What does this sound like to you?

[kethrie]

My pediatrician believes my 3-year old had a seizure recently, but we have to wait several weeks to get into the neurologist's office to have an EEG. She also is diagnosed with mild atypical autism.

I was walking with her holding her hand, and she suddenly became completely limp. Her knees dropped to the ground and I could barely lift her. The episode only lasted about 10 seconds, but afterwards she was groggy and tired and fell asleep for about twenty minutes on the way to the doctor's office. Her blood sugar and vital signs were normal.

I have no experience with seizures and am looking for advice.

[Nelliemac]

This sound like a conscious drop seizure to me. My son had many of those. He would just drop to his knees and then be able to get up again a few seconds later. he also has had unconscious drop seizures which are terrifying. He just dropped unconscious with no warning. It will be good to have the EEG. Contrary to what the other comment was about EEGS causing seizures, that has never happened to my son and he has had many. They could tell by the EEG where in the brain the epilepsy was coming from.

[ohma]

I have heard alot about kids with autism latley. It sure makes me wounder if were not doing something wroung.You sound like a wounderful Mother and I am sure you will get through this ,it is going to be a rough road ahead,your daughter is lucky to have you.I hope that this issure will come with a easy answer. God bless and good luck to you both.

[crayons]

Hi. No, she didn't poke herself in the eye. The doctor is pretty sure there's something going on neurologically because she has mild atypical autism. Seizures tend to co-occur with problems like hers.

[ohma]

This sounds just like what happened to my 2 year old grandson. The neur. said it was something he did by poking himself in the eye with his finger. Did she have her hand near her face that you noticed??? When we heard what caused it we were very relieved. He said that this is almost like a seizure but you may or may not have the shaking with it. Hope this was it that would be great.

[crayons]

She didn't have any warning signs that I could tell, and she didn't wet herself or shake or bite her tongue. For just a second her head was flung back and her eyes rolled back into her head, but it was very very brief.

Thank you for the well wishes and information, I appreciate it.

[brainpain]

how is your daughter?when she went limp did she shake or jerk?wet herself or bite tounge or jaw?having a seizure will make you sleep for a long time.my neou told me it was the stress and energey it takes on the body and gives your brain time to reset its self,did she have any warning signs before she wwnt limp?warning signs like feeling groggy-unstedy-making weired noises-feeling sick? not every one has a warning but if she does its  a blessing. watch her and if she acts funny and has a seizure thats your warning sign.and be prepared when she has her eeg it will make her have a seizure if she has epilepsy,doctors will be there for her if she does seize.dident know if you knew it would make her seize-my mom was suprized when i had mine.sounds like your daughter is going threw alot but seizures can be controled with meds. good luck and wish your daughter well.hope this helps.    brainpain