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child has buzzing leg & arm, in utero stroke

child has buzzing leg & arm, in utero stroke

My child's mild CP (in utero stroke) symptoms have resurfaced after two years symptom free. Started with an episode 4 weeks ago - complaint of buzzing leg, dropped to the floor, rigid lims, blank stare, tearing eyes, no movement, no speaking for 30 minutes. Sluggish for 2 1/2 hours following, as he gradually returned to an energetic 6 year old boy. Since then, intermittent right side numbness, clumsiness, drooling. Woke yesterday morning at 4am with headache and vomitting. Stroke? Seizure? What? Thanks for your help
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CP does not progress!  What is happening to your son is new and needs to be evaluated as soon as possible!  The episode 4 weeks ago sounds like a seizure.  The new symptoms are VERY CONCERNING for increased intracranial pressure.  He may be developing hydrocephalus. (This is quite possible for a child who suffered an in utero stroke) The onset in a young child of headache and vomiting, especially associated with worsening neurologic symptoms (numbness, clumsiness, increased difficulty handling his saliva) is worrisome.  He needs an MRI of his head today!  I cannot say that with enough emphasis!  If you can't reach his pediatrician, then take him to the ER and demand a brain scan!  

I am a pediatrician and am telling you this with all seriousness!  Please, don't let this wait!  I may be an alarmist.  It probably isn't something that dire, but in my mind "probably" isn't good enough.

Let us know what happens, quix
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