I really hate to be posting again so soon, but Brady had a second seizure at 4:41 am. It lasted about a minute or so and within 5 minutes total he was on his feet. Once the seizure was over and before he arose, I inserted a valium suppository. This seizure was very similar to the one 8 hours before at 8:36 pm, although this time he was uncoordinated and wobbly for a little while. Several times he lost his balance and fell over. He seemed to have more rear end weakness than usual. With this one there was more pacing and he seemed to be extremely hungry. I gave him a cup of food to help his hunger and also some rescue remedy on a small piece of bread. Before too long, he was able to settle down and we all got a little more sleep. At 6:45 am I gave him his normal morning medication along with his breakfast meal.
At this time he's doing well; recovery was fairly quick, thank goodness. Once we awoke again at 6:45 am, he seemed fine. We are at that 6 week mark where the seizures always seem to occur. Usually the pattern has been for him to have 2 at the 6 week mark and then be fine for another 6 week stretch. I'm waiting to talk to his neuro vet to see what her recommendations are as far as his medication.
Please pray that the seizures are done with and that everything will go back to smooth sailing. We need good thoughts and good vibes sent our way. We will appreciate them more than you know. I really despise this ugly epilepsy monster!
There were eight hours between these two seizures. I hope and pray that the cycle has been broken with this last one.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Clock restarts :(
I'm sad to have to write this, but Brady had a seizure at 8:36pm tonight. It did appear to be a grand mal, but fortunately, it seemed somewhat mild and not as traumatic as they have been in the past. He did thrash and paddle, though not violently. I was able to hold him and then it started to subside. There was a good amount of drool, but he did not lose control of his bladder. The seizure itself was a minute or less and he laid there for maybe 2 minutes before he got up on his feet. While he was still laying down after the seizure had stopped I inserted a half of valium suppository (the reason for only putting in half was because the other half crumbled). I then decided to insert another whole one and was able to do so before he got up. The post-ictal phase seemed better than usual and his recovery was very quick. Once he had been up and had walked around for a few minutes I gave him some rescue remedy and some water. A little bit later, I gave him a cup of food.
I did speak with Dr. Katherman and she instructed me to follow the general guidelines and to call her in the morning. His blood work results will hopefully be in by tomorrow. His blood draws to check Zonisamide and Potassium Bromide were done last Thursday, 2/25/10.
It has now been an hour and a half and he is doing well; he is settled on his bed and resting.
It has been 37 days and 15 hours since his last seizure.
I did speak with Dr. Katherman and she instructed me to follow the general guidelines and to call her in the morning. His blood work results will hopefully be in by tomorrow. His blood draws to check Zonisamide and Potassium Bromide were done last Thursday, 2/25/10.
It has now been an hour and a half and he is doing well; he is settled on his bed and resting.
It has been 37 days and 15 hours since his last seizure.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Appointment with Neurologist
Today Brady went for a visit with Dr. Katherman. He had blood drawn to check Zonisamide and Potassium Bromide levels. Brady is doing really well at this time and all of his current medication will remain the same for now. All of his ataxia has disappeared after the reduction of Phenobarbital on 2/16. He is once again steady on his feet, well-balanced and coordinated. Thankfully, he isn't a 'little drunk sailor' any longer. He can jump on the bed and travel up and down the stairs without losing his balance, stumbling, or falling. At this point, you really can't even tell that he is on medication as there are no noticeable side affects. We can't wait for the yard to dry out so that he can get back to his ball playing. I will post the results of his blood work once they are in. At the doctor's office, his stats were good, temperature normal, his weight is 40.5 lbs.
Things are looking good and we are praying that he will have continued success and seizure control. We are so very thankful that at the present time we are smooth sailing! Thank you God! Thanks to everyone who always asks about Brady and also for your continued prayers and concerns. It really means the world to us to know that others care.
Things are looking good and we are praying that he will have continued success and seizure control. We are so very thankful that at the present time we are smooth sailing! Thank you God! Thanks to everyone who always asks about Brady and also for your continued prayers and concerns. It really means the world to us to know that others care.
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