What is Epilepsy Seizures
Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. The condition is named from the Greek epileps...
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My neice, Kate, is 12 years old. She has been having seizures for the past 3-4 months. She started having them after my son died, originally they thought it was because of the stress of her losing her cousin. She took it very hard. But it obviously is more serious than that. She has them most days. She is very frightened and scared. I want to help her the best I can. They have been seeing a Dr. but really there is nothing they can do except give her medicine. I am very hesitant to believe that. What sort of options are available to her? What can I do to help her? Also, is there a group of parenting children with epilepsy/seizures? I need advice. Thanks so much!
Posted on 09/12/09, 09:09 pm |
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Stress can bring on seizures. Is she seeing a neurologist for this or a family doctor? What type of medications do they have her on (i.e. seizure medication or maybe an antidepressant?) If she has been having them that often, has the doctor tried her on any other medications? Have they done any testing such as a CT scan, EEG or Video Monitoring?
These are some questions they may want to ask the doctor if they haven't been brought up yet. Check with your local Epilepsy Foundation and see if there are any type of support groups in your area. I go to one that meets on a monthly basis. There is no charge to attend and it is open to anyone. I enjoy going to them because it gives me a chance to possibly help others as well as getting advice from people going through the same thing, which in turn helps me. As far as what you can do to help her . . . continue to love her, care about her and accept her for who she is. You would be amazed at how many people lose family and friends because of seizures. God bless you for being there for her. 
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Seizures are a little understood condition. Lots of things can bring them on or turn them off. I am a Chiropractor and so avoid medicine - UNLESS IT'S NECESSARY. Sometimes it is, and sometimes it has the desired effect. I take birth control meds. and keppra. Both are necessary for me, but the combination works! (I tried different meds. for around 10 years before I found anything that worked.) Maybe your niece should try medication temporarily; it might have the desired effect. She's at a very unsettled age right now, but with something as serious as seizures, you can't wait around. Good luck.
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