Ok - here goes. The phone rang a few minutes ago and it was the nurse I talked with earlier today to when I learned that there was abnormal results for Kelton. A doctor reviewed the results. The sed rate is 29 and they like it to be less than 21. it would indication inflammation but it isn't a reason for weight lose.
There are other values that are low but they are"just low". Not ideal but would not be attributed to weight loss.
So.....as far as they are concerned, at this point, there is nothing significant in the blood work relating to his weight loss.
*taking a deep breath*
Ok. I'll take that today. His doc (who is out today) will call Monday to go over things and I will ask her then where we go from here.
This is hard and it sucks and it's scary.
But I'm trying to look at it this way - his blood counts are good enough that they clearly are not concerned for things like leukemia or something awful. So...baby steps and breathing. Right?
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I am so happy nothing was too "off". I hope you get some more answers soon.
Emily
This is good news Casey.
They're ruling out the big things!
One of my best friends had a terrible rash and a growth on her neck, all her doctors were telling her that it was probably cancer, and then she visited this incredible allergist (who was recommended to her) and found out she'd developed a milk allergy, that wasn't even permanent. She went from thinking she had cancer, to cutting out milk for a week. I'm praying it's something like that. An allergy or little infection that has caused his little body to respond with some weight loss.
And I don't mean to be a nosy nelly, but is there any chance there is a correlation between the ceiling and Kelton's weight loss - like black mold or something? My aunt had mold in her floors when a pipe broke and that can cause a ton of health issues.
I hope you don't have to wait too long for results and that the answer is just a little blip on the radar of Kelton's life. Sending big hugs and love to you!
FroggyMama: Since the water leak is very, very recent and Kelton has been losing weight for a few months now, I'm going to go with no, it's not a black mold issue. Though honestly, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a home in the Pacific NW that didn't register *some* black mold readings. It's wet here. Almost constantly. I don't think our house would have a significant reading of mold but I do keep that possibility in the forefront of my thinking all the time. But mostly I think it's because I'm neurotic like that. :)
The ceiling, once they stop the water from entering, (which should be Monday) will be treated with Kilz to stop mold growth and then repainted.
Good thought though- thanks!
I am thinking of you. I realize we don't really know each other even though we do live at opposite ends of the same town...but if there is anything I can do...(it's lame when people say that) but I mean it really...gawd, how scary. Hugs for you all.
Okay, maybe someone already said this but what about his thyroid? I think tons of people have reported weight loss with hyper thyroid. Anyhow- that's just my thoughts this morning.
Thinking of you on this very cold and snowy Chicago morning.
Heidi
I am so relieved that it wasnt something *major*. Hopefully you will get some answers soon! T got some abnormal tests back when we went to the dr when she was little, re her liver, but they told me it could have been an excess of Tylenol that I was giving her for teething. So something "abnormal" could be something little... Enjoy your weekend! Jeri
I am glad to hear that things aren't that bad at this point! I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. I hope the Lord brings you some peace & comfort as you wait. Have Faith that it will all be OK!
Good news. And yes ... baby steps, deep breaths, and whatever it takes. I'm thinking of you guys. Huge hugs.
What's the SED rate? I feel like I missed a post. I'm SO THRILLED to hear his blood counts look good, etc.
Have you googled yet, now that you have ruled out some of the worst things? I will totally google for you if you want.
I'm so sorry that you're having a hard time with your boy. I feel terrible that here I am complaining that I have a sinus infection and you're dealing with your baby! You have all of my help and support and I will hold you all in my thoughts!
I'm backreading here and even though I know the news is better today (Friday) this still brings tears to my eyes...
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