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What would be your opinion on a cranio-cervical protocol for someone with a history of migraines and a history of Grand Mal Seizures (last one 6 mo ago)?
Hi Robert. I would say i have more questions than answers at this point.
1) Has the patient had these seizures worked up? Is he have breakthrough seizures despite medication? If so, headaches may be symptoms of the neuro imbalance and may be best treated by medication adjustment.
2) How regulated are the seizures?
3) Have you taken advanced course work? If so, have you tried suboccipital and or typical needling from SFDN1? How was that tolerated?
4) There are reported cases of people with seizures having more seizures with needling. The concern here is if they have a seizure with needles in, is there a plan to get them out quickly and safely? Have you thought thought the emergency action plan to have in place in case one occurs while needles are in? I do know of a case that someone had a seizure while on the table, needles were gotten out safely, however the patient fell off the table and sustained a concussion.All of that said, it isn’t that you CANT needle someone with seziures, I would just consider your experience, both clinically and with needles, and take all things into consideration. Not as cut and dry as yes or no. Hope that helps.
Sue
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