My son suffered a seizure one New Year's Eve aged 12. Totally out of the blue. We're a while in a and e but then he was in no immediate danger and would expect those in need to be seen first anyway.
He suffered from absence seizures almost continuously for three months. During that time I kept a diary. He was diagnosed with epilepsy within three days and prescribed medication which didn't work. However because the paediatric doctor listed to me and checked my diary they immediately changed the meds and my son stopped having seizures within 24 hours. Fit free for five years and driving and living a full life.
Very impressed.
The only niggle I have is that once he left paediatrics there has been to follow up checks.... but then again the NHS is fully stretched and he has no need as yet. Thank you york for being vervefficient during a worrying time!
"Felt listened to"
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