Terry,

My son has never been diagnosed with LKS, but what he has
(developmental aphasia) is the closest thing to LKS that I can find ANY
kind of support/information. Hope this makes sense. I just skim these
emails, but when I saw you mentioned "feeding problems" I had to ask
about it. What do you mean exactly? My son hardly eats anything (he
just doesn't LIKE anything). He has steadily gotten worse.
Anyway...just had to ask if you could clarify this. :o) The only meds
that my son is on right now is Imapramine (for Anxiety issues) but it
actually did a lot for his ADD.

Thanks! Jenn

On Sep 5, 2007, at 7:59 PM, Martha wrote:

> Terry - The prednisone was our miracle. My daughter, Hannah was on
> pred at age 7 (She is now 10)for about 9 months ( Iwanted it longer)
> it has worked for her with only massive weight gain as a side
> affect. As we weaned the pred we added lamictal and clonazepam at
> night. She has not regressed. She has most of her speeach back just
> word finding problems and major reading issues. I would do the pred
> again in a heartbeat!! - Martha
>
> --- In LandauKleffnerSyndrome@yahoogroups.com, "Terry Street"
> <terryst2@...> wrote:
> >
> > Sam,
> >
> > I feel our neurologist is just playing a guessing game with
> meds for Kyra. First we tried Klonopin, she was on that for 5 mos,
> and continued to have problems, as well as an increase in her ADHD.
> Now, he wants to try Lamictal before we go with the
> corticosteroids. We are still researching the corticosteroids and
> are worried about the side effects.
> >
> > Sadly, Kyra has continued to have feeding problems, lost
> nearly 10 pounds and we had to insert a ng tube each night for
> feedings. Just last week that was switched to the more permanent
> stomach feeding tube.
> >
> > Since starting Klonopin, Kyra hasn't eaten. We are searching
> and searching for any information we can find on children with LKS
> and feeding issues. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.
> In the meantime, the only nourishment she receives is through the
> feeding tube.
> >
> > We are seeing a tremendous amount of ups and downs on a day to
> day basis. This includes her speech, her adhd, her behaviors.
> Eating just seems to have completely been lost.
> >
> > If anyone has any thoughts, please email me!!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Terry in MD
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Sam
> > To: LandauKleffnerSyndrome@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 5:40 PM
> > Subject: [LandauKleffnerSyndrome] Re: Adults w/LKS
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > My son was diagnosed at age 3 and a half, he has just turned 7.
> We
> > tried the Prednisolone after his diagnosis, and this cleared his
> EEG.
> > As we reduced the dose, the spike wave activity returned and
> could
> > not be controlled again, even after upping the dose again.
> > What I am saying is that most children only get one chance with
> > Prednisolone. If it is reduced too quickly, it may not work
> again,
> > even if it had previously.
> > Tai was diagnosed in Paris by a Professor Dulac. His treatment
> of
> > choice is another steroid, Hydrocortisone. He also recommends
> that
> > the treatment should last no less than a year. Of course he is
> very
> > aware of the side effects, but he also knows how devastating
> this
> > illness is if it isn't treated. There is a much smaller chance
> of a
> > relapse if the treatment lasts for a year. Tai was on
> Hydrocortisone
> > for 2 and a half years, his EEG cleared again, and he has slowly
> > regained his language. We are so pleased with his progress.
> > I'm sorry I can't be of more help with the IVIG, I don't know
> much
> > about it.
> > Does your neurologist have much experience in treating LKS or
> other
> > related disorders? I think its very important that the neuro has
> > successfully treated it before.
> > If you would like my neuro's email address for advice, please
> let me
> > know, he is happy to respond to other parents.
> > Sam
> >
>
>
>