Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 11 Location: Indianapolis
2 Year Old Daughter Absence "spells" Posted: 11-25-05 14:46pm
I have a 2 yr old that will pause for a
period of between 3 to 5 seconds.
Some fluttering of the eyelids, but the
period is so short it is hard to detect
unless you are watching for it. We have
started to keep a"log" of these events and
her activities before and after her
"spells".
She recently had a sleep deprived eeg that
was "normal" per her doctor.
However, we have had to be extremely
proactive with the doctor. He did not
even call with the results, we had to
contact his office and then wait another
day before the nurse called back(this was
a week after the eeg was performed). She
had little to no information and could not
attempt to answer a question. The doctor
never called, himself. They passed me to
the neurologist, wrong number. Called the
doctor back and they advised that was the
number they had for the neurologist.
I would imagine another eeg will be needed
and would like a ct done.
It just seems to me the quicker the reason
is found the quicker we can react.
You can probably tell that i'm really at a
loss. Like any parent my child is my
paramount of life. Any information, or
insight, would be greatly appreciated.
I'm certain that there are a great many
brave people who have walked this path
before and my daughter and I are taking
our first steps together.
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fatfamily02
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 3050 Location: Georgia, USA
Posted: 11-25-05 14:50pm
I thought every one did that. I do it,
all my kids, and all mygrandkids for
approx 3 sec, then back to normal. I
always think of it as a place where god
can talk to us. Or something he is
reminding us about. My grand daughter
started it around 1 year.
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Indydad
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 11 Location: Indianapolis
Posted: 11-25-05 15:01pm
I can appreciate that. However, her
"spells" happen in the middle of
activities. It's not so much like a day
dream as a sudden halt of all action.
I've seen her do it when she was holding a
cup and she did not drop the cup. At 2
years of age, absence spells can also be
an indication of lgs (lennox gastaut
syndrome). Her "spells" would progress to
gran mal form of seizure.
I just want to tackle this now, than when
she is 6 hear a specialist say "if we
would have just known sooner."
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fatfamily02
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 3050 Location: Georgia, USA
Posted: 11-25-05 15:28pm
I agree completely, find it now. Gran
mal nothing to play with.
I do hope you are wrong though, and they
find nothing. Here's hoping. And if
she indeed has something--i hope they do
find it. I have not much 'faith' in
medical .Dr's been screwed too many times.
Sorry if your from the profession.
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Indydad
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 11 Location: Indianapolis
Posted: 11-25-05 15:37pm
Like any other profession, it depends on
the individual. How that individual sees
their responsibilities to their
customer/client and how they follow up.
My degree is in fitness and nutrition and
I have begun a supplementation of omega 3
oils for my daughter. This includes
small amounts of inositol. I hope this
helps. No spells, that have been noticed,
for the past week. Thank you for your
reply.
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fatfamily02
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 3050 Location: Georgia, USA
Posted: 11-25-05 15:51pm
Omega 3 suppose to be good for all of
us--right. Mental health maybe?
Im glad it seems to be working. I
totally believe in homeopathic (natural)
remedy instead of chemicals, and
operations. Just havent done enough
research on it to help my conditions yet.
I did find a natural blood cholestrol
remedy. But only took it once. Wish I
had enough money to take all the things I
need.
Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 11 Location: Indianapolis
Posted: 11-25-05 17:02pm
Omega 3 and 6 oils are extremely important
for mental development as well as vision
and so on. If you notice many new infant
formulas are fortified with ara and dha,
both omega oils.
Puritan and sundown both have fantastic
products. The best is the "borage" which
is a blend of fish oils and flax oils.
Ask your primary care phys. About these
oils and a calcium, zinc, magnesium
supplement. Combined the cost would be
$10-$15 monthly, including the cost for
the oils in capsule form.
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