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three year old with new seizures

Diciple posted:

so....I am a mother of a three year old and at a loss. He started having seizures last Tuesday and has had four since. Just out of the blue...he see's a neurologist Thursday and the CAT scan was clear...what is it? allergy; epilepsy...confused.

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:three year old with new seizuresso....I am a mother of a three year old and at a loss. He started having seizures last Tuesday and has had four since. Just out of the blue...he see's a neurologist Thursday and the CAT scan was clear...what is it? allergy; epilepsy...confused.

dancer86442 responded:

Hi Mom,

Are you still w/ us? Mom, a clear CT Scan is Good! There are no cyst, tumors, lesions, etc. causing the seizures. It Will take Time & Patience. His next tests should/will include an EEG & an MRI. But, honey, stats say 65% of people w/ seizures disorders are diagnosed "Cause Unknown"

And All Epilepsy Info Sites agree on Seizure disorders: 2 or more Seizures= Epilepsy

Allergies is just 1 of many triggers. So, start keeping a Daily Journal. More Info under Tips! Start w/ his first 'episodes'. Can you recall how long they lasted? What he had been eating/drinking/ doing, B4 an 'episode'.? ??? Has he had any vaccines/fevers? Suggestion: Record, on video, his 'episodes', if you can. A baby monitor w/ Video, in his room, would help, too.

Please use our Resources to learn more about treatments, triggers, etc. There is 'Questions for Doctor' listed there, too.

Plus, books for All ages.

Keep asking questions. Keep Learning! You are your son's Best Advocate. The More you know, the better.

Possible Bright Side. Children his age usually outgrow their seizures. Or seizures go into remission. Mine did. I had 3 Witnessed seizures as a babe/toddler. But, I suspect I had what is known as unseen, silent seizures.. Not much was known about seizure types back when.

Keep us posted. Know we care. Hugs!

Love Candi

Report This| Share this:three year old with new seizuresHi Mom, Are you still w/ us? Mom, a clear CT Scan is Good! There are no cyst, tumors, lesions, etc. causing the seizures. It Will take Time & Patience. His next tests should/will include an EEG & an MRI. But, honey, stats say 65% of people w/ seizures disorders are diagnosed "Cause Unknown" <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/frown.gif" align="top" border="0"> And All Epilepsy Info Sites agree on Seizure disorders: 2 or more Seizures= Epilepsy Allergies is just 1 of many triggers. So, start keeping a Daily Journal. More Info under Tips! Start w/ his first 'episodes'. Can you recall how long they lasted? What he had been eating/drinking/ doing, B4 an 'episode'.? ??? Has he had any vaccines/fevers? Suggestion: Record, on video, his 'episodes', if you can. A baby monitor w/ Video, in his room, would help, too. Please use our Resources to learn more about treatments, triggers, etc. There is 'Questions for Doctor' listed there, too. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> Plus, books for All ages. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> Keep asking questions. Keep Learning! You are your son's Best Advocate. The More you know, the better. Possible Bright Side. Children his age usually outgrow their seizures. Or seizures go into remission. Mine did. I had 3 Witnessed seizures as a babe/toddler. But, I suspect I had what is known as unseen, silent seizures.. Not much was known about seizure types back when. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/frown.gif" align="top" border="0"> Keep us posted. Know we care. Hugs! Love Candi

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