John - while you could request a new MRI, unless you suspect that she is
having physical changes within her brain matter (i.e., another stroke,
etc.), it probably won't show anything new. You have to weigh that
against the cost out of your own pocket. What you might want to
consider is discussing a change of medication with your neurologist.
How long has Mary been on her current med? Has she had any recent
growth spurts? These are things you'll need to discuss with your
neurologist. My daughter Tina had about 4 breakthrough seizures per
year while on a single medication. When she had 4 within 5 months, our
neuro added a second med, which has been a godsend.
Good luck and keep us updated!
Barbara, mom to Tina (7, LH, epilepsy, ADHD, vision issues), Beth (22),
Krissie (20), Sarah (17), Quint (13) - all NDAs
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From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of JOHN RUNER
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 10:33 AM
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Subject: MRI for new seizures?
Should I request an MRI for Daughters new seizures? Mary had one big
one where she fell over to the left for a few days. Now she will wake
up very angry and then have swallowing issues the rest of the day. She
has had sleep deprived EEG but no MRI since she was a toddler! and a
CAT scan that the neurologist didn't like buy he didn't order an MRI?
Any thoughts?
Thanks
John Runer Dad to Mary 9 CP, RH, Epilepsy, Heart and lung problems.
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