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Old 02-28-2005, 04:11 PM
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I got a call at work from Nate's nurse that he was having a seizure. He had one almost 4 weeks ago and that was the first he's ever had. When I got home, she said she had called 911 because Nate stopped breathing right after the seizure and turned blue. She gave him 7 rescue breaths (the ambu bag was in his bedroom and she didn't want to leave him). Thankfully he was doing fine when I got there. The paramedics checked him over and I have been in contact with our neurologist. Very scary!!! I'm sure many of you have had similar situations! I'm just knew to this life threatening stuff!!! Thanks for listening!
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Old 02-28-2005, 05:09 PM
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That is very scary. I'm glad that Nate is okay and you had a good, competent nurse with him.

All our best to Nate and his family.
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Old 02-28-2005, 05:32 PM
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{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
I know that is scarey!!!!! Celia has had 2 drop seizures in the last year(first ones ever) and one febrile seizure on the 11th of this month and they all scared to poo-poo outta me!!!!!!!! I am glad he came out of it fine!!!!!{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}
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Old 02-28-2005, 06:23 PM
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I second what Stefan said - I am glad Nate had a competent nurse with him. I am also glad he is ok. We have never dealt with seizures so I am not familiar with what happens. I hope that was the last one Nate has.

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Old 02-28-2005, 07:35 PM
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How very frightening. Thank goodness for good nurses who can think on their feet!
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Old 02-28-2005, 10:30 PM
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Marcie,
I hope Nate's seizure was an isolated event. Just hearing the word "seizure" puts the fear of God in me, that's for sure. I hope you can get some answers as to what's going on soon. Keep us posted.

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Old 03-02-2005, 04:40 PM
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I am VERY SORRY about the seizure. Thankfully, the nurse was around to save the day. I am very happy to hear he is doing well...

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