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Grow out of seizures???
Sun, 05/21/2006 - 21:52Comments
Re: Grow out of seizures???
Submitted by tcameron on Thu, 2012-03-29 - 18:05
Amy,
Absence seizures are simple partial. They usually aren't detected because they're so short, & look like daydreaming. It's imperative she gets her AEDs for her safety. It's common to have amnesia after our seizures. She might outgrow them, but it's possible to have S.P., then convulsive, C.P. Mine weren't diagnosed until my 1st C.P. @ 16. Started on Phenobarbital. I felt suicidal the 1st week. Switched to Dilantin; no side effects. Been on it, & several others, ever since.
Everyone's story is different because every brain is different. There are many AEDs to choose from; all can cause serious side effects. If she doesn't respond well to one, put her on another. The videos on this website can give you more detailed info.
Amy,
Absence seizures are simple partial. They usually aren't detected because they're so short, & look like daydreaming. It's imperative she gets her AEDs for her safety. It's common to have amnesia after our seizures. She might outgrow them, but it's possible to have S.P., then convulsive, C.P. Mine weren't diagnosed until my 1st C.P. @ 16. Started on Phenobarbital. I felt suicidal the 1st week. Switched to Dilantin; no side effects. Been on it, & several others, ever since.
Everyone's story is different because every brain is different. There are many AEDs to choose from; all can cause serious side effects. If she doesn't respond well to one, put her on another. The videos on this website can give you more detailed info.
Re: Grow out of seizures???
Submitted by Amydav on Thu, 2012-03-29 - 12:36
Hi, My daughter, who is six, was just diagnosed with absence seizures. I brleive she has been having them for atleast two years though. They have gone undetected because she just appears to be day dreaming when she has a "spell". It lasts for about 5-10 seconds. She experiences them sporadically throughout the day, but doesn't even know she has had one. I haven't started her on meds yet. I'm just curious, everyone seems to have a different story, what were your seizures like? Which med were you on and did you have any adverse side effects? Amy Davenport