Yesterday we got a call from the Dr and we were told that Edwin most likely has Strep Arthritis, not the end of the world. He could be in pain for 6 months, and then everything would be back to "normal". And then today the Dr. called and we are now looking at Rheumatoid Arthritis or Rheumatic Fever on TOP of the Strep thing. Nice.
So, on Friday we have to take Edwin to Mishawaka and get an echo cardiogram (help me spell check!) and then next Tuesday he has to get that weird eye check done and then next Friday...you guessed it. We have to go to Riley. Crap. I thought we dodged a bullet, but we did not.
They are concerned about his heart, due to Strep. A couple of months ago 6 kids and Eddie came down with Strep. Edwin showed no symptoms, so we didn't really worry about it. Well, I guess his showed up in a different way and the antibodies (?) are attacking his joints and causing him pain. And then if Strep is left in the body it can mess with your heart...hence all the heart testing. I guess that one of his other levels came back high today and that is what makes them think that he has real arthritis not just strep arthritis.
So, today we took the boy to get a shot and he is not talking to me still....isn't parenting fun?
Keep the little dude in your prayers...this may be a long road.
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