Scared RN!
 

Hi,there I am an nurse so I thought I was pretty calm about everything.Wrong LOL!

For the past several weeks, a few times a week my 6 year old son has seizures while in bed (he has a history of night terrors but this is very different). I have a seizure disorder and took lamictal while I was pregnant. He seems confused and tired after the event with no memory.

I was very sad to think that he might have a seizure disorder, but hopeful since I have lived a normal life (and some relatives in the same boat).

At the EEG this morning I was asked if my son has ever had a cardiac workup(he hasn't). The tech mentioned several dysrthmias present during hyperventilation and as he was dozing off.

I am absolutely terrified. Does anyone has any experience or knowledge or such a thing? Any input is appreciated. I'm sure a workup will continue to follow, but with the holidays it may be weeks before I hear anything.

Thanks for your help!

Nice to meet you!!
 

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here, just let us know how we can assist, you will see we are are supportive and relaxing place. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. I have had epilepsy since I was ten, all though I have had one in two years.Check out the following Epilepsy forum for some assistance.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum11.html

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene :hug:

Hello Scaredrn !
 

Welcome to NT!
I'm so sorry for what you and your son are going thru. I know you must be terrified. I'm sure you've seen many things being a nurse, but when it comes to our own children, a certain instinct will set in and of course you are up in the air with this. :hug:

Darlene has given you a good starting place. There are so many caring people in all of the forums. Lots of good info as well. I hope you can begin to get some answers soon.
Please let us know how you get on with this.

Caring,
Rae
:grouphug:

Hi Hon.

From one mom to another, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Very scary I know, to be so worried about your little guy. You have been given the correct forum and others will come along and give you more input (hopefully). I wish I could help you.

Hang in there.

Melody