Thursday Morning Update

Mike finally got settled in his room about 6:00 last night. He spent over 24 hours in the ER! He is hooked up to an EEG once again (this is the third time) with a video camera (this is the second time) to see what his seizures look like.

(sleeping in ER with EEG hooked up)










We don't expect it to show anything, because the others haven't. We were told 20%-30% don't show up on EEG and those in the temporal lobe don't show because it is too deep in the brain. He is still having seizures every night, so we are sure they will be able to capture an episode on film. One of the head neurologists (no pun intended!) asked Mike how aggressive he wanted him to be in figuring out what is wrong. Mike told him to do what ever it takes. He wants to work and drive again and doesn't want Becka's day at home to be an extension of her day at work. He has been quite concerned for her and the heavy load she is carrying. Before he left Ohio to come to NH he talked to his neighbors (they have a great neighborhood) and asked them to watch out for her. They have done a great job! When her back was so bad this winter they actually were competing over who was going to shovel her driveway first! They have a very large yard which has to be mowed with a tractor. Two of their very good friends are faithfully taking care of that for them. The Durkee's are so thankful for you!

We don't know yet what other tests will be done but someone mentioned the possibility of doing a PET scan. Will do another update later today when I (Kathy) get to Boston and get more information.