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Panayiotopoulos Syndrome Diagnosis (Long)

Mon, 10/08/2007 - 21:43
I am so unbelievably frustrated by how long it takes to get the healthcare system moving. My dd is 6 and September 13th she had her first seizure. She has had 7 since then. It is hereditary, as I had seizures from 8 to 14. We got our diagnosis of PS last week. I found it and took it to the doctor. He had never heard of it before. For those of you who do not know, PS affects the autonomic functions, breathing, temperature regulation, gag reflex and vomiting. My daughter has all of these. Her oxygen level drops during a seizure, and postictal her temp fluctuates between 96.8 and 100.8. We live in Georgia, US and she is being seen at Child Neuro Associates. I like the doctor, but I can not get anyone to answer the *^*&^ phone. I need a doctor who understands PS. I need a pulse oximeter and oxygen on hand for her break through seizures. My primary care doctor can not prescribe them because he did not diagnose her. Is that the hypocratic oath? I thought it was first do no harm. What is the big deal about oxygen when her O2 is 76%? She is on Tegretol. She is still seizing, but not as bad. We are trying to get her MRI scheduled at Scottish Rite. I think if I can get her to Scottish Rite and get them engaged we will be on the right track. But first, I have to make sure she does not suffocate or aspirate. I will take any and all recommendations, suggestions, and prayer!

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Re: Panayiotopoulos Syndrome Diagnosis (Long)

Submitted by wargrass on Sun, 2009-09-13 - 09:19

Today is my DD two year anniversary of her first major seizure. Her seizures have a five year expectancy and we celebrate each year like a birthday. 2 down and 3 to go!

My son now has seizures as well. I am waiting on a specific diagnosis, but they only caught it on the sleep deprived EEG, and he seizes several times a minute, so I am thinking it might be PS as well. That will give me two children with Panayiotopoulos Syndrome. I wonder if there are any studies that show heredity and how more or less common it is for siblings to have PS. I personally believe there is a correlation.

The great news is that his sisters seizures have responded very well to the AEDs and I feel confident his will also.

Just wanted to update everyone on our two year journey...

Blessings to all! 

Today is my DD two year anniversary of her first major seizure. Her seizures have a five year expectancy and we celebrate each year like a birthday. 2 down and 3 to go!

My son now has seizures as well. I am waiting on a specific diagnosis, but they only caught it on the sleep deprived EEG, and he seizes several times a minute, so I am thinking it might be PS as well. That will give me two children with Panayiotopoulos Syndrome. I wonder if there are any studies that show heredity and how more or less common it is for siblings to have PS. I personally believe there is a correlation.

The great news is that his sisters seizures have responded very well to the AEDs and I feel confident his will also.

Just wanted to update everyone on our two year journey...

Blessings to all! 

Im also in GA.  My neuro is

Submitted by Patty5 on Wed, 2018-02-28 - 20:57
Im also in GA.  My neuro is from choa.  My son was dx with PS as well.  Please let me know if u found answers.  He had had 4 in two months.  He is not under any medication.  Please let me know if I can email you.  His neuro is Dr Wolf. 

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