Summary
Vanessa Hickle shares her experience of noticing serious symptoms in her son, Easton, from a young age. Despite repeated visits to doctors who attributed the signs to "new-parent anxiety," a new pediatrician identified a brain condition called cortical dysplasia. Easton was later diagnosed with epilepsy and began receiving treatment to control his seizures.
Key Facts
- Vanessa Hickle became a mother to Easton at the age of 19.
- Easton's legs turned purple, and he had shaking issues from around one month old.
- He missed developmental milestones like rolling over and grabbing objects by six months.
- Initial doctors suggested it was "new-parent anxiety" and required therapy.
- A different pediatrician identified a brain issue and referred them to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
- Easton was diagnosed with cortical dysplasia, a brain development disorder.
- Easton was also diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing multiple seizures.
- He started medication, which has helped control his seizures.
