Good Times!

We made a trip over the summer to the University of SC Medical Center in Charleston and saw a pediatric epilepsy specialist, Dr. Braxton Wannamaker. He ordered a new EEG and labwork. His conclusions were the same as our neurologist in town, Dr. Timothy Livingston. Both doctors feel Delaney is experiencing Absence Seizures (petit mal) and the condition is not worsening. He agreed with the treatment plan we have been on except he recommended an increase in the dosage of her ethosuximide. We increased the dosage on July 20th, 2010 and have not seen a single seizure since! Isn't that incredible?

As a result of this new-found seizure control, Delaney has been enjoying several things that she has been restricted from for almost 3 years. Her favorite by far is swimming lessons. She's a fish!

August brought a new school year and she started 2nd grade, seizure-free. What a difference this has made for her. She is no longer exhausted from the numerous seizures throughout the day. She can complete her assignments without losing her place, her focus is improved and she is reading like crazy! It really is amazing.

She wants to go to DC again this year and participate in the 2011 National Walk for Epilepsy in March. Indeed little one, let's all go!