[tri-med] Re: Keppra med for seizures?

I have little experience... but can say, in Claire's case, that she is
 more prone to seizures when she is tired, hungry or sick.  Hope
little Caroline isn't getting sick... and am betting she gets enough
food.

Best wishes and hoping that Caroline's drs to figure out what is going
on with her,
Debbie, mom to Claire (t18)

On 10/25/06, Irene Smith <67.irene@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Caroline's seizures are starting up again, after a 4 month reprieve.  We are
> not sure what we are going to do, starts meds or wait to see if they go away
> on their own as they have twice before.  She has atonic seizures, her head
> bobs, she seems to fall asleep for a split second and then she is fine.
> Unfortunately, they happen a few times every minute, especially when she is
> tired.  It makes it very hard when are trying any PT activities.  She will
> fall or hit her head.
> We saw a neurologist in August who told us that she would put Caroline on
> Keppra if the seizures recur.  I am doing some research on my own, but
> wanted to see if anyone here has an experience.  The last time the seizures
> occurred coincided when we were weaning her onto Lamictal.  One week later
> she was vomiting blood and was dx with a bleeding ulcer.  The dr's don't
> think it was because of the med, but to be safe, they won't try it again.
>
> Hopefully someone will have some experience to share.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Irene
> Christina (5), Caroline (3 with partial trisomy 17p) and Kallie (1)
> Caroline's site:  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/carolinesmith
>
>
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>


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