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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Kawasaki Syndrome
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Kawasaki Syndrome
by Michel-J, Nov 11, 1998 12:00AM
I am a 27 year old female, RN, in critical care. I was diagnosed with
Kawasaki's when I was 8 or 9 with no (apparent) residual heart disease.
Non-smoker, non-drinker, exercise 2-3x a wk, a few pounds here and there,
but not overweight. In October 1997 I had a grand-mal seizure - MRI, EEG,
CT, LP, bloodwork all normal. Chalked it up as a fluke. Three weeks ago
I had two more grand-mals, both within two hours of each other. Again,
all tests are showing nothing. I am now taking Dilantin and Lamictal, have
had no problems since. No family hx of seizures.
With all of that, I would like to know if there has been any research on
children with Kawasaki's developing seizure disorders as they get older -
could this be part of my problem and would it be wise to seek a cardiology
consult?
Any comments you could provide me with would be greatly appreciated -
thank you very much!!
Dear Michel
Seizure disorders are best treated by neurologists. I am not aware of a connection with Kawasaki's disease and seizures later in life.
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