And Another Gran Mal Seizure Just Before Lunch

Scott had a gran mal seizure at 11:55 am this morning. He had been trying to rest ever since breakfast this morning. But it was obvious from watching him that he was not resting well. His eyes, while closed, continuously roamed as though he were watching someone walk back and forth across the room - even though the only person in the room (besides Scott of course!) was me and I was sitting right beside of his bed. Right before the seizure Scott looked at me and told me that he was having very strange dreams about the end of the world. I teasingly asked if he was dreaming about Stars Wars again... at first he said no but then he stated that there was a bit of Star Wars in his dreams.

After the seizure, Hope, Scott's nurse today, gave him a shot of Ativan. Scott is resting at the moment and his eyes are no longer roaming. While Scott did not injure himself during the seizure, I sincerely hope that he did not injure his remaining IV site. After his first seizure yesterday, one of his IVs had to be removed because his arm had begun to swell and was very red. I know hoe much Scott hates being stuck with a needle and sincerely pray that this remianing IV will not need to be replaced.

I'm anxiously awaiting Dr. Dean's visit today. I want to speak to her about Scott's meds and get her thoughts on this recent flurry of seizure activity. Perhaps we made a mistake taking him off the Depakote. Or perhaps it's the Lyrica causing the seizures. I'm not sure how to tell but know that we must do something to help Scott. I'll continue to keep you updated. As always, thank you for your continue support and prayers.

Christa

Another Gran Mal Before Turning In for the Evening

Scott had another gran mal this evening at 9:35 - just before turning in for the night. He was watching Good Will Hunting at the time of the seizure. As with the previous seizure, this one only lasted a few minutes. The nurse gave Scott a shot of Ativan. He is resting now and will, hopefully, have a good night's sleep.

Another Seizure

Scott just had another tonic-clonic seizure a few minutes ago. It happened just as the telephone was ringing. The seizure only lasted two minutes and while Scott did take several jagged breaths, he did not stop breathing. Scott's nurse, Tracey, just gave him a shot of Ativan and he is resting now.