3rd November 2021

A 42-year-old lady presents to her GP having suffered a sudden loss in muscle tone and subsequent fall

A 42-year-old lady presents to her GP having suffered a sudden loss in muscle tone and subsequent fall. She described her whole body going limp. The event lasted for less than 15 seconds and the lady remained conscious throughout. The patient has a known history of epilepsy and atonic seizures. Unfortunately, anticonvulsants have not been effective and so, the GP suggests conservative management. She advises the patient to adopt a particular diet. What diet is known to reduce the number or severity of seizures?

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