Epilepsy new, plant-based treatments
There are over 30 different known epilepsy syndromes, and unfortunately, epilepsy is relatively common in the UK - affecting over 625,000. People with epilepsy experience bursts of electrical activity that triggers seizures. For some, this can happen on occasion and can be easily managed, but for others not responding to conventional treatments, seizures can happen hundreds of times a day- and this can have devastating knock-on effects on a person’s overall health. However, recently in the UK, plant-based products have emerged as a new treatment option for treatment-resistant epilepsy.
Am I eligible?50 million
Epilepsy is estimated to affect around 50 million people around the world, but it's estimated that if diagnosed and properly treated, [up to 70%] could live seizure-free lives.
30%
Around 30% of [newly diagnosed] patients with epilepsy don’t respond to conventional monotherapy or polytherapy treatments and continue to suffer from seizures.
86%
In a small scale [British study], children with epilepsy experienced an 86% average reduction in seizure frequency when treated with a course of natural whole-plant oil.
51%
A review of patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy found convulsive seizures decreased by 51% and total seizures fell by 48% after 12 weeks of [natural treatment].
Symptoms
‘Rising’ feeling in the tummy
Becoming stiff or rigid
Collapsing
Experiencing ‘fits’ or uncontrollable shaking/jerking
Experiencing unusual tastes or smells
Loosing awareness of surroundings
Tingling sensation in arms or legs
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
When a person is diagnosed with epilepsy, they are usually prescribed anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) or anti-seizure medication (ASM) to help them manage their symptoms. In some cases, if they are not experiencing sufficient relief with these options, surgery may be considered to remove a small section of the brain, or insert an electrical device that can help control seizures.
Brivaracetam
Carbamazepine
Clobazam
Clonazepam
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
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A word from our specialist
"Neurological conditions are many and varied in how they can affect us. The more recognised conditions that are treatable with medical cannabis include epilepsy, where CBD mimics the action of the many anti-epileptic drugs; and multiple sclerosis, which the NHS can prescribe Sativex for. Medical Cannabis offers greater flexibility in the delivery of cannabinoid therapy for these conditions and hope in other areas of neurology, such as in the neurodegenerative conditions and the motor disorders."
Dr David Tang
Clinic Director
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Am I eligible?Could plant-based, natural treatments help patients with epilepsy?
When plant-based treatments were legalised in the UK back in November 2018, severe treatment-resistant epilepsy was one of the first conditions to be approved for cannabis-based treatments on the NHS.
This is because unfortunately, around 30% of people with epilepsy do not respond to the conventional, traditional treatment options available. But, alternative, plant-based products have shown promising results in managing common symptoms associated with epilepsy, especially their effects on seizure onset and frequency.
At the moment, the NHS only, and rarely, prescribe one licensed plant-based medicine to treat severe, treatment-resistant epilepsy. This is called Epidyolex, and is used to treat the seizures experienced by those with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome.
However, private natural healthcare clinics like Releaf have more prescribing freedom. At Releaf, our team of expert consultants can recommend a range of different plant derived treatments to patients with different types of epilepsy to best suit their needs, lifestyle, and budget.
To you have been unable to find success with conventional epilepsy treatments, new, natural alternatives may be an option worth considering. Find out if this approach may be appropriate for you by checking your eligibility today.