We finally got test results back!!! Allie's MRI was completely normal. From her lumbar puncture, they found that she had decreased HVA (homovanillic acid) in her cerebral spinal fluid. The neurologist says this is reason for her seizure-like episodes. So. . . we went back up to Primary Children's Hospital to get her blood drawn again yesterday. They are testing her tyrosine hydroxylase level. It has to be sent to a geneticist in Georgia, so it will be another 3 weeks or so until we get results back. This should tell us IF she has dystonia (a neuromuscular disorder which can be controlled by medication) and if she does, how mild or severe it is.
The neurologist said that sometimes babies levels are just off and they can get better on their own (essentially "grow out of it"). It has been 4 weeks since she has had any "episodes" and her neck is doing better so he said he feels optimistic about this.
We are so happy and feeling so blessed that she is doing better!!! I know that priesthood blessings work!!! It is a true power from God.
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That's good to hear, Amy has been keeping me posted, we'll continue to pray for her!
I am so glad you guys are getting some answers. Keep you in my prayers.
Love and Miss you tons ! :)
Jacqui
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