Eric's medical journey.

Sorry for the emotional dump, but I need help... Those who know me know my love for my boys. My little monster Eric is 11 now, and as some know, and some don't know, a few years ago we started a journey to get his "Freaky Thing", as we called it, identified and under control. We have had about 5 hospital EEG's, a 5-day at-home EEG, a CT scan, an MRI, lots of bloodwork, and sleepless nights. We concluded that he had Epilepsy a few years ago. Since then, we have been to 4 different Neurologists and they put him on now 3 different medications. His seizures are difficult to predict but have gone from 2-3 per week to about one a month. When we started this process, the Neurologists said if we get to the point that we are on 3 medications at near maximum dosages without years between seizures, then it will be time to look outside the Valley for answers. Well... we got to that point last Spring. Eric was referred for Epilepsy surgery consideration to evaluate him for surgical treatment options. We have gone to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston twice now, and are going back next month for 2 weeks. While there, we will get a Nuclear PET scan, MEG scan, functional MRI, and standard MRI. We will also be doing an extended 5-day EEG all during the Thanksgiving week and the week after.

As much as I try to do things on my own, this upcoming trip is essential, and honestly, it is going to be expensive. I've been working extra to save what I can. All the payments and co-pays for next month are adding up past the original predictions. I am humbly asking for any help that we can get. If you are unable, I ask you to keep my lil monster in your thoughts. ❤️