My son's doctors are making me crazy...He is only 4, should I Question them?

Question

In Sept. 06, My son was hit in the back of the head with a shopping cart, through my own investigation, at the base of his spinal cord. That night he had his first seizure. He was given an MRI in emergency. They told me he had something abnormal meaning something had not finished growing with the rest of his brain. He has had 2 more since. He is being medicated with Kepra.2cc am and 3cc pm. He is sceduled to have another MRI this month, Should I question the doctors, or should I focus more on what happened with the shpping cart being the cause? I am told head trauma can cause seizures. I don't want my son to be medicated for a misdiagnosis. Please help. Jennifer
A Mom who just wants to do the best for her son.

Answer 1

I am sorry that you are feeling frustrated, I have been in your position too.

What is your gut telling you? Never misjudge your instinct, my doctor always says that he trusts what the mother says, you know your own child best.
Yes, it's true, head trauma can cause seizures and Epilepsy, but it sounds like in your son's case, it is a growth defect. Perhaps, the issue was already there and it was exacerbated by the shopping cart?
If you are not comfortable with the treatment(or lack thereof) by the doctor, then seek a second opinion; it is your right as a parent to do so. I would also talk to your pharmacist about the different medications and the effects on your son. Believe me, when it comes to medications, I totally trust the pharmacist more than the doctor, they know more about this then they do.

I hope this helps, and I wish you and your son all the best.

Answer 2

Regardless of what caused the seizure you have to try and prevent future seizures. Once a person has had one seizure, regardless of the cause, they have a higher tendency to have more. Remember, seizures means the death of brain tissue. Until a definitive diagnosis is reached I would keep him on the medication. Hang in there, I know this must be a difficult time for you and your family.

Answer 3

Always question a doctor, they're only human. Also, you may want to try a chiropractor. I had a friend in school whose daughter was having seizures that were being helped by a chiropractor, and hers were not even caused by a trauma. I would believe seizures caused by a trauma would be helped more by a chiropractor, because physical problems need physical solutions. Makes sense to me. I attached a study, hope that helps, Good luck

Answer 4

Jennifer: Definitely question your doctors. Make sure they have evaluated all the possible causes. Get a second opinion. Do your research, bring notes, take notes. Talk to others. Nothing is as important as the health and security of your child. Best wishes!

Answer 5

I know "money doesn't grow on trees", but if you are uncomfortable find another doctor--preferably a Neurosurgeon. Look in your Yellow Pages under "Physicians". Tell them what you've been through and let them go from there. Good luck!

Answer 6

I always question doctors. Gather as much info as you can, so that you can ask the best questions that you can. Talk to different doctors. Search the net. You can't know too much about this type of thing.

Answer 7

I say trust the doctor cause he is far more educated the one of us. But take him to another doctor tell them about what happened and ask the for there diagnosis.

Answer 8

go try a Major university if possible they are state funded if $$ are not there and up to date do not risk it

Answer 9

Nothing wrong with a second opinion.