mamasbabygirl Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Hello all. I know that seizures are common with brain mets, but mom is having them very often, like once a week or more. I asked her if she would call the Dr. who did her SRS to move up her MRI from August. Do you guys agree or should we just wait? The seizure Saturday lasted for over 4 minutes and stepdad said it was worse than the very first prior to brain met dx. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Lori, Hugs, honey, and prayers. We don't have any experience w/ your mom's issues, but we have lots of experience praying and hoping. WE will continue that.............. Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 She really needs to get in and see someone right away. She needs to be put on a seizure med that will control them. Seizures that go that long can be very dangerous and can cause damage if the person is not able to take a breath due to seizing so hard. If she is already on a seizure med, she needs something else. I work with individuals with severe seizure disorders and have had clients get hurt real bad falling on their face during a seizure. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Thanks Ry, that is exactly what I thought. I will call her right after work and make sure they are taking control of this situation. Love to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Seizures are very serious. Call the doctor right away. There are many meds that work for seizures and your Mother may need to have a different med or increased dosage. Please don't wait until August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 The docs need to know about this development. praying for your family. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishnmiller Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Sorry to hear about the seizures. Is she on medication? My husband was taking dilantin and steroids to prevent seizures after both of his Gamma Knife procedures for his brain mets. Luckily (maybe because of the meds) we never had to deal with seizures. Sound like it's time for a little "in your face" with the docs. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Hey guys. Mom had a "stat" MRI yesterday and got the reults last night. Apparently the stereotactic radiosurgery did not work. She is at the onco doc this morning to talk about options. I am work, waiting for her to call. I will let y'all know..thanks for your concern. Love, me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I hope this gets sorted quickly. It must be very frightening for you all. Keep us posted. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 oh Lori, I am sorry the surgery was not a success... waiting with prayers for your update... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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