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Birthmarks & Epilepsy
Wed, 11/12/2008 - 08:14
Anyone know of any relation between birthmarks and E?
I have 2 kids with genetic E and they both have birth marks. I was asked about them by the Dr but am wondering if there is any correlation.
Thanks
joan*
Comments
Re: Birthmarks & Epilepsy
Submitted by dainty on Tue, 2008-12-02 - 21:17
I should be seeing the Dr in the next several weeks. Im going to quiz him then. Ill let you know what he says. Enjoy that grandbaby**
joan*
Son lamictal 19 Grand Mals, Daughter lamictal 15, myclonics. Both had first issues at 15 Both JME - gotta love puberty : ) * Both dealing with it* Now finding all the lil nuances that go with it* Live, Laugh, Love
I should be seeing the Dr in the next several weeks. Im going to quiz him then. Ill let you know what he says. Enjoy that grandbaby**
joan*
Son lamictal 19 Grand Mals, Daughter lamictal 15, myclonics. Both had first issues at 15 Both JME - gotta love puberty : ) * Both dealing with it* Now finding all the lil nuances that go with it* Live, Laugh, Love
Re: Birthmarks & Epilepsy
Submitted by erik on Tue, 2008-12-02 - 19:27
my grandson is 13 moths old and had siezures for first 8 months. he has 2 birth marks one in middle of back that is alittle swollen and looks like a bruise and one on his fat little thigh. let me know what u find out. because no one else in either family has ever had birthmarks. angel kisses? thats too easy huh....
lorrie
my grandson is 13 moths old and had siezures for first 8 months. he has 2 birth marks one in middle of back that is alittle swollen and looks like a bruise and one on his fat little thigh. let me know what u find out. because no one else in either family has ever had birthmarks. angel kisses? thats too easy huh....
lorrie