Question on Absence Seizures

I might mention it to the aunt?

That is a tough one. When I was really really sick I had something similar to absencey seizures but its more like a mental thing where I just wasn't 'there.' Like if you asked me what my name was - I wouldn't know. It was still, to date - the most terrifying thing I've ever experienced.

I still experienced a fair amount of brain fog but right after I was on abx it went away within about a week.

I know the father has a good job and prob has insurance. I dont know if she has any other symptoms bc I have not asked. I have been thinking about this girl a lot just trying to get a handle on what is going on with her. But I know she has ADHD and learning difficulties. My son is also the same age and has Lyme. Two of his main symptoms were adhd like behaviors and learning difficulties. She is currently taking anti-seizure medication.

thanks opugirl, I experienced the same thing, confusion and memory loss. It effects speech and cognitive function. It immediately improved once I started tx.

I was a little reluctant to call the parents directly. I think there is a reason I crossed paths with this little girl. Yes I do not know if she experienced a reaction to the immunizations. She reminds me a lot of my son before his treatment. It is very bad where she vacations every summer. Area is endemic and she grew up running around there so it is worth mentioning I think. I have also read about several children who had lyme and experienced absence seizures.

Thanks so much Maine76. Let me know how you son does.

Yes the seizures are the same according to the information I have gathered.

Hmmm I have this same issue with my nephew. He has consistently complained about his "knees hurting" since he was able to walk and talk. He started having seizures around 3 years old. He is on meds now that stopped them.

This past summer he was supposed to get weaned off the meds because it was 2 years seizure free for him. But before they could start to wean him off, they started again. Only this time, they didn't register on any of the tests he was given so the doc called them "spells" and he is on a different medicine now to control them.

I don't know how to mention to my sister that it could be Lyme. It's my twin sister and me and my nephew have a very strong bond... I pretty much helped raise him. He is going to be 7 in July. I have read that knees hurting in children is a big sign of Lyme.

Honestly, I have no idea how to mention Lyme to her and probably won't. My whole family thinks this disease is all pretty made up anyways.

I inquired with the girl today. Started seizure medication in second grade. Had some on and off in younger years. First noticeable seizure was in the summer while at the summer house. Talked to a relative and dazed off and disconnected from conversation from what I could discern. Will contact the parent for other information. Thanks for the info on rashes, pain etc.

They are testing her. ^5 Jasmine. et al.

Thank you everyone.