Bear had 6+ seizures in 90 minutes early this morning (3am). The worst cluster yet for our big guy. I gave him a dose of pheno but they were coming closer and closer and we were concerned about his body temperature. Plus he had a focal seizure and bit his tongue or lip -- blood everywhere -- though the bleeding stopped before we got him into the car. He's been at the emergency clinic since 5:30 this morning, he had a seizure upon arrival. Scared me to death because he was strapped to a stretcher (he was postictal in the car and wouldn't get up) and his seizures are super physically active. They gave him diazepam immediately to calm him, then started a diazepam infusion about 6:30. No seizures since so that's good. They'll keep him for six hours after they stop the drip so he'll probably have to be there overnight. I'm told he's eating and drinking, even with the drip, so he must be feeling better. I hated leaving him there. He's such a sweet, gentle soul and he must be scared. And I like to be involved in his care; handing it off to someone else is just not my style.
What a horrible night. Plus, we just bought a house and are seriously cash-strapped. The estimate for his treatment was about $2000. Good lord. There was no question about our doing it, but it adds another dimension to the stress and concern we feel about Bear. I hope this new behavior doesn't mean his epilepsy is getting worse. I hope and I pray...
