Thursday, July 28, 2011

Neurologist Appointment

About a month ago I wrote about Hannah having strange little spasm like episodes. She has continued to experience this everyday for the last month. I have shown the video footage to three pediatricians non of which could tell me what they were. So being the persistent and slightly crazy mother I am I decided I wasn't going to rest until someone actually helped her or told me what she is doing. Today we went to a pediatric neurologist and showed him the footage. I felt like I could trust him better since he specializes in seizure disorders. Tim and I both really liked him and felt good after meeting with him. He does not think they are seizures however he is going to rule them out tomorrow morning for good with an EEG. I am so glad we are having the EEG because I think it will put my mind at ease. Also he mentioned that since Hannah is being put under for her surgery it would be important to know if she has seizures. The test is at 6:30 in the morning and she has to be tired so we have to wake her up at 4am. It doesn't hurt Hannah they simply attach electrodes to her head and measure brain activity for one hour. I hope it all goes well. I will keep you posted on results but it sounds promising.

This picture is unrelated to an EEG, but really cute. Hannah loves her new "little Giraffe Bear Bath Towel"
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  1. Thanks so much for this! I haven't been this thrilled by a post for a long time! You have got it, whatever that means in blogging. Anyway, You're certainly somebody that has something to say that people should hear. Keep up the good work. Keep on inspiring the people!

    Ross Finesmith MD

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