Epilepsy and seizure disorders: A review of literature relative to chiropractic care of children

Pistolese, Richard A.

doi:10.1016/s0161-4754(01)06188-7

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“…In a review of 17 case reports of pediatric epilepsy where patients received chiropractic care, vertebral subluxation correction resulted in a decrease in seizure activity [ 75 ]. This suggests that chiropractic care may be a potential non-pharmaceutical approach to pediatric epilepsy; however, further scientific studies are needed to investigate the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment in children with epilepsy.…”

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Use of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine in Children with Epilepsy: A Global Scoping Review

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(1) Background: Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders in childhood. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is highly prevalent in patients with epilepsy. Despite CAM’s widespread and increasing popularity, its prevalence, forms, perceived benefits, and potential risks in pediatric epilepsy are rarely explored. (2) Methods: We performed a scoping review of the available literature on the use of CAM in pediatric epilepsy. (3) Results: Overall, global cross-sectional studies showed a variable degree of CAM usage among children with epilepsy, ranging from 13 to 44% in prevalence. Popular types of CAMs reported were supplements, cannabis products, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, dietary therapy, massage therapy, and prayer. Families often report that CAM is effective, although there are limited objective measures of this. Potential risks lie in the use of CAM, such as herbal remedies, and/or unregulated, contaminated, or unpurified products. Studies also underscored inadequate patient–physician discussions regarding CAM. (4) Conclusions: A better understanding of this topic would aid clinicians in guiding patients/families on the use of CAM. Further studies on the efficacy of the different types of CAM used, as well as potential side effects and drug interactions are needed.

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Use of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine in Children with Epilepsy: A Global Scoping Review

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“…The prevalence of epilepsy in those younger than 18 years is estimated to be 4.7 per 1000. 1,2 Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) accounts for about 10% of all epileptic patients. It is the most common idiopathic generalized epileptic syndrome, having a prevalence of 10 to 20 per 100 000.…”

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Upper cervical chiropractic care for a 25-year-old woman with myoclonic seizures

Hubbard

Crisp

Vowles

2010

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe the chiropractic management using upper cervical techniques of a 25-year-old woman diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME). Clinical Features: A 25-year-old woman had a history of JME, which was diagnosed at the age of 14 years. Her seizure episodes began shortly after trauma to her cervical spine and the onset of menarche. Intervention and Outcome: After case history and physical examination, the patient received high-velocity, low-amplitude chiropractic spinal manipulation to her upper cervical spine using the Blair upper cervical chiropractic technique protocol. There was improvement in her seizure episodes and menstrual cycles following 12 weeks of chiropractic care.Conclusion: This case study demonstrated improvement in a young woman with a seizure disorder after she received upper cervical chiropractic manipulation. This case suggests the need for more rigorous research to examine how upper cervical chiropractic techniques may provide therapeutic benefit to patients with seizure disorders.

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Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Epilepsy

Whitmarsh¹

2004

The Treatment of Epilepsy

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Epilepsy and seizure disorders: A review of literature relative to chiropractic care of children

Cited by 12 publications

References 13 publications

Use of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine in Children with Epilepsy: A Global Scoping Review

Use of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine in Children with Epilepsy: A Global Scoping Review

Upper cervical chiropractic care for a 25-year-old woman with myoclonic seizures

Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Epilepsy

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