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4 month old Diastat

Sat, 11/18/2006 - 11:38
My 4 mo old daughter had a simple partial seizure on her right side, jerking of leg arm and face, on October 21st after taking Keflex for an eczema infection on her face it was in clusters lasting about 40 minutes. She had been on the Keflex for about 48 hours. Then again on the 5th of November after her 4 month shots. I did opt out of the Pertussis shot, however she did have the second seizure about 10 hours after the immunizations. This time on the left side with the same jerking of leg arm and face. I am very confused and hesitant about putting her on any meds, not to mention Phenobarbital or Keppra. My husband and I belive she has been reacting to the Keflex and the immunizations, with the jerking and the twitching. We saw the neurologist on Monday November 13the and was told in so many words that she needs to be on meds for at least 6 months. When we refused he got very rude and fustrated and sent us home with Diastat for her next seizure lasting more than 5 minutes. Help me with your experience in any of these meds with such a young child. None of these meds are reccommended for children under the age of 2. We were also wondering if we could just keep the Diastat on hand and give it instead of medicating her everyday with these adult meds.

Comments

Re: 4 month old Diastat

Submitted by angel_lts on Sat, 2006-11-18 - 12:13
I dont blame you for not putting her on meds. But it can be a scary thought to have clusters for 40 minutes and very dangerous. I have been on both of those meds, I cant imagine having to put a baby on them! Check out links in my group under alternative approaches, but there is more info in links and files just look it over. I hope you make the right decisions. take care Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/

Re: 4 month old Diastat

Submitted by rootbeergirl16 on Sat, 2006-11-18 - 13:58
Hi There, I just wanted to pass on the info I was givin when my daughter was givin the Rx for Diastat (just incase). I was told even if you have to use it you still need to call 911 because they need to be monitored after they are given the diastat. This was told to me by my daughters pediatrician her peds nero and the paramedics. I am wishing you all the best I understand the delimma you are facing on putting your little angel on meds everyday. Pam

Re: 4 month old Diastat

Submitted by motherearth52 on Sat, 2006-11-18 - 23:27
Hi, My first question..why not take her off the Keflex if she is reacting to it? It is pretty strong for someone so young. Seems an alternative method is something to look into. Also a new doctor.This must be very hard for you. Have you checked with an epilepsy specialist? Diastat is nothing to mess around with!! No more immunizations; she can wait. I wish you all the best..Bless you

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