OT: possible seizure in non-ASD kiddo

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My 4.5 yr old spiked a fever in the wee hours--about 101. He was complaining of a headache and was rather lethargic so I gave him motrin at 8 am. (He was crying from the headache) By 10:30 he was feeling better and wanted to go with his dad to take big brother to karate. Since it was a short trip and Dad was going to get him a Jamba Juice smoothie, we though it would be ok.

When they were out at about 11:30 or so, my son spiked another fever, got very lethargic/sleepy again, and started to drool massively. My husband thought Kai was going to throw up, so they found a bathroom. He said Kai did respond, but his eyes were unfocused and he was very spacey.

He took Kai straight to urgent care, and the temp was 102 (within 4 hours of a dose of motrin). The doc on call floated the idea of the seizure, but we can't be certain and he did respond to his dad at least once. They're at the lab right now doing some blood draws to rule out bacterial infections. It's not strep and it's not a UTI.

In case it was a seizure, we have to be very vigilant to keep the fever at bay and have been advised to alternate motrin and tylenol (yuck) every 4 hrs.

What else can we do? I have some homeopathic belladonna, 2 boxes of fruit only popsicles. And of course it's 90 degrees today. We just have never dealt with the possibility of seizures and we are, frankly, freaking out. This little guy isn't ASD, but he has delays, gross and fine motor delays, yeast, heavy metals, and is a fairly intense personality.

Thanks,

Jill

"Every mighty oak was once a nut that stood its ground."

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Sounds like brain inflammation. The problem is trying to figure out which

pathogen. It could be one he has been having and his body is now starting to

fight, or it could be a new one he picked up. I always give orange juice when

my kids get like this, and it makes a big difference. My two acute

pathogen-killers are Takuna and Samento, but I don't think I ever had one have

such a strong, acute reaction that you are describing. Keep us posted; we pray

for his recovery.

Love and prayers,

Heidi N

Jill

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> My 4.5 yr old spiked a fever in the wee hours--about 101.  He was complaining

of a headache and was rather lethargic so I gave him motrin at 8 am. (He was

crying from the headache)  By 10:30 he was feeling better and wanted to go with

his dad to take big brother to karate. Since it was a short trip and Dad was

going to get him a Jamba Juice smoothie, we though it would be ok. 

>

> When they were out at about 11:30 or so, my son spiked another fever, got very

lethargic/sleepy again, and started to drool massively.  My husband thought Kai

was going to throw up, so they found a bathroom.  He said Kai did respond, but

his eyes were unfocused and he was very spacey.

>

> He took Kai straight to urgent care, and the temp was 102 (within 4 hours of a

dose of motrin).  The doc on call floated the idea of the seizure, but we can't

be certain and he did respond to his dad at least once. They're at the lab right

now doing some blood draws to rule out bacterial infections. It's not strep and

it's not a UTI.

>

> In case it was a seizure, we have to be very vigilant to keep the fever at bay

and have been advised to alternate motrin and tylenol (yuck) every 4 hrs.

>

> What else can we do?  I have some homeopathic belladonna, 2 boxes of fruit

only popsicles.  And of course it's 90 degrees today.  We just have never dealt

with the possibility of seizures and we are, frankly, freaking out.  This little

guy isn't ASD, but he has delays, gross and fine motor delays, yeast, heavy

metals, and is a fairly intense personality.

>

> Thanks,

>

>  Jill

>

>

> " Every mighty oak was once a nut that stood its ground. "

>

[Guest guest]

Kids with decreased immune function can have seizures.

Couple of things to do, put cool soaks on his feet - this is one

way to help bring the fever down. Lots of cool drinks. Also liquid

calcuim - helps bring the fever down fast, as caluim is being drawn

from the bones during fevers, thats why it helps.

I would suggest child's asprin but fear Rhetts' syndrome at his

young age.

Sorry you have had deal with this scare. Let us knwo what

you find out.

