Expected but not
A mid-week update on Connor:
We unfortunately got to experience a seizure last night about 6pm. Earlier in the evening we had gone to the chiropractor and had mentioned while going in for his adjustment that he was feeling weird - left hand wasn't working right and wasn't able to talk correctly. After the adjustment, we were headed to get some dinner in the drive through and then head home. As we got to the pick-up window, Connor was saying "What's happening? Look at my thumb. It's twitching." I looked back there and I said "Maybe you're having a seizure." Everyone agreed that was what was happening. By the time we were paying for our food, the seizure had started - his left arm was tightening up and Connor was screaming "Help! Help!" By the time we got parked into a parking spot Connor's arms were twisting in, his body was rigid and straight, and he was pushing up with his feet. We were all trying to figure out what to do. Finally I said "Call 911 - Call Dad". So Quinn and Sloane were busy making those calls while I was tending to Connor. His spittle was foaming up and I was wiping it as it came, this lasted for a couple minutes. His eyes remained open the entire length of the seizure and he was conscious. During the transition from seizing to "waking", I asked him if he was ok and he didn't answer. Next Connor became combative and was thrashing and yelling and trying to get out of the car and at one point, pushed me away in my face. I told him to stay in the car and I kept reassuring him that I was there to help him. The combative phase didn't last too long - maybe a minute or two. Finally, Connor looked me in the eyes and I asked him if he was ok, he replied yes.
The manager at the Panda Express was wonderful, she immediately came out into the parking lot to make sure everything was ok. As we were pulling through the take-out line they could see Connor seizing as we were getting our food. She was a blessing to Sloane, hugging and holding her which was what she needed.
The ambulance, fire engine and fire chief showed up right after Connor came out of the seizure. They swooped in and took my place next to him and proceeded to get information from me about Connor. I filled them in about his condition and the TBI. It was decided to take him back to Legacy Emanuel where his original care began and the location of his neurosurgeon. Connor was able to get onto the gurney by himself, they strapped him in, put him into the ambulance and headed out. Quinn, Sloane and I followed behind in our car to the hospital.
Connor says he remembers the first responders and the ride to the hospital in the ambulance, the time between parking and the first responders is currently lost.
Once at the ER, they drew blood from Connor to check his sodium levels, electrolytes and white cell count. All tests came back excellent without any further signs of additional problems. The attending physician, Dr Yazhari, got in touch with our neurosurgeon, Dr Soldevilla. They discussed what had happened and determined to give Connor a 500mg Keppra pill along with an additional IV dose of Keppra at 1000mg (both of these are anti-seizure medications)
Our dear friend, Jessica came to pick up Sloane and Quinn from the hospital about an hour in. She took them to our house to feed the dogs and cats and get their clothes for the next day - at the point, we didn't know how long they would keep him in the hospital.
Once the IV was finished (about an hour), the doctor made sure that Connor's speech and everything was coming back to normal and then let us go home. All told, we were there about 2 hours total. Upon leaving, Connor was extremely tired, hungry and weak. We picked up Quinn from Jessica's on the way home (Sloane stayed the night there, so she would have a ride to Village in the morning). Once home, Connor showered, ate some food and went to bed.
We unfortunately got to experience a seizure last night about 6pm. Earlier in the evening we had gone to the chiropractor and had mentioned while going in for his adjustment that he was feeling weird - left hand wasn't working right and wasn't able to talk correctly. After the adjustment, we were headed to get some dinner in the drive through and then head home. As we got to the pick-up window, Connor was saying "What's happening? Look at my thumb. It's twitching." I looked back there and I said "Maybe you're having a seizure." Everyone agreed that was what was happening. By the time we were paying for our food, the seizure had started - his left arm was tightening up and Connor was screaming "Help! Help!" By the time we got parked into a parking spot Connor's arms were twisting in, his body was rigid and straight, and he was pushing up with his feet. We were all trying to figure out what to do. Finally I said "Call 911 - Call Dad". So Quinn and Sloane were busy making those calls while I was tending to Connor. His spittle was foaming up and I was wiping it as it came, this lasted for a couple minutes. His eyes remained open the entire length of the seizure and he was conscious. During the transition from seizing to "waking", I asked him if he was ok and he didn't answer. Next Connor became combative and was thrashing and yelling and trying to get out of the car and at one point, pushed me away in my face. I told him to stay in the car and I kept reassuring him that I was there to help him. The combative phase didn't last too long - maybe a minute or two. Finally, Connor looked me in the eyes and I asked him if he was ok, he replied yes.
The manager at the Panda Express was wonderful, she immediately came out into the parking lot to make sure everything was ok. As we were pulling through the take-out line they could see Connor seizing as we were getting our food. She was a blessing to Sloane, hugging and holding her which was what she needed.
The ambulance, fire engine and fire chief showed up right after Connor came out of the seizure. They swooped in and took my place next to him and proceeded to get information from me about Connor. I filled them in about his condition and the TBI. It was decided to take him back to Legacy Emanuel where his original care began and the location of his neurosurgeon. Connor was able to get onto the gurney by himself, they strapped him in, put him into the ambulance and headed out. Quinn, Sloane and I followed behind in our car to the hospital.
Connor says he remembers the first responders and the ride to the hospital in the ambulance, the time between parking and the first responders is currently lost.
Once at the ER, they drew blood from Connor to check his sodium levels, electrolytes and white cell count. All tests came back excellent without any further signs of additional problems. The attending physician, Dr Yazhari, got in touch with our neurosurgeon, Dr Soldevilla. They discussed what had happened and determined to give Connor a 500mg Keppra pill along with an additional IV dose of Keppra at 1000mg (both of these are anti-seizure medications)
Our dear friend, Jessica came to pick up Sloane and Quinn from the hospital about an hour in. She took them to our house to feed the dogs and cats and get their clothes for the next day - at the point, we didn't know how long they would keep him in the hospital.
Once the IV was finished (about an hour), the doctor made sure that Connor's speech and everything was coming back to normal and then let us go home. All told, we were there about 2 hours total. Upon leaving, Connor was extremely tired, hungry and weak. We picked up Quinn from Jessica's on the way home (Sloane stayed the night there, so she would have a ride to Village in the morning). Once home, Connor showered, ate some food and went to bed.
Sorry to hear about this, so scary for everyone. ❤️ Hugs to you all!
ReplyDeleteHe may never remember what happened to him. I have suffered from Grand Mal seizures since I was 19 and petit mal seizures most of my life. I never know when I have a petit mal seizures but the grand mal are exhaustive. I have always gone to the hospital and always slept most of the rest of the day. And the only way I know I had a grand mal seizure is because my mouth would hurt. People who have seizures usually bite their tongue or inside of the cheek. Talk to your doctor or neurologist, they may put him on anti seizure meds. Unfortunate for Sloane for she will remember what has happened and she may be a bit scared of Connor. I had the unfortunate pleasure of freaking out my nieces and nephews when they were 8 and younger. It took a for while'for them to know I'm okay, but until then, I could talk to them, but not sit close to them because they were afraid. My suggestion for Sloane is to just give her space and talk to her when she's ready. I know this is not easy, especially for Connor. Praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn’t know you had seizures, Janet. Do you still get them? Thankfully Sloane is ok with Connor - not afraid of him. He has been on keppra (seizure meds) since he went into the hospital at the time of the accident.
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