Our 15-month old daughter has frequent absence seizures, but we notice that they usually are much worse in the first half of the day. Most days, if she has them at all (we get an occasional day with none), they happen between waking and, say, noon or 1 pm. She is also generally more sluggish (less active, less talkative, more tired-looking) in the first half of the day.
By afternoon she is usually her happy little self, with no evident seizure activity, and looking more alert. And by evening she is usually at her best -- romping around and chatting away.
I know that all people -- babies too -- have their own rhythms. (Daddy isn't a morning person either!) But I also wonder if there is more to it than that? Her a.m. trough syrum level has measured just fine, but perhaps it has something to do with when she gets her doses (she gets the full daily dose in thirds -- 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm)? Does anyone have similar experiences? Any thoughts about this would be greatly appreciated!
T's Dad
By afternoon she is usually her happy little self, with no evident seizure activity, and looking more alert. And by evening she is usually at her best -- romping around and chatting away.
I know that all people -- babies too -- have their own rhythms. (Daddy isn't a morning person either!) But I also wonder if there is more to it than that? Her a.m. trough syrum level has measured just fine, but perhaps it has something to do with when she gets her doses (she gets the full daily dose in thirds -- 8 am, 2 pm, and 8 pm)? Does anyone have similar experiences? Any thoughts about this would be greatly appreciated!
T's Dad