Due to the spells Bob was having over the weekend, Bryn recommended that he have a 24 hour EEG evaluation completed. Bob was admitted to the hospital yesterday (Monday) and began the EEG monitoring then.
After reading the EEG results today, it was determined that Bob was indeed having seizure activity. A second round of immune suppression medications were being given to Bob via an IV this evening. These medications give him unpleasant side effects, including causing him to at times feel icy cold and at other times, over heated. Needless to say, they make Bob very uncomfortable.
Due to the seizure activity he's been having, coupled with some general anxiety, Bob has had some increased difficulty with his memory today. His conversations have frequently looped, although he does appear to be retaining more memories than he was the first time he experienced these seizures back in September.
All of this is to be expected with Bob's current state. Bryn, along with Bob's doctors, have all stated that he may need up to four doses of the immune suppression medications, so to be having a second dose this evening is not unexpected. He may remain hospitalized through the week.
Megan was given permission from the nursing staff to spend the night with Bob. This is extremely comforting to him, but also taxing on Megan, as the way Bob is handling his anxiety is through talking. If you're up late this evening and into the early morning hours, please send positive thoughts of rest and relaxation to Bob and Megan. May they both find some quiet solace in each others presence this evening.
Thank you for the update Michelle. We're praying down here in Roanoke!
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