At the age of 2.5 months, Milena had her first epileptic seizure. The girl underwent examinations and doctors tried different medications, but none brought improvement. At 7 months, the diagnosis was made: epilepsy—West syndrome and cerebral palsy. Time passed, the girl grew, but she did not develop.
It took a long time to find the right therapy for Milena, and in 2019, long-awaited remission was achieved. The girl began to develop: she started paying attention to toys and cartoons, learned to sit, and to hold toys in her hands. For several years, the family forgot about the seizures.
Now Milena is 10 years old. She is a cheerful girl who loves her mom, dad, and two older sisters. Together, they go for walks and watch cartoons.
Recently, what everyone feared happened—a relapse of the remission. The seizures have returned and now occur every day. Doctors at the federal center recommend that Milena undergo genetic testing—whole exome sequencing. This analysis will help determine the true cause of the illness and select the optimal therapy.
The test is expensive, and the family cannot afford it on their own.
Please help Milena! Every day without proper treatment means new seizures and the loss of skills she has gained. Together, we can bring her back to remission and give her a chance to develop.
