Thanks, I loved being an RN and miss it so
But life is a journey and I'm on a new one now.
As far as the medications go, from my research (limmited) it seems they all have side effects, and one of those side effects is seizure control. Everyone reacts differently to them and epileric has a very good point....
"Most people who post are unhappy and looking for answers.... most who are doing well, aren't posting...."
So keep that in mind. Your daughter needs help. You got help. Read the insert that comes with the medication. If your daughter is experiencing side effects she can't live with, or side effects that are scary, call the MD right away. Mommy instincts are the strongest instincts I've ever seen at work. Watch her closely (without smothering her
. Document everything. This drug may work for her. It may not. If not, you will have the information needed if you write things down to share with the MD.
Its not worth worrying about to the point that you are in what my boyfriends calls analysis paralysis (he he he which I suffer from). It takes these meds a few weeks to get into the system and up and running. Most of the side effects will tapper off, from what I hear, after a 20 to 30 days. You are doing all you can do for her. As far as I can see, none of them are fabulous, except they do prevent seizures most of the time. That is a blessing. If she gets under control, then she will be able to move on with life. One thing for sure... each doctors perspective is different! And we have to live with that... grrr!
I wish I knew the name of the mom on here who has a large thread. She has some great info. I bet epileric knows her and can forward the stream to you.
And friending other teens with her same issues is exactly what you should do. Maybe not on a public forum like facebook. They would more likely be able to share their true fears and issues in a more private setting, and then use facebook for fun. ??? But you're the mom and you know her best for these types of decisions.