Keto Lifestyle and the reduction of tremors.

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gazunni
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Keto Lifestyle and the reduction of tremors.

Post by gazunni »

Does anyone else have any experience with a Keto lifestyle and the reduction of tremors. My tremors seemed to have become less since I have been on Keto. I have lost 85 pounds in 6 months. Keto is said to help to create a better balance in the brain between glutamate and GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid). Gabapentin simulates the effects of GABA which acts as a calcium channel blocker.
It may just be worth a try for those that have tried everything else.
I am only speaking from my personal experience and have no medical experience, but like others, the collective sum of our experience sometimes drives towards a solution in the medical community.
tropokaty
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Re: Keto Lifestyle and the reduction of tremors.

Post by tropokaty »

I don’t think anyone checks this forum very often because when you post you often don’t get replies. I did Keto last year for about a month & did notice a small improvement in the OT but also improvement in joint soreness & movement in general. Do you think your large weight loss is a factor too? Anything improving your general health would help I would think.
JIMKRAYNIK
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Re: Keto Lifestyle and the reduction of tremors.

Post by JIMKRAYNIK »

I have been on Keto for about a year along with not eating any gluten products. I personally think it has made a Big Difference, most inflammation is gone , balance seems better. About 2+ months ago, I started going to Gait and Balance training twice a week and following up with at least 2 more in home personal sessions. The Wellness Center where I go, provided me with all the exercises visually. All I needed was to purchase a balance pad and 2 jelly pads from Amazon.
As for medications, I take 1,800 mg of Gralise with dinner and 3 0.5 mg of Klonapin , one a bedtime, one when I wake up and one, 5 or 6 hours later.
Have tried Nuropro and did not like how it made me feel, also tried Ladopa and Rytary. I think is trial and error with those drunks.
Gait and Balance training, reducing alcohol intake have helped. Tried decaf coffee too but not effective for me. At 72, I play golf, mow my own lawn but actions requiring me to stand for a short period of time, cause not only the OT to react but entire body shakes. Use lots of energy when standing too long. Hang in there, it could be worse.
Freya
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Re: Keto Lifestyle and the reduction of tremors.

Post by Freya »

I have just joined this group, is I rad diagnosed with OT 3years ago,
The reason for this message is because I try to eat fewer carbs ‘ Keto style eating’
But all the messages on her seem to be VERY old.
Can anyone tell me why there are no current messages please.
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