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Help I am so scared!!

Mon, 07/30/2007 - 23:22
I had a grand mal seizure 14 years ago when I was 7 months pregnant with my daughter. My seizures started at age 7, that is when I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. Well seven years after I had her she had her first seizure. My seizures are far and few. I may have a seizure twice a year. Growing up I would have a seizure maybe 4 to 5 times a year. Although, my daughter is totally different. She has just about any seizure you can name. They have gotten worse over the past 2 months. She has had 10 seizures just during a routine EEG. Her neurologist said we should watch her during the first 90 minutes when she falls to sleep. She has her moments when she just goes into a daze, you can call her but she does not hear you. I am sorry, I know I am all over the place with this blog I just don't know what to do or how to act around her. I don't want her to feel smothered, because I remember growing up all I wanted was to be Normal! She is an excellent student she has a B average, and will be starting High School this September.

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Help I am so scared!!

Submitted by jacksmom on Wed, 2007-08-08 - 10:19
I am very glad to hear you found an epi specialist! Good luck with the VEEG! My son goes in for a 24 hour one in 2 weeks. I am interested to see what the difference is (if any) now that he is on Keepra. Take care, Sheri (Jacks mom)

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