Seizures: Preschooler
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Epilepsy
Asked by T.O. from Davenport
on September 12, 2007
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Does any other mom on this site have epilepsy? I do and I have concerns about my next pregnancy.
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- Hi T.. I am a mother of a happy 3 year old boy and an epileptic. I am sure that I shared many of your concerns. Feel free to contact me. I would love to help if I ...
- My Husband's mom had epilepsy and was told back in her day, she started having babies in the 50's, that with her condition, she shouldnt have any babies. Well, needle...
- Hi T.! I have not been classified as having epilepsy but I have seizure disorder. I have three kids and I may be able to help you out with your concerns. K.
3 Year Old Prescribed Adderall- HELP!!!!
Asked by N.A. from Spokane
on November 7, 2007
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After the last 18 months or so we finally have some answers to our sons ourbursts and radical behavior. Our 3 year old has been diagnosed with Autism and his Dr. put ...
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- Hi N. I just want to remind you that you never have to give your child medication that makes you uncomfortable! Especially for autism. I am a pediatric nurse and my...
- One of the mother's suggested pre-school. There is a federal law requiring every school district to diagnose and treat pre-schoolers who may have a learning disabilit...
- I have a neice who is autistic, it took a long time to diagnose her, and I would definetly suggest getting atleast a second opinion...Just be as sure as you can be tha...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
Any Mom's Out There with Epilepsy?
Asked by P.B. from San Francisco
on January 23, 2008
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I had my first grand-mal seizure at 33 years old while 8 months pregnant. My pregnancy was then considered high risk and weekly monitoring was required. Everything t...
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- Have you tried Stem Cell or FGF2?!! They are helping people get rid of seizures!!! Love, G.. :0) http://www.stemcelltherapies.org/umresearch/epilepsy.html www....
- Hi P., Although I do not have Epilepsy, my mother-in-law does and has for 50 something years (before the new information and treatments they have now) and she deliver...
- Hi P., I am a mom of two grown children, one is 32 and is handicapped, my other daughter is 25. Anyway I do not have seizures now but I did as a child. Whatever you do...
Epilepsy and Headaches
Asked by T.J. from Fort Walton Beach
on February 7, 2012
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Hi all, my friend has a cute little three year old boy, who was just recently diagnosed with Epilepsy. The doctors haven't pinpointed exactly what seizures he has oth...
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- Can't they see another doctor who is more interested in the patient? I found several links to that medication and it's a dangerous drug with law suits, I think they a...
- First, Yes, I am familiar with doctors who are arrogant, and really tell you nothing except your "marching orders" such as "Give depakote." After all, we are just stup...
- Sorry to hear. Get a book from the library or look up acupressure points on the internet. I've also had some good results with Nikken magnets (casual necklaces or spot...
Explaining a Parent's Epilepsy to a 4 Year Old
Asked by E.S. from Great Falls
on March 18, 2009
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I have epilepsy and it was controlled by pills until just recently. Now I'm having petite mal seizures, and my four year old is asking a lot of questions (esp. since M...
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- GREAT response, Sarah! I learned a lot too! Thanks so much. Best to you, E..
- I am not a medical expert. However I would maybe draw a picture of your brain showing wires and a light bulb of sorts. How maybe that sometimes when it seems things ...
- I haven't been through this one -- but my nephew has epilepsy. My sister explains his epilepsy to his younger siblings about the age your daughter is. She tells them t...
Seizure Activity
Asked by P.R. from Pueblo
on January 12, 2008
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I am a 41 year old single mother of 2. I have had migraines all my life progressively getting worse. Finally found a doctor who said um let us do some tests. Well my E...
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- P.!! I have had complex partial seizures in both temporal lobes since I was 14. It is ok to be scared and let your kids know your scared. LIFE is about challenges a...
- I have always struggled with migraines and seizures. I had a doctor who limited all processed meats and any pork, except pork chops and roasts, unflavored. The nitra...
- P., I have had seizures since I was 14 and yes I will agree it is scary. Especially since I have lived in Arizona I have had two while driving. but the accidents we...
Complex Febrile Seizure...I Am Paralyzed with Fear.
Asked by D.K. from Philadelphia
on February 11, 2011
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My 17 month old had a complex febrile seizure last week that lasted 1 hour until she was sedated and intubated. It was the most terrifying, awful night of my life. I t...
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- Dear D., I have no experience with seizures and hope to never have. I just wanted to share that your post really shook me, as it did other moms here. I can't ima...
- How terrifying for your family! Complex febrile seizures are caused from a very sudden spike in body temperature and rarely have anything to do with developing epileps...
- Hi D., My daughter had febrile seizures as did I. They were not classified as complex but they got progressively worse as the years went on so if she had had her la...
Febrile Seizure?
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on May 12, 2008
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Hello all,
Last Friday my 2 year old daughter passed out at school due to a sudden high fever of 103.4. She was playing and laughing and then simply passed out. Sh...
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- Hi S., My son is just about to turn 12 and he hasn't had another febrile seizure since he was 11 months old. We had gone out for a festival and I put him in his stro...
- Hi S., My daughter is now 3 years old but when she was only 1 she had a febrile seizure. I know exactly how you feel and reading your story it just brought back all...
- Thankfully, I don't have any personal experience with seizures. One night, one of my children came into our room with a 105 degree fever. I freaked out of course and...
Seeking Advice Regarding Febrile Seizure
Asked by T.S. from Denver
on February 5, 2008
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Hello, just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience w/ their child. My older son-5, had his first seizure the day after Christmas. Turns out he had a double...
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- T., I understand your frustration. My 4 year old has had 5 in his lifetime. The first one began in the bathtub and we had no idea what was going on,even his mouth loc...
- How do you live a normal life w/ such vague and uncertain information? You just do and consider the alternatives like anti-seizure meds---if you keep pushing they ...
- HI T., My daughter had her first seizure when she was about 18 months, it was not caused by a fever, But I thought sharing my experience with you may be helpful. She ...
