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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  My son had a seizure  |
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Dec 26 2012 : 10:31:16 PM
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I don't know what to think of this.
On Christmas night, my grown son, who was visiting from out of town, had a sudden seizure. It was unexpected, since he's never had anything like this before.
We dealt with it, got him to the hospital in an ambulance, and they ran a bunch of tests. They found slightly elevated liver enzymes and dehydration. He was also taking a medication that is known to cause seizures. All the tests are inconclusive. We still don't know what caused this.
He has gone back home, but without his car. They will not let him drive until he has been evaluated by a neurologist. He has no memory of what happened, so we have to wait to see if there is damage to his brain.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as we sort this all out.
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
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Posted - Dec 26 2012 : 11:05:05 PM
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Phylis, How scary that #1, it happened and #2, that they don't know what caused it! I will pray that they find some answers soon and that it's nothing serious. Keep us posted on what they find out!
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Pam
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 3:37:10 PM
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Phyllis,
That sounds very frightening. I am sorry to hear about this and I hope that it all gets sorted out quickly. Sending good thoughts.
Warmly,
Pam
Pam
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 4:33:56 PM
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Prayers to your son. Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 4:39:46 PM
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Phyllis,
Most certainly, prayers going up for your son and for you. How scary for you this must have been. Please keep us posted. We farmsisters will keep praying and sending good thoughts your way.
Please do keep us posted.
Blessings and hugs!
Debbie H.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 5:27:02 PM
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Very scarey. I'm very grateful you were with him and able to get him immediate treatment. Hopefully all will be resolved very soon. :) I will pray, too, Phyllis! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 6:36:50 PM
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Phyllis,
Praying for an answer to all of this. Very scary. Thank God you were with him when it happened. Please keep us posted.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Dec 28 2012 : 06:18:25 AM
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That must've been a frightening experience. I am also praying for you and your family.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Dec 28 2012 : 5:06:39 PM
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Keeping your son and your family in my prayers!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13868 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2012 : 10:26:03 PM
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We just keep thinking how lucky we are that we wasn't driving home when this happened. He could have killed himself and others.
I talked to him today. He went to see his GP to get a referral to the neurologist. All of his tests came back negative for brain damage, but he has to get clearance from the neurologist before they will let him drive again.
The GP seems to think that it may have been a combination of things. He was taking a new medication, and he hasn't been sleeping enough hours. That and the fact the he was dehydrated, and they think his brain just short-circuited for a brief period of time. We're hoping that's all it is. We won't have the final word for another week, but things are looking up.
Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. Farmgirls are the best.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 10:52:12 AM
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I'm so glad the test results came back okay, Phyllis! Let's hope that the doctors are right and that it was just the unique combination of stresses on his body that caused this to happen, and that he'll be okay from this point! Poor guy - how scarey, though. I hadn't even thought about this happening when he was driving! Thank God that wasn't the case! Keep us posted, okay? Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 4:56:08 PM
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Phyllis,
So glad the tests came back normal. As Nini said, please keep us posted. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2013 : 08:25:12 AM
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Phyllis,
Glad to hear your son's test came back normal. That alone is super news to hear. Will continue to pray until he has a full recovery and is once again back home with his family.
Also praying that our Heavenly Father will continue to bless you and give you the strength you need to also get through this ordeal.
Hugs Sweetie!
Debbie H.
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2013 : 09:00:39 AM
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Oh no Phyllis .... I remember when my son had his first grand mal seizure. Very scary. He was 8 years old. They did all of these test on him. They said he had epilepsy. He started seeing a neurologist and has been on seizure med. Every since n. He is 22 years old now. He has not had a seizure in about 12 years now. He now takes just one tablet before he goes to bed. Good luck you are in my prayers. My son has a speech and language problem due to the couple of seizures he had.
Seize The Day!
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2013 : 11:13:17 AM
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Phyllis, Just saw this post and am so glad that the tests were negative. My daughter had a seizure at age 18 months. They did a whole neuro work up and everything was negative. She's 35 now and has never had another siezure. Praying that it will be the same for your son. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
8038 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2013 : 6:43:31 PM
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Phyllis
My prayers are with your son that the doctors will get everything straightened out for him and it was just a one time thing. and prayers for you as well.
Take care
darlene
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2013 : 8:49:54 PM
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He is still waiting to see the neurologist, but he says he feels much better. He is back on his organic diet, and I think it's going to help him a lot.
I will let you all know when the final tests come back. Thanks for all the well wishes.
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Jan 15 2013 : 2:52:54 PM
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Continued prayers will be offered. Our children never outgrow our concern and worry. I'm thankful that God can carry that load for me. Smiles, Beth
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
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