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9 month baby seizing?
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 23:53Topic: Parents & Caregivers
My 9 month old had a tonic clonic seizure when she was 3 months. She had another one when she was 8 months. She also does a sort of shiver on and off. When she does it, she does it all day, when she doesn’t, she doesn’t for days or weeks. She did it all the time until she was about six months, and then she stopped until she was 8 months, when she started doing it all the time again. Since putting her on medication she has not seemed to exhibit the shiver. She takes .7mg keppra once daily.
Can shivers be a sort of seizure?
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Is it linked to her
Submitted by Alyaak on Sat, 2019-08-24 - 03:03
Is it linked to her vaccinations or formula milk?
Hi eveline.m, Thanks for
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-07-22 - 09:13
Hi eveline.m, Thanks for posting. We cannot determine if your daughter is shaving seizures, or not, so It’s very important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team to further discuss these episodes and any potential changes in seizure types, frequency, sideeffects, behaviors, or symptoms. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf . Our new to Epilepsy & Seizure tool kit is a great resource and starting point for learning about what epilepsy is, what resources are available, how to make the most of doctors'visits, and how to take control of seizures.Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsy For additional information about seizures & diagnosing epilepsy please visit these links: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-seizurehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosing-epilepsyMy Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diary is a great tool for tracking seizures, other symptoms she may be experiencing, recording her medical history, medications, side effects and moods, which may be helpful when communicating with her healthcare team. As a caretaker: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/parents-and-caregivers it’s just as important to make sure you’retaking care of yourself as well. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/Caregivers%20factsheet.pdf.The Wellness Institute: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/our-programs/wellness-institute provides tools and strategies to better assist your loved one and support you in your important role.For additional questions, please contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. epilepsy.com/helpline Additionally, your local Epilepsy Foundation: epilepsy.com/localsupport, can help you find resources, support groups, events, and programs in your community. https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/parents-and-caregivers