Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with absence seizures (petit mal). My 3.5yr old is showing classic signs and I have an appointment next week with my gp to get a referral to a specialist. I'm so scared that she will need to go on medication. She has numerous seizures a day, up to six that I witness and I can't seem to find a trigger. They last up to ten seconds but usually only about five. I'd love to hear from anyone with any experience or info about these seizures. I'm quite terrified. There is no history of epilepsy in my or my husband's family that I am aware of. Thanks in advance x