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Welcome back! That's a really interesting question, and it's great that you're doing your research. It's worth noting that Chase Hughes is actually a behavioral scientist, not a neurologist — so it's important to approach any medical claims with some caution.

Methylene Blue (MB) is not a recognized or established treatment Show Full Answer

Welcome back! That's a really interesting question, and it's great that you're doing your research. It's worth noting that Chase Hughes is actually a behavioral scientist, not a neurologist — so it's important to approach any medical claims with some caution.

Methylene Blue (MB) is not a recognized or established treatment for epilepsy or post-traumatic seizures at this time. There is currently no strong clinical evidence supporting its use for seizure management, and it has not been approved by the FDA for this purpose. It's genuinely encouraging that your keto-style diet has been helping reduce seizures over the past 3 years. For post-traumatic epilepsy specifically, there are some other established options worth discussing with your neurologist, including:

- Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) tailored to your seizure type
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), which has shown particularly promising results for post-traumatic epilepsy — reducing seizures by around 73% after two years
- Lifestyle adjustments like consistent sleep schedules and stress management

Before exploring MB or any new treatment, it would be strongly advisable to speak with your neurologist first, as some supplements and compounds can interact with existing medications or lower seizure thresholds.

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