His Seizures were so Violent they broke his bones!

In this emotional episode, Dermot O'Kelly shares his son’s battle with autoimmune encephalitis, where the immune system attacks the brain. His son suffered severe seizures, dislocated shoulders, a fractured spine, and spent two months in the hospital, including 16 days in the ICU. The family faced saying goodbye as he was resuscitated.
His son experienced psychosis, violent outbursts, catatonia, and absence seizures. He lost the ability to read, write, and speak and had to be spoon-fed. Despite undergoing multiple treatments and facing complications like osteoporosis and a compressed spine, he is now home and making progress, though still struggling with memory issues and fatigue. His immune system is suppressed for two years to prevent further attacks. Eoin's story is one of resilience and hope amid great adversity.

[@JoanneMcIntosh-mm7mv]

Such an amazing father and family as a whole, so incredibly sad and scary to think in the blink of an eye, how life can change immeasurably and the pain inflicted on one family.
A raw, honest and extremely emotive account of a parent's unimaginable nightmare but equally the most heartwarming story of hope and comfort it will provide to many.
Sending lots of love and prayers to Eoin and his family.

[@Flumpsgirl81]

Great podcast and Dermot is stronger than he realises.

[@triciabrodie1015]

A very raw and emotional story of one family's nightmare of what happened to their son. Dermot I am sure this will help others who could have their lives changed overnight.. Sending all my love to you and the family. So happy to have met you all and are close friends now.

[@gemmajohnston1118]

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