Welcome to the group!. We live in Oregon also - Monmouth. Our seventeen year old daughter, Blair, had her VNS surgery six years ago. She is also on depakote, lorazepam, zonagran, and diamox. We also did the Ketogenic diet when she was six and stayed with it for two years. We also had a couple of horrendous allergic reactions (erythema multiforme) to felbatol and lamictal. Blair is what I call "blissfully" develpmentally delayed and is a happy camper 99% of the time.
Bonnie
Subject: [Cent_Wa_Epilepsy_Support] New Member
Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. I am your neighbor to the south -- we live in Oregon. My son, now age 12, has had seizures since he was six. He's endured the gauntlet of symptoms, diagnostic testing, horrific bout of Steven's Johnson Syndrome (toxic reaction of Motrin), and of course anti-seizure medications. In October, he had VNS surgery, and we are hopeful that it will help control his seizure activity. He presently is experiencing only nocturnal seizures ... whoever thought I'd be thankful for JUST nocturnal seizures. His current mix of meds includes daily dosages of Trileptal, Neurontin, and Tranxene. He's such a great kid and a real trooper. He always faces each day with a positive attitude; he's an all around good egg.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the dialog exchanges on this board. Are there others participating who have young children facing similar challenges? It will be great to gain additional insight from others.
Paula
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Just a quick note to say hello and introduce myself. I am your neighbor to the south -- we live in Oregon. My son, now age 12, has had seizures since he was...
Hi Paula - Welcome to the group!. We live in Oregon also - Monmouth. Our seventeen year old daughter, Blair, had her VNS surgery six years ago. She is also on...
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Paula, I can so relate to you email. Especially the word "despair". I do feel like that at times. If I hear a "thunk" at the other end of the house, I come...
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