August 24th, 2010
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I loved this page so much when I drew it today that I had to finish it.
Typically, anti-convulsants are NOT prescribed for people with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, but PNES is very hard to diagnose – most (as in Aiden’s case) just being though of as epileptic and treated accordingly. PNES is usually characterized by side to side head shaking movements, biting of the tip of the tongue (not the sides), and squeezing the eyes shut (including resisting having them opened by others). There are other signs, such as weeping or crying, which Aiden is not exhibiting here.
PNES also have been known to increase in intensity the longer the person is seizing.
August 24th, 2010 at 6:43 am
so i’m guessing dosing for seizures in this situation isn’t the best course of action?
August 24th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I am so in love with this page, and the new details you keep adding to this plot. You’re fantastic :]
August 24th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Usually, no. But the medication given to Aiden is Paraldehyde, which is a sedative/hypnotic drug, that is also used as an anti-convulsant. I will explain more about it on the next page when they actually give Aiden the drug.
August 26th, 2010 at 12:57 am
I’M WORRIED.
August 26th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
I love this page. Particularily the last two panels. And your explainations. Poor Aiden. And poor Perth looks so worried. And Aubrey is so confused. >>:
August 27th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Man, poor Aiden! O.o Did he bite his tongue or something? I feel pretty sorry for Perth too. I think this is the first time I’ve seen him loose his cool.
I’ve just started reading ever since you guy did that guest page for Goodbye Chains (fab, btw), and I’m loving everything so far! Can’t wait to read more.