Struggle with Epilepsy

My name is Michelle Green and I'm an RN with over 21 years of experience in the Healthcare field and a Certified Keto Coach through Dr. Berg. In 2014 I found out my "passing out" episodes I had all my life were actually seizures. After being diagnosed with Epilepsy, I followed the doctor's orders and treated my symptom of seizures with medications that gave me more unwanted side effects. My health continued on a downward spiral as did my energy, focus, mood, and weight gain continued to increase. I had hit a crossroads in my life, I needed to find an alternative option to the continuing increase in medications. I needed to be there for my family, my patients, and most importantly myself. The nurse inside of me wanted to know the root cause of my seizures... could I do something to prevent them naturally. I did my research and found the MAD - Modified Atkins Diet for Epilepsy and sought out a Neurologist that was trained in this diet. I have enrolled in the Adult MAD Program at UW Madison Hospital 3 years ago and my life will never be the same. I have learned so much on this Keto Journey that I chose to get certified to help others achieve to be the healthiest version of themselves. Making a lifestyle change is intimidating and your friends and family want the best for you, but they may share misinformation and doubts. The Keto Lifestyle has helped with my Epilepsy in addition it has improved my overall health, focus, energy and weight loss. This lifestyle has saved me from the overload of medications and all the side effects for my seizure control. I have managed to have my medications decreased and have went from Keppra 1500 mg BID to Onfi 10 mg at bedtime. This minimal dose along with the Keto Lifestyle is controlling my seizures and allowing me to not feel drugged up with the side effects of the medication. I'm now able to continue to be a mom, best friend, wife and an RN and continue to work as an RN Case Manager for WI and do Keto Coaching as well.....