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celiac disease And Epilepsy


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I have read that celiac disease and neurological issues can be tied together. I had my first seizure when I was 13 and was diagnosed with epilepsy at that point, and have had seizures ever since. It is very well under control (only have them once every couple of years). But now that I have recently been disgnosed with celiac disease I am wondering how they are tied together. What are some things I need to worry about? Do I need to regulated my Tegretol (medicine I take to control the seizures) more often now that I am going gluten-free?

I would love to hear from those of you that have had both epilepsy and celiac disease, and let me know your experiences. Were you able to completely be off of the anti-seizure medicine?

Thanks,

Wendy


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