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Hello,
My name is Kelly and my 6 year old daughter Manuelita was recently diagnosed with absence seizures and the neurologist suggested Ethosuximide for treatment. I am reluctant to put her on this due to the overwhelming list of possible side effects as well as the possibility that it won't even work.
My 2 questions are:
1.Is there anyone out there who is caring for a child with un-medicated epilepsy and if so how is it?
2.Are there any studies on the effects of these seizures on the brain over time?
Obviously I want to do the best by my girl, but I also don't want to lose her to medication side effects.
Thank you.
My name is Kelly and my 6 year old daughter Manuelita was recently diagnosed with absence seizures and the neurologist suggested Ethosuximide for treatment. I am reluctant to put her on this due to the overwhelming list of possible side effects as well as the possibility that it won't even work.
My 2 questions are:
1.Is there anyone out there who is caring for a child with un-medicated epilepsy and if so how is it?
2.Are there any studies on the effects of these seizures on the brain over time?
Obviously I want to do the best by my girl, but I also don't want to lose her to medication side effects.
Thank you.