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The ups and downs of a diagnosis
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The past few weeks have been a puzzlement for our family as we have waited for a diagnosis for our nine-year-old daughter. Initially I feared she had developed an eating disorder, rather disheartening considering she is so young. Then doctor determined she had hematuria, blood in the urine, but was at a loss as to the cause. He informed us the cause could be a lack of proper function of her kidneys or liver, a cyst (doctors try hard not to mention the word tumor to parents), or kidney stones. An ultrasound, blood tests, x-rays and a CT scan ruled out all of the above. The final diagnosis? A virus. Yes, a virus.We have a check up in two weeks with another urine screen to test for blood. If she still has signs of hematuria she will need a bladder scope. If not, I guess will chalk it up to a virus and move on with life. This process has been frustrating and scary for our family. We tried to cushion Cassidy from our worries so that she could carry on with the daily business of being nine-years-old. But as we lay awake in bed at night, the what-ifs made for some long nights.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
6-06-2006 @ 6:42PM
bluepaintred said...dealing with sick kids is hard , our six year old is sick with smehting ... we dont now yet what, he has had test after test, ultrasounds ect, they dont know what, our 4 year old has had two operations so far, our 2 year old is just a brat!
GOOD WISHES HEADINGYOUR WAY!
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6-06-2006 @ 7:24PM
Mami Delux said...Sorry to hear your child is unwell. I am a new mom and still very sensitive to my baby's ups and downs. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you and your family, specially since doctors can't point out what it is therefore cannot offer any solutions. I hope she gets well soon, I wish you/her the best.
warm wishes, MD
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6-06-2006 @ 8:13PM
Jacqui from the Bay Area said...It is always heartbreaking to read about children getting sick, much more for parents like you who are struggle with the what-ifs of an uncertain illness. As a mother of three boys, my heart goes out to you. From my family to you, our prayers for your daughter's recovery.
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6-06-2006 @ 8:15PM
erin729 said...How scary that this whole thing must be. I do hope that she knocks this virus out of her system soon. Best and healthy wishes!
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6-06-2006 @ 8:49PM
cee said...I am so glad it turned out to be a virus! We are in the middle of tests for my 10 year old daughter. She is experienceing pain, blood in her urin and repeated infections over the last FIVE months. I hate thinking of the what if's!
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6-06-2006 @ 9:01PM
ann adams said...I was hoping to hear good news from you and this sounds encouraging.
The unknown is always so frightening and I know how hard it is to keep going when a sick child is constantly on one's mind.
My best wishes for her continuing recovery.
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6-06-2006 @ 9:10PM
Uly said...Given that she's being dragged to the doctor for tests, and she has to know you're worried about *something*, it might be good to talk to her about it. This way you can reassure her of any worries she may have developed independently.
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6-06-2006 @ 10:30PM
LUCILLE said...I WILL SIMPLY PRAY FOR CASSIDY....NO ONE BIGGER THEN GOD IN THE WORLD.....LOVE AND LUCK TO ALL OF YOU....
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6-06-2006 @ 11:30PM
kristi said...I know first hand it is rough dealing with sick kids esp. when they do not act too sick. my son was just diagnosed with kawasaki desease and so far has had no heart problems but have read that could become an issue when he gets into his teens. (he is 8). So it is good to hear that this is just a virus and lets keep praying it is no more and will not last long.
best wished and prayers to the whole family
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6-06-2006 @ 11:59PM
Lisa said...Have you ever thought about consulting a professional medical intuitive?? I don't mean the psychic hotline either, THere are very qualified people who can really put your mind at ease by intuiting what is going on and often times they pick up on things that a doctor has no clue to such as nutritional causes, you'd be really surprised how many things are nutritional that doctors don't have a clue about, that's my second opion a very qualified professional nutritionist and a medican intuive, maybe it sounds crazy but this is how I have dealt with things and it has worked for me! I pray that you will have peace of mind!
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