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| It's nice to find other parents that are going through similar things. Let me introduce myself. My name is Melissa and I have a 2 yr. old that is undergoing speech and occupational therapy. About a year ago a pharmacy made a huge mistake and instead of giving my daughter an anti-biotic they gave her an anti-seizure med at twice the normal dosage for her size. We didn't discover the mistake until she already had 4 doses and that was only because she spiked a fever over 102'F. We of course rushed her to the E.R. and after much difficulty they finally got blood drawn and an IV in, (which really ticked me off that it took over three tries for each and this was a pediatric hospital). Her toxicity level was 32, she was admitted for 20 hrs. But, the damage was already done. Between the anti-seizure meds and the trauma of the E.R. she lost all speech, fine motor and even some social skills. I am very happy to say she is now showing improvement and can say 30 words (not often but they're there) and can sign 10 words. She is also slowly regaining some social skills. I think part of what is difficult for me is before all this happened she was a really talkative and outgoing, happy kid; and now she's an extremely shy, scared and timid little thing. It's really frustrating for her, since she knows what she wants to say but just can't get it across. She does do well with other children (pretty much anyone under three and a half feet), but even then she can be a little to nice; she tends to hold hands and hug kids she just met (which can freak them out a little). The fact that her only other sibling is 19 yrs. older (half brother) doesn't help. So, now the goal is to find other kids for her to play with that are excepting or at least tolerant of her affections. So if anyone is near my area (Bedford, Ohio) and would like to get our kids together for a play date please send me a message. |
| Posted by Melissa on 09/24/2008 09:26 AM
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Welcome. Wow, that is a lot ot happen to your daughter. I am glad she is doing well and getting better.
Have a great day!! |
| posted by Marie on 09/24/2008 09:49 AM
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| Couldn't imagine! Hope you took them to court!!! |
| posted by Suzanne on 09/24/2008 10:00 AM
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Melissa,
So very sorry to hear about your daughters situation, especially since it could have been prevented. My youngest daughter was adopted from China when she was 41/2 and she did not speak English. Although for very different reasons, she too got very frustrated about not knowing how to get across to us what she wanted or needed or was feeling. That gradually got better the more she was able to communicate. She speaks well now although she is getting language assistance in school. (Kindergarten) Best of luck. I don't live in Ohio but I'd love to keep in touch! |
| posted by shari on 09/24/2008 04:29 PM
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