Following my seizure, I had an MRI, a CT scan and an EEG. The first two came back normal but the EEG was abnormal. My neurologist didn't seem to think my brain waves looked epileptic but he couldn't rule it out either. So he rescheduled another one for 3 weeks later (as I was going to Hawaii for 2 weeks a few days after the first EEG) and I thought nothing of it. He told me I could go on medication but I didn't have to and that hopefully we'd get more answers after the second EEG.
While in Hawaii, I felt so relaxed and had such a great time that I felt sure that my seizure was a one time thing. I had no doubt in my mind that my health and medical issues were behind me. Last Wednesday morning however, I woke up disoriented, confused and with my memory impaired. I knew immediately that I'd had another seizure. My tongue was chewed up and my pillow was bloody.
I called Ryan who was in Oklahoma City for work and he hopped on the first plane back to SLC. I felt so bad that I had to pull him away from his busiest time of year and keep him away for who knows how long. On top of additional health issues that we thought were behind us, we are moving ASAP and have to make a decision as to where to go and what to do. Being an adult isn't easy!
Although things are a little crazy right now, I am trying to see it as an opportunity to grow. Things can always be worse and I am just grateful to have a loving, selfless husband and two perfect, beautiful boys. I am also grateful for our families who have been very helpful and supportive in this time of uncertainty and fear.
Anyway, I go back for my second EEG next Thursday and after my second seizure, I have decided to go on medication to prevent them. Beyond that I don't know what to expect, and I don't know what they will find. Thanks for all of you who have reached out after reading my blog--it means more to me than you know! I will keep you posted as I learn more. I hope to have good(ish) news.
While in Hawaii, I felt so relaxed and had such a great time that I felt sure that my seizure was a one time thing. I had no doubt in my mind that my health and medical issues were behind me. Last Wednesday morning however, I woke up disoriented, confused and with my memory impaired. I knew immediately that I'd had another seizure. My tongue was chewed up and my pillow was bloody.
I called Ryan who was in Oklahoma City for work and he hopped on the first plane back to SLC. I felt so bad that I had to pull him away from his busiest time of year and keep him away for who knows how long. On top of additional health issues that we thought were behind us, we are moving ASAP and have to make a decision as to where to go and what to do. Being an adult isn't easy!
Although things are a little crazy right now, I am trying to see it as an opportunity to grow. Things can always be worse and I am just grateful to have a loving, selfless husband and two perfect, beautiful boys. I am also grateful for our families who have been very helpful and supportive in this time of uncertainty and fear.
Anyway, I go back for my second EEG next Thursday and after my second seizure, I have decided to go on medication to prevent them. Beyond that I don't know what to expect, and I don't know what they will find. Thanks for all of you who have reached out after reading my blog--it means more to me than you know! I will keep you posted as I learn more. I hope to have good(ish) news.
2 comments:
Wow, McCall, that is so scary. I hope things calm down a bit for you. You are one tough chick!
This makes my heart break for you! What a pain! I hope the medication works and you get back good news! Glad you're family and husband are so supportive! Take care!
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