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Alex Update

16 years ago

They had an appointment last Wed. with the surgeon and the Neurologist.The neurologist had told them when he was released from the hospital that he didn't plan to do any further testing on Alex and didn't need to see him again for 3 months.He basically said there was no need because he wasn't going to get any better.Alex's mom and dad had made the appointment with him after he started opening his eyes and responding to them because they wanted to know exactly what was going on.When they got there they were told that he was out of the office but that he had ordered an EEG.They did the EEG and were told that he would read it when he came back and would call them with the results by Friday.This was Wednesday of last week.He finally called yesterday evening and guess what?!! There is some brain activity in the area that was supposedly "dead" and there are no signs of the brain seizures that were there previously.He wants to see him again,but they aren't sure yet if they will take him back to that Dr.They had already decided they would take him to a Neurologist in Dallas and they may go ahead with that plan.As I said in my last post,he is opening his eyes for longer periods of time and follows people with his eyes.He is also trying to lift his head when lying on his back.

Thanks to everyone,again,for your prayers and positive thoughts!

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lynne_melb
16 years ago
Lillie, thanks for the update. We're still keeping the little guy and his family in our prayers
Linda Wayman
16 years ago
Lillie ~ thank you for the update. I've wondered about him. I hope they do take him to the Neurologist in Dallas. The last few lines of your post sound promising. I'll continue to keep him in my prayers. hugs to all.

Linda
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okwriter
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That's good news! Thanks so much for the update!

I agree that I'd probably look for another doctor. When DH had his problems a few years back, we were driving two hours to see a rheumy every six weeks. All he did was shake his head and write DH a prescription for yet more drugs and tell him to come back in another six weeks. DH had been off work for many months, his disability (through work) was running out, and he really wanted to go back to work. We finally drove to Mayo and spent two weeks. Cost us a bundle, but DH was back to work within a month.

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I am so sorry I missed the other post on this......please know if I had seen it I would have been sending up prayers.....I will go look for it now....Great news though...but as said I would go with plan A and find another doc....Best wishes for everyone....Stacy
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I still think of Little Alex. He and his family are in my thoughts. That's good news, indeed!

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dirt_yfingernails
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Thanks for the good news update. Hang in there, Alex, and come back to Mommy and Daddy.
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Oh what great news this is. I'm keeping him in my prayers. I'd go with another Dr. too.
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Wonderful news! Hope he continues to improve!!

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