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Illinois Mom Tries 20 Drugs, Daughter's Seizures Persist

5/28/2026

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Brandi Sharp, a school nurse in rural Hazel Dell, Illinois, has tried over twenty anti-seizure drugs for her 13-year-old daughter Cambrie across eight years without success.
Cambrie continues to experience uncontrolled seizures despite the extensive medication regimen.
Sharp monitors Cambrie's breathing throughout the night to watch for seizure activity.
The neurologist says Cambrie's epilepsy adapts, causing medication rebounds.
He notes that benzodiazepines and phenobarbital are among the drugs tried.

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Story summary

Brandi Sharp, a school nurse in rural Hazel Dell, Illinois, has tried over twenty anti-seizure drugs for her 13-year-old daughter Cambrie across eight years without success.
Cambrie continues to experience uncontrolled seizures despite the extensive medication regimen.
Sharp monitors Cambrie's breathing throughout the night to watch for seizure activity.
The neurologist says Cambrie's epilepsy adapts, causing medication rebounds.
He notes that benzodiazepines and phenobarbital are among the drugs tried.