Febrile Seizures - Lone Tree,CO

I know the doctors all say that these are not a huge deal, and don't typically have lasting effects, but I would sure consider delaying or spreading out vaccinations. I know that these types of reactions are much more common in younger children, and also more common when several vaccinations are given together. If it were me, I would wait until 18 months or two years to get any more vaccinations, and then I would give them one at a time only. Just my advice, for what it is worth. Dr. Sears and a new book out, the Vaccine book, that has a lot of good, helpful information.

I am so sorry! It is terrifying to watch that happen to your child. My son had his first one on Super Bowl Sunday this year in my arms. His fever had spiked from 101.3 to 104.4 in a matter of 30 seconds. It was horrible. He has not had one since then, but whenever he has the slightest fever, I give him something. We were told that is isn't how high the temp goes, they seizure because it spikes so quickly. They could go from 99.0 to 101 real quick and it can bring one on. I wish there was some advice I could give you. In time you wont be "as scared." Hang in there. Just make sure to stay on those fevers when they come up.

Our friends daughter had one at a 9 month old and never had a repeat. She has no long term damage, either. I know it's scary, though. I was baby sitting when it happened. I hope you don't have a repeat.

Seizures are scary and you can feel so helpless - you are an amazing mom! Our neighbors have a little boy and I remember the ambulance coming to their house on several occasions to take him to the hospital because of seizures due to high fevers. That was in the beginning, but as time passed, they learned the signs and worked at preventing them, and knew how to handle things as well. He's now older and doesn't have them near as often as he did when he was younger. You know your child better than anyone else, be encouraged knowing that you are not alone and doing everything you can for your son!

I know the medical community wants you to think that seizures related to vaccinations are a "normal" reaction and not dangerous. But you wouldn't be so scared if it was no big deal. I agree with the previous posting--delay vaccinations until you do more research. Your child's body obviously cannot handle the vaccinations. If your child touched poison ivy and got a rash you would keep them away from poison ivy. This shouldn't be any different.
In the meantime, there's no way to know if your child will have another one. Some kids only have one, some kids get them every three weeks for 6 months (happened to one of my friends, who incidentally did not vaccinate her second child). If you don't want to bring the baby into your room with you, you could try one of those monitors with video on it--that way you can see the baby and it may help allay your fears. You can also look into homeopathics--there are some that can help neutralize the negative effects of the vaccination. I can recommend a great doctor for that if you are interested. I would trust him with my life--he saved my baby when he had severe health problems.

Good luck!
J.

My daughter had those as an infant as well. It definitely is the scariest thing I have ever witnessed. She had 4 total, and the last one she had was when she was 2. They grow out of them. Usually, from what my doctor told me, they will not have more than one per episode, you just have to find why they have a fever, and take care of them, making sure the fever stays down, and giving them their antibiotics if necessary. They look more serious than they are. Don't panic!!! I would still take him to the hospital, for sure, because they can give him a powerful antibiotic, and monitor him. The only time I would start to worry, is if he was having them at times when he doesn't have a fever. Then, you should get a referral to a neurologist. My heart goes out to you! Those things are so horrible to witness!