Hello,
1. Without directly examining you, I can't comment on the situation but because seizures are chronic and nocturnal and early morning so could be a
partial seizure, and since the
epilepsy diet restrict consumption of sugars/simple carbohydrates, so it would be better to eat a snack with protein and/or complex carbs rather than simple sugars.
2. As the problem is chronic [9 years] and still, the condition has deteriorated
consult a Neurologist for proper neurological examination and investigation [CT head] since you have to be put on regular antiepileptic treatment.
3. I at most can let you know about the instructions which one has to follow with the epileptic patient:
- Do not miss the treatment even for one day.
- Avoid places where convulsions can be dangerous: swimming, driving, climbing heights, work near moving machinery, standing in train or bus doors, work near the fire.
- Drugs to be continued for at least 5 years after the last fit, & then slowly tapered off over 6 months.
- Instruct all relatives about the possibility of recurring
fits, if they see the patient getting convulsions, support him immediately and make him lie on the ground, then put a spoon or wooden ruler between the teeth and wait for convulsions to stop.
If treatment is stopped suddenly, rebound may occur and the patient may even go into
status epilepticus, so remember the importance of taking treatment regularly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood