Charlene's seizures were at single digit for the past 2 days. The doctor told us to consider a new medication. Either potassium bromide or another med starting with v (can't spell). The doc said that potassium bromide might help cos of Charlene's see-sawing seizures.
We decided that we would give potassium bromide a shot. Our little research showed that potassium bromide is the first ever anti-convulsant used before phenobarbitone was invented. However, due to its narrow theraputic range (i.e. difficulty in determining the effective dosage), it is seldom used in humans but commonly used in dogs.
We smsed our prayer support group and got our brothers and sisters in Christ to pray that the medication would be effective in controlling Charlene's seizures. In fact, with potassium bromide being effective, we could take off other anti-convulsants which have more side effects.
We also highlighted our financial situation with the doc and asked if some of the more expensive medication (which are not anti-convulsants could be taken off).
I was also thankful to Pastor Timothy for specially coming down to pray for Charlene and for me.
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