With some medications, such as the antispasmodic drug Depakote, regular blood tests will be required. These medications should be avoided by patients who do not have regular access to quality lab facilities, such as those living in remote areas, unless all other alternatives have been explored. For those who can drop into a doctor's office for a blood draw once a month, however, monitoring soon becomes part of your regular routine. For obvious reasons, children don't relish blood draws. Stickers, treats, and other rewards for bravery can help.
Blood tests are especially tough on children who are sensory-defensive.
An occupational therapist may be able to help you with techniques for desensitizing the area from which blood will need to be drawn. Numbing ointments can also help. Seizures are the result of nerve cells that fire off abnormal electrical charges. They have many causes, and there is more than one type of seizure. There are three general classifications of seizures, two of which can be broken down into subcategories.