EEG Resuts In
posted on 04/14/2008
Bennett's results are in. After reviewing his EEG results and watching hours of film (from his "Aladdin" experience 2 weeks ago), the neurologist believes he is having seizures at least part of the time. At times, only Bennett's eyes and face will twitch - the doctor doesn't seem overly concerned about these episodes. At other times, Bennett's whole body will twitch, with his arms moving fairly rapidly back and form. The doctor is fairly sure that these are seizures, so as of today our boy is returning to the "medicated" world.
In the world of seizure medication and treatment (of which we're only beginning to educate ourselves about), there appear to be several treatment options. The doctor is placing Bennett on an evidently tried-and-true medication at low doses at first, and after a few weeks he'll re-evaluate how Bennett is doing and adjust the medication/doses as needed. The medication will be administered once a day, at night. One of the possible side effects of the medication is drowsiness. The possible results of the previous two sentences combined excite Bennett's parents more than words can express.
Again, thank you all for your love and prayers for Bennett and for us. We really think he's doing well overall, and his little personality seems to be coming out more and more. We continue to ask for and depend on your prayers.
With Love,
Travis, Kelly, and Bennett
