Blood work results are in---Great news!

I spoke with Dr. Katherman, Brady's neurologist, today and the results are finally in. His Zonisamide levels are in the therapeutic range where we want them to be. Therefore, the Zonisamide will remain at the current dose as will the Phenobarbital and Potassium Bromide. When he has been seizure free for 8 weeks, we will have a further discussion on his medication. But first of all, we have to be sure that without a doubt his seizures are under control. Brady continues to do well and is adjusting to the cocktail of drugs that he takes. He has just recently gotten back to his ball playing and is able to run and catch the ball as if he never missed a beat. That was something he really missed for awhile because he was just too uncoordinated to run and chase a ball without the risk of injury. He would literally tumble over and want to keep playing. Going up and down the stairs and jumping on the bed are now much easier tasks for him than when he was first trying to adjust to the combo of meds. There were some nights especially when we would carry him up or down the stairs because he was so unsteady on his feet and would so easily lose his balance. There were times when he would be so weak in the rear that he's rear end would just collapse. We feared that he'd fall if left to navigate the stairs on his own. We are so thankful that he is adjusting to the meds and that he can do his everyday normal routine again because for one, playing ball is on the top of his priority list. It's wonderful to see the sparkle back in his eyes again too! For the most part he is as agile and coordinated as before. When he is just rising from being asleep or is tired, he may be a little clumsy, but hey, that's okay!

Thank you God for leading us to Dr. Katherman and thank you Dr. Katherman for being such a competent, knowledgeable neurology vet. Please let the medications continue to do their job!