Monday Evening, June 27th - Day eight update

Hello again everyone,

Today started off a little rough this morning when Tori had a either a seizure or a myochronic reation. The nurses call them 'rodeos' and Tori was all over the place... It is definitely not very fun to witness but thankfully both the doctors and our favorite Neurologist Francis were present during the episode. The doctors believe it was a seizure but the Francis believes it was caused by myoclonus which can be treated with the correct drugs. So Francis decided that Tori was to be given a new drug called Keppra and I'm happy to report that she had NO seizures for the rest of the afternoon and through Monday night. The Keppra does seem to make her a bit more drowsy so the breathing test has been postponed until Wednesday so Tori can be without any sedation. She needs to be fully aware for that test.

Tori's neck brace was also removed on Monday!! She has even turned her head a few times which is something new for her. I also spent several hours with her today and tested her eye reactions to me moving around the room and out of her view. She definitely tracks the movement with her eyes but we don't know exactly what she is seeing at this point. I also tickled her ALOT and I can get reaction from her much more easily than last week and with the slightest touch at times.

That is the update for today and please continue to keep Tori in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks,

The Schmanski's