Episode 10 | Roxanne’s Story – A son with viral encephalitis and epilepsy




Child Life On Call show

Summary: Just after entering high school and an outstanding performance in a football game, Roxanne’s eldest child, Rueben, began having high fevers and flu-like symptoms. After about a week, his parents find him having a seizure and rush him to the emergency room. He is diagnosed with viral encephalitis. A year later, his seizures continue and he is diagnosed with epilepsy. Roxanne tells their story, spreads hope to other parents facing similar challenges, and raises awareness about encephalitis.