg and Finlepsin retard with a dosage of 400 mg. Its action is based on blocking sodium channels. As a result, the excitability of neurons decreases and their electrical activity, which underlies an epileptic seizure, is weakened.

It is indicated for the treatment of partial and generalized epilepsy. There are a number of contraindications for use:

• Intolerance to carbamazepine;
• Diseases of the blood;
• Porphyria;
• Instability of the heart rate in the form of AV block;
• Treatment with lithium salts and antidepressants.

Treatment begins with a minimum dosage, gradually the number of tablets increases. The optimal dose required to maintain the therapeutic effect is 800-1200 mg per day.

Of the side effects, the occurrence of allergic reactions, headaches, drowsiness is noted.

Trileptal is a more modern drug containing oxcarbamazepine as an active ingredient. Its action is the same as that of Finlepsin - blocking sodium channels. Thanks to the modified chemical formula the drug is absorbed faster in the body, providing a faster effect.

It is prescribed for the relief of partial and generalized epileptic seizures. Due to the dosage form in the form of a suspension, it is approved for use in children from one month of age.

As a contraindication, only individual drug intolerance is indicated. The dosage for children is calculated by body weight. In adults, start with a minimum dose, gradually bringing it to that which provides a stable therapeutic effect.

Of the side effects, it is noted headache and drowsiness.

Other antiepileptic drugs

Lamitor is a drug from the group of antiepileptic drugs, its active ingredient is lamotrigine. pharmachologic effect the drug is based on suppressing the production of glutamic acid, which increases the activity of neurons.

It is indicated for the treatment of partial and in adults and children. It can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs. With this drug, epilepsy is treated in children from the age of three.

Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, in children under three years of age and in pregnant women. Dosage in children is calculated by body weight. In adults, treatment begins with a minimal dose and is adjusted to a therapeutically effective dose within six weeks.

Of the side effects, allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes are noted.

Tebantin is an antiepileptic agent containing as active ingredient gabapentin. This substance has a structural similarity to one of the neurotransmitters - gamma-aminobutyric acid. Its action is associated with the suppression of the movement of calcium ions.

It is used in the treatment of partial seizures in adults and children over 12 years of age. Contraindicated in case of an allergic reaction to gabapentin, under the age of 12 years, with exacerbation of pancreatitis and during breastfeeding.

Side effects include general malaise, body aches, headaches and drowsiness.

Features of drug therapy

When treating a disease with drugs, a number of conditions are observed:

• Any drugs are prescribed only if there is clinical signs epilepsy, observed more than twice;
• The earlier treatment is started, the more effective it will be;
• The drug is prescribed in accordance with clinical signs;
• The dose is selected individually for each patient;
• When signs of intolerance or ineffectiveness of the drug appear, it is canceled and another is prescribed;
• If the drug is effective, treatment should be regular and long-term;
• Treatment should be complemented by non-drug methods.

If these rules are followed, the effectiveness of therapy increases.

Separately, it should be said about the relief of epileptic seizure and status. First aid for an epileptic seizure is something that everyone should know.

When a person starts having seizures and loses consciousness, he may inflict serious damage... Therefore, when seizures appear, the patient must be held on a flat surface in one position.

With convulsive contraction of the chewing muscles, biting of the tongue is possible. To avoid this, a piece of tissue folded several times should be inserted between the jaws. In no case should you put solid objects in - a person clenches his jaw so hard that his teeth can simply break.

At the same time, you need to remove the foam from the mouth, as a person can choke. Seizures usually go away on their own, so you just need to wait a certain amount of time.

If the convulsions continue for more than half an hour, the person does not regain consciousness - this indicates the development of status epilepticus. Where is this complication of epilepsy treated? This condition can only be stopped in a hospital. Therefore, in this case, you need to call an ambulance, which will eliminate the convulsions, and then take the patient to the hospital.

Non-drug treatment

How can I get rid of epilepsy with other therapies? For a patient with epilepsy, it is important to adhere to the daily routine, work and rest. restrictions are imposed on some activities. A good sleep is important. Patients are advised to work lightly without excessive mental and physical stress.

The patient should be surrounded by a favorable emotional environment. In order to prevent the onset of seizures, watching TV, working at a computer is limited. No special diet is required, however, consumption is prohibited alcoholic beverages, the use of chocolate, coffee, strong tea is limited.

Can epilepsy be cured by exercising? Only moderate physical activity is beneficial. Excessive physical stress can provoke an attack. Patients are prescribed physiotherapy complexes and safe sports. Activities that can lead to injury in the event of a seizure are prohibited - cycling, rollerblading, skating. Driving is prohibited.

Is epilepsy treated in any other way? In addition to medication, there is also an operational disposal of epilepsy. It is prescribed only in the case of a clearly established diagnosis, the presence of a confirmed electroencephalogram during an attack and a low effectiveness of conservative treatment.

Before the operation, the patient undergoes a thorough examination. Surgery epilepsy is the removal of a part of the brain with a group of pathologically active neurons. This can be a resection of one of the lobes of the brain or a dissection of the corpus callosum.

There is also such an option as psychological therapy. It assumes the use psychological techniques aimed at correcting the patient's mood, at distracting him from the disease. For this purpose, the following can be used:

• Painting treatment - This activity helps the patient to focus and reduces the risk of sudden neuronal activity in the brain. The patient can paint whatever he wants - and for this it is not necessary to have some kind of talent. Drawing is aimed at throwing out unnecessary emotions and creating a positive mood;
• When correcting a disease in children, you can offer them activities that require concentration. It also helps to activate all of the neurons in the brain and interferes with the activity of one area.

Do these techniques help or not? Just like drug therapy, non-drug methods are strictly individual. It is important that the treatment is comprehensive. A competent combination of various techniques brings excellent results.

Is it possible to cure epilepsy at home? Independent attempts getting rid of this disease is not only useless, but also contraindicated. Home treatment allowed only after consultation with a specialist. It can only be an addition to the main, medication, treatment.

What can help epilepsy and can it be treated with home remedies? As a rule, the intake of herbal decoctions is prescribed, which helps to normalize the emotional background. It is known that emotional fluctuations can cause seizures. Therefore, taking sedatives is a preventive method.

As such means, decoctions of lemon balm, valerian, motherwort, sedative herbal preparations are prescribed. Broths are taken warm, in a glass before bedtime.

The use of any other folk recipes, and even more so replacing them drugs- unacceptable. Epilepsy is not a disease you can experiment with on your own.

Epilepsy treatment is a laborious and time-consuming process. However, if all the rules are followed, the complete disappearance of epileptic seizures is possible. Epilepsy is curable, but this must be achieved with great work and careful following all the doctor's recommendations. usually resolves with age. A disease that appeared already in mature age, can accompany a person until the end of his life. But with the right treatment, relapses will be minimized.