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Mom with 7 year old absence seizures- Neurologist not worried
Fri, 09/08/2006 - 22:11Topic: Parents & Caregivers
Hi there,
I am new to this site and looking for advice.
Last year I noticed something wasn't quite right w/my daughter. She was spacing out, wondering through out the house and I was always having to repeat myself to her. I took her to the pediatrician and I was told I was making something out of nothing. Even my husband agreed until he experiened it. He was talking to her and her eyes started to flicker and almost roll back. He wandered in circles for about 15 seconds. I took her back to the pediatrician and she had one in front of him. We were referred to a neurologist and had a EEG done. He said she had a 3:1 brain wave and prescribed Zonegran. He does not seem to be concerned about her seizures and made it seem like it was no big deal. She has been on the meds for 10 months and they seem to be getting worse. She at times has over 10 a day. some worse than others. At times her left arm shakes or she has even fallen if she has one while doing some kind of activity. The only suggestion the Neurologist has is to change her meds but warns they will have severe side effects. He suggests riding them out till she out grows them. Any one have any advice? Am I being paranoid? My husband & I asked about an MRI and he says no need. Thanks, Momyo
Re: Re: Mom with 7 year old absence seizures- Neurologist not wo
Submitted by JMV80 on Sun, 2006-10-01 - 16:15
Jenee' Michelle Van Arsdall I was taking depakote and only depakote for a very long time. It worked great for me. Then, I told my doctor that i was trying to get pregnant. So, he thought that I shouldn't be on depakote. He gradually started to take me off of Depakote to put me on the Lamictal. But, I am so dependant on the Depakote. So, I wanted to keep taking just 250mg of the Depakote ER, instead of 1000mg of Depakote. Anyways, now I am taking Lamictal and Depakote. I had my baby and he is perfectly normal. I tend to have some jerks and every once in a while I have fallen down. This never happened when I was on just Depakote and taking the full amount. I want to be back on Depakote but I am not done having kids. So, for me Depakote worded the best. And, I hope that it continues helping your little boy.