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News on Ella
I wish I could say that there is nothing wrong and everything was a fluke, but I can't and we expected this. What I can say though is that the bad news they gave me was the best of all the scenarios that could have happened...if that makes sense.
I have a 3yo with actually diagnosed migraines :-( Not surprising since we have a strong family history of them and when my sister gets them she actually has stroke like symptoms. Ella's get so severe that she has seizures...starting out small and they get bigger as the migraine intensifies. There is stuff that can be done for them, like medicine, but the medicine is so harsh that we are going to see if it is possible for her to recognize them and tell me when they are coming on first and get her motrin soon enough or if she is having a seizure that I recognize I will have to giver her a rectal tylenol. She is still at a very high risk for a Grand Mal seizure as they are pretty sure we have not seen the worst of this. We will now have a syringe of valuum (s/p) in the house in case that happens. Dr. Palat calls that our insurance policy. If Ella loses consciousness and I call 911 then I will administer the valuum. It is all still VERY scary and I cannot imagine being 3 and going through this! If the seizures seem to be getting worse or the tylenol and motrin don't help at all, then we will have to talk about medication, but for now I am passing on it. Some of that medication can really alter personaliity and I love my sweet little girl just the way she is!
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers, they have been greatly appreciated!
Re: News on Ella
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That's so hard... for Ella and mommy! But I hope you feel some relief now knowing the answers and what to be prepared for in case of emergency.
I was diagnosed with severe migraines growing up too (although I was older, about 5 or 6 when diagnosed and I never had a seizure). I did grow out of them by the time I hit middle school. I hope she does the same. Hang in there!!
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