Difficult Times

Sam has had a very difficult week. The antiseizure medication is very strong and Sam has had a bad reaction to it. This weekend the doctor cut the medication in half, and it is now at the lowest it can be while still protecting Sam. After many discussions with various doctors at the facility and outside the facility it appears that this medication is the safest, with the least side effects. Apparently all antiseizure medication is harsh. I have been told that it can take a couple of weeks for the body to adjust to it. It is sedative, so Sam has been both physically exhausted and also dizzy. They have been monitoring her blood pressure and heart rate, since she is generally not feeling well. She is only participating in Therapy classes a little bit in the mornings and then they need to put her into bed. It is tough to watch Sam go through this struggle, especially after her doing so well and having her first home visit. I do have faith that Sam will get through this, but it is very hard to bear witness.