Allie

In BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism , Jill Rege

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> My 4.5 yr old spiked a fever in the wee hours--about 101.  He was complaining

of a headache and was rather lethargic so I gave him motrin at 8 am. (He was

crying from the headache)  By 10:30 he was feeling better and wanted to go with

his dad to take big brother to karate. Since it was a short trip and Dad was

going to get him a Jamba Juice smoothie, we though it would be ok. 

>

> When they were out at about 11:30 or so, my son spiked another fever, got very

lethargic/sleepy again, and started to drool massively.  My husband thought Kai

was going to throw up, so they found a bathroom.  He said Kai did respond, but

his eyes were unfocused and he was very spacey.

>

> He took Kai straight to urgent care, and the temp was 102 (within 4 hours of a

dose of motrin).  The doc on call floated the idea of the seizure, but we can't

be certain and he did respond to his dad at least once. They're at the lab right

now doing some blood draws to rule out bacterial infections. It's not strep and

it's not a UTI.

>

> In case it was a seizure, we have to be very vigilant to keep the fever at bay

and have been advised to alternate motrin and tylenol (yuck) every 4 hrs.

>

> What else can we do?  I have some homeopathic belladonna, 2 boxes of fruit

only popsicles.  And of course it's 90 degrees today.  We just have never dealt

with the possibility of seizures and we are, frankly, freaking out.  This little

guy isn't ASD, but he has delays, gross and fine motor delays, yeast, heavy

metals, and is a fairly intense personality.

>

> Thanks,

>

>  Jill

>

>

> " Every mighty oak was once a nut that stood its ground. "

>

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Thanks so much. I happen to have both OJ and liquid calcium in the fridge. I just had a msg from my DH that they're on their way back from the lab. Jill

"Every mighty oak was once a nut that stood its ground."

To: BorreliaMultipleInfectionsAndAutism Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 4:44:34 PMSubject: Re: OT: possible seizure in non-ASD kiddo

Kids with decreased immune function can have seizures.Couple of things to do, put cool soaks on his feet - this is oneway to help bring the fever down. Lots of cool drinks. Also liquidcalcuim - helps bring the fever down fast, as caluim is being drawnfrom the bones during fevers, thats why it helps.I would suggest child's asprin but fear Rhetts' syndrome at hisyoung age.Sorry you have had deal with this scare. Let us knwo whatyou find out.AllieIn BorreliaMultipleInf ectionsAndAutism @yahoogroups. com, Jill Rege <jillrege@.. .> wrote:>> My 4.5 yr old spiked a fever in the wee hours--about 101. He was complaining of a headache and was rather lethargic so I gave him motrin at 8 am. (He was crying from the

headache) By 10:30 he was feeling better and wanted to go with his dad to take big brother to karate. Since it was a short trip and Dad was going to get him a Jamba Juice smoothie, we though it would be ok. > > When they were out at about 11:30 or so, my son spiked another fever, got very lethargic/sleepy again, and started to drool massively. My husband thought Kai was going to throw up, so they found a bathroom. He said Kai did respond, but his eyes were unfocused and he was very spacey.> > He took Kai straight to urgent care, and the temp was 102 (within 4 hours of a dose of motrin). The doc on call floated the idea of the seizure, but we can't be certain and he did respond to his dad at least once. They're at the lab right now doing some blood draws to rule out bacterial infections. It's not strep and it's not a UTI.> > In case it was a seizure, we have to be very vigilant

to keep the fever at bay and have been advised to alternate motrin and tylenol (yuck) every 4 hrs.> > What else can we do? I have some homeopathic belladonna, 2 boxes of fruit only popsicles. And of course it's 90 degrees today. We just have never dealt with the possibility of seizures and we are, frankly, freaking out. This little guy isn't ASD, but he has delays, gross and fine motor delays, yeast, heavy metals, and is a fairly intense personality.> > Thanks,> > Jill > > > "Every mighty oak was once a nut that stood its ground.">