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So we got the results from Kaitlyn's MRI, everything appeared to be normal. So all of the tests are coming back normal which is good but in a way upsetting. We just want some answers and need to know what we are dealing with. I am loosing control of the situation and I am trying as hard as I can to keep ahold of it. They can't even tell me what kind of seizures she is having. We deserve to atleast know that if she is supposed to be on this medicine for the next 2 years atleast.

I called the nurse yesterday and demanded more information. I told her I was upset and frustrated with the lack of information they gave us. I asked them if there was an E specialist that I need to see or something to get the information that I need and she told me that Omaha doesn't have one. I asked about support groups for parents and children with E and I was told there wasn't one of those also. I told her I NEEDED to know what kind of seizures she was having, I understand that I might never know why but I deserve to know what kind she is having so I can give her the best possible care. The nurse didn't even know names of seizure types. I was appalled. She said she would send me brochure in the mail. That's all they have to offer. So much for excellent care at a Childrens Hospital. I'm getting desperate.

I am trying to make plans to travel to a doctor to get the answers we need. So my choices are Chicago, Florida or Texas. I need something, Kaitlyn deserves every possible option be available. It just doesn't seem acceptable that they can't even tell me what kind she's having. They aren't offering any more testing, we are just supposed to wait a year and repeat the EEG then. I'm upset. I'm at the end of my rope.

I just found an E Specialist in my state, I'm hoping this is something that will help us. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for making a big deal about it. No one understands. I'm not just taking this for what they say, I want a second opinion. I want to know more. I will drive how ever far I have to, to get her the care she needs. My own mother, her grandmother thinks I'm over reacting. I'm so upset. They said I was over reacting the first time she had a seizure. My mother said that I worry too much, that I always assume the worst and to leave the doctors alone. Hmph, I guess. I'm tired of being doubted. I'm her mother, I know right? When everyone doubts what I'm doing I start to doubt, but I know that she needs to be there for her. I just won't include anyone in helping to get her the care that she needs. Our family is turning against us, no one seems to understand what its like. No one cares. I'm getting discouraged.

By kaitly... at Sat, 04/14/2007 - 8:17am | 79 views | 2 comments
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Hang tough. I too have been experiencing "Spells." I went to Omaha also just 2 weeks ago. They told me that it was Psych even though the pyschiatrist disagrees with that. We have been waiting for them to call back ever since.

The guy I saw was in fact an epileptologist. (Specializes in Epilepsy) He is an adult dr, though. We only saw him because we are at witts end. There is also a GREAT epileptologist at the Mayo clinic in MN. We saw him initially, but then went to omaha for someone closer. His name is Dr. Luis E. Bello. You will not be able to find hime on the Mayo site, though.

We first saw a neurologist at Mayo who wanted me to do EEG monitoring. That is where we met Bello. He was the dr that come in everyday to tell you what the EEG read. We did not know it at the time, but he was an epileptologist. Another thing was...imagine this...he CARES AND KNOWS HIS STUFF.

I would really like to go back to him, but I think we are going to try this psych route just to say we have tried it..."Cross it off the list."

I would really like to talk to you about this. Please feel free to email me and I will try to give you more info.

REMEMBER: Mother's know best even when others don't want to believe it. Hang in there~

Stingrae26

Stingr...

Hi Kaitlynsmom...Do not listen to other people.Your her mother and knows what is best for your daughter.You are intitled to answers and don't give up until you are happy with the answers you get.I am alot older than you and after many tests,many opinions and they say tests are normal but still having seizures daily.Now they say non epileptic seizures..I disagree after reading about non epileptic seizures.The neuro said to see psych,she put me on klonopin for anxiety.No seizure meds at all.If this is truely non epileptic the seizure meds could cause more seizures.I say..that is fine,but try something.I cannot deal with these everyday.This is almost 3 years later for me and have really gotten nowhere.Everyone tell me not to give up.So now I'm telling you...do not give up.Your being the good,caring mom that your suppose to be.Your daughter relies you! Don't care what others think no matter how many opinions you get..keep on going! Good luck and God bless you and Kaitlyn. (((((( HUGS ))))))

Maggie