The last few weeks have been ok - a little bumpy - but ok. When we were discharged from the hospital a few weeks ago we left with a new med, Vimpat, and a Vagus Nerve Stimulator that was up and running again. The VNS was originally implanted in February 2009 and then turned off in May of 2010. The reasons we chose to turn it off were 1) it was never effective in controlling Camilla's seizures in fact they seemed to worsen with implantation 2) she was having MAJOR sleep and hyperactivity issues and although we still don't know for sure if these problems were caused by the VNS they did seem to begin to lessen once the device was deactivated. Now it is back on and is set to a minimum strength and frequency. I look for them to increase both settings next week when we return to redo the PET scan on Monday the 7th.
The new med is still proving to be an issue too. When she was originally sick after starting the med we reduced to a minimum dose with instructions for a gradual increase over the next several weeks. This week (after our first increase over the weekend) I got the call from school saying that Camilla was sick again and BOY WERE THEY RIGHT. She was as sick as I have ever seen her - it just broke my heart. She vomited at least four times each hour between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm and would not drink anything during this time. In fact all she could do was sleep for about 15 minutes, wake up to vomit and go right back to sleep. Since we have seen no decrease in seizures since beginning the med I hope they take her off of it next week. I'll take seizures over her being that sick. Currently we are seeing about 10 seizures per day mostly moderate but a few severe.
Specifics for prayers:
-that we are able to get the PET scan done Monday with ease
-no more sickness from medications
-that the VNS does not provoke sleeplessness and hyperactivity
-that the VNS will help control seizures
-weight gain
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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Thank you for the updates and specific prayer request. Praying God's Blessings over you all!
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