After it continued for two more days, I decided to take him to the doctor. His regular pediatrician wasn't in so we saw the pediatrician that is also an infectious diseases specialist. I encouraged him to give Byron a full blood work up which Byron hasn't had for several years.
They took at least 10 vials of blood (Byron was a trooper!) They tested for a large spectrum of possible issues including Chrons, irritable bowl, liver and kidney function and several tests for Lyme. So far all have come back negative except for Lyme. It turns out Byron has full blown Lyme disease - and has for at least 6 months. For those who know this is the result:
IgG and IgM antibodies by Western blot
- Positive IgG and negative IgM – Lyme disease confirmed
Now Byron will be on oral Amoxicillin for one month. I hope this is really the right med for this. We'll see.
But the thing that makes me go hmmmm..... is that neurological symptoms, including seizures, can be a bi-product of Lyme. Of course Byron is already predisposed to seizures due to the hemiplegia - but wouldn't it be interesting if when we get the Lyme under control, the seizures go away.
I'm not even sure how we would find that out, another EEG test with him off his seizure meds I guess? Anyway - poor poor Byron. The sweet guy can't get a break. But maybe, just maybe, there is a hidden blessing in this new development. I'm guessing I may be the only person on the planet who sees Lyme as a possible blessing!
Ay, that's rough. But after the Lyme gets under wraps, maybe the neurologist will consider weaning him off the seizure meds as you say. Fingers, toes, and lightsabers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for hidden blessings for dear Byron and his sweet parents!!
ReplyDeleteThat the Lyme's was causing the seizures would definitely be a silver lining! Praying for the very best outcome for Byron and all of you. Linda
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you all. My Lyme diagnosis was a true blessing... 8 weeks of doxycycline and I was right as rain. It was amazing just to wake up and enjoy a day without pain. I'm hoping that it will be the same for him: mysterious, unexplained, chronic symptoms clearing up as soon as the antibiotics take effect. Best wishes! -Thomas
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ReplyDeleteYou may want to look into tick disease Bartonellisis. It causes seizures.
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