Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Neuro Update

We met with a neurologist on Friday, 7/17, while Catie had her appointments in the Spina Bifida clinic. He said we are kind of in the middle on what to do with Catie. He said he wasnt sure if the first seizure she had was a fever seizure or not. The second definitely was not. He was treating with medication was up to us at this point. If we did treat, then it would be a 2 year commitment with giving medications, which might have to be changed up. With the medications come various side effects. Barrie and I both decided that we will watch and track her seizures, meaning that we wont give medications now. If her seizures become more frequent, say every month/more than that, then we will start medications. But if she is having a seizure once every six months, or longer than we will just get her through them. Kind of scary when she has one, but I dont want to give her unneccessary medications that don't have the nicest side effects for just one or two seizures. So we will keep saying our prayers, make sure Catie is well rested, well hydrated, and stress-free - all things that help.

2 comments:

Sharon said...

I am so sorry that you all have to go through this. She is such a sweet little thing and so happy. Sorry that you have to worry so. Remember it is not anyone's fault and the Lord uses these experiences to help us grow. I know that sound cliche but I know for a fact that it is true. Know that we love you very much and you are always in our prayers.

Anna said...

I'm sorry you and your little one have to go through so much. Miles loves seeing pictures of Catie. He always laughs and says, "happy." None of these medical problems are your fault, like Sharon said, just life and mortal bodies. You are in our prayers. XOXO