“Do people with epilepsy need to eat more than most people?”
Do people with epilepsy need to eat more than most people? How often do people with epilepsy need to eat and how do I stop my dizzy spell that I have had for years?
3 Answers
People with epilepsy do NOT need to eat more than most people. See a neurologist to discuss your dizziness.
There is some evidence that a ketogenic diet may be helpful for adults with epilepsy, but you must be followed closely by a nutritionist and a primary care provider. If you are not on a ketogenic diet, then you should eat 3 balanced meals per day, which you may modify if you have other medical problems. Patients with only well-controlled epilepsy rarely have dizzy spells. I suggest talking to your primary care provider about the dizzy spells.
No. The only dietary benefits associated with epilepsy are diets high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates (modified Atkins or modified Ketogenic diets) have been reported to diminish seizure frequency.
