On March 12, 2009 Olivia underwent 3 neurological examiniations under sedation. Olivia had an EEG (tests seizure activity), ABR (test the ears and cranial nerves for auditory function) and SER (for sensory issues).
I am pleased to announce that the results for the ABR as well as the SER have returned NORMAL, which is great news. But I am even more happy to announce that Olivia's EEG returned with INACTIVE EPILEPTIC ACTIVITY, which is great news.
On March 3, 2009 Olivia received her last dose of Tegretol (anti-convulsant medication), and we were terrified that the episodes would start up again. Much to our surprise or not nothing changed, she was a little fussy for the first few days which is a normal reaction. Now almost a month after and she is doing great, we have not had any prior episodes that we were having in the past.
Although this does not answer our questions as to what Olivia has or why she is struggling with her development, it proves to us as parents that the treatments were a great success of relieving Olivia of her absent seizures. We are not out of the woods yet, this can always recur but we are confident that if we continue with the treatments the chance of recurrences are reduced.
We are glad to have shared this news with all of you.. and on this note we will begin planning for an October Fundraiser event and keep you posted.
The picture that I have inclued was taken the day of her examination March 12, 2009 at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
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