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absence seizures
Wed, 08/08/2007 - 11:50Topic: Parents & Caregivers
I'm new to this, not sure how all this works. I'm a mom looking for others who have children with absence seizures. My son is 14. He was diagnosed last year.
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Re: absence seizures
Submitted by tobby67 on Fri, 2007-08-10 - 19:55
my son is 8 just diagnosed in dec of 2006 with absence he has tried so far three types of meds he is currently on two keppra and lamictal the seizures have decreased some but not completely gone the doctor keeps saying that he metabolizes the meds to fast thats why he is still having them he is a very active in sports, the seizures seem not to bother him right now maybe as he gets older, the doctor says that he may grow out of them until then I'm trying my best to deal with this
Re: Re: absence seizures
Submitted by healinghope on Sat, 2007-08-11 - 00:42
I have heard that as well, that they can grow out of them. Has he had any grand mals? As I said in another note, they told us if they don't have a seizure for 2 years, a lot of times, they don't have any more. I hope they get the meds figured out. It has helped me to be able to write on this site. If you have never seen one, or don't have a child or anyone who has seizures, it is hard for others to understand. I have tried to share with others, just to be able to get it out at times--and it's hard, because they just don't understand or know.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: absence seizures
Submitted by healinghope on Sat, 2007-08-11 - 17:05
The doctors did tell us that the seizures do set themselves up for more and that is why they try to keep them seizure free for 2 years. You are probably right, though--they probably don't really know for sure--but I guess I have to choose to hope for that. Thank you for sharing about the petit mals-it gives us more to watch for and be aware of as school starts. I want to say thanks for your responses. I have really appreciated the feedback you have given. How old is your son? I will keep you all in my prayers. Thanks again, Trish