Update on Abby.

Well, I just heard from Abby's pediatrician. The lead test they did at Children's Mercy showed a lead level of 5. Safe is anything under 9. Most kids test between 1-3. Skylar did the same thing at her nine month appointment. Her lead level was 5 as well. The doctors just check it again in 3 months and make sure it isn't going up. Skylar's came down to 3 this last time. We will check Abby again in 3 months and see what she is doing. Conclusion there....lead is not causing her febrile seizures.

Dr. Riordan also got the results of her EEG they did on Friday. While it is not completely normal it is not abnormal either. Apparently she does show some spikes in her brain waves but the doctors are saying that these are normal variants and don't indicate a seizure disorder. Diagnosis is still atypical complex febrile seizures brought on when she spikes a sudden high fever. Dr. Riordan's nurse told me that while he is not concerned at all about her results he does want us to consult back with the neurologist at Children's to be sure they agree with his interpretation of the EEG. He says that something like 7-8% of the population have these variants in there brain waves and have no seizures at all. I am sure it is the genius 7-8%. :) More active brain, you know. So right now, I am just waiting for Children's to call us back and confirm what our doctor thinks. I will keep you posted.