He's fine...

howleyshell · February 2011

Well - not "fine" but nothing potentially fatal.

His WBC was fine and that's what I was stressing over.

She agrees that something's still not right and we're repeating the whole CBC with some more focused tests tomorrow AM.

She said that he may not metabolize B12 and/or folate properly and if that's the case he'll probably need shots for the rest of his life.

I'm TOTALLY good with that.

When I asked if this presentation could be the beginning of something worse she said not really.

She also said she'd never seen a blood panel like this out of a 4 yr old.

Not comforting.

So - if it's a metabolism thing I think I'm gonna ditch her and find someone who specializes in this stuff.

Who exactly would that be? I've got no clue.

And the deal with no freaking communication? She works part time AND at 2 different offices. I expressed my extreme displeasure at how this was handled and she assured me it wouldn't be an issue with this next draw BUT...

She said it took 3 days to get the labs back. Could be true but I'm finding that suspect.

She also said that she didn't have the chest x-ray yet. I'm calling serious BS on that one. It's digital. I saw it before we left the hospital.

I don't think her work schedule is designed well for regular patients but as a Mom who works part time I'm trying not to get my panties in too much more of a wad.

Thanks for your hand holding and well wishes.

I'll update if and when we have an actual diagnosis and treatment plan but the bottom line is that they don't think it's anything serious.

Thank...... GOD!!!!!

perry7285 · February 2011

i'm glad they don't think it's anything serious! hope you get some clear answers soon.

sommerrayne · February 2011

I hope you find a doc who doesn't have her arse confused with her head. It is promising that she assures you its nothing serious because that'd be malpractice to falsify that info.

Here's to a better doc ASAP!

crystalgirl · February 2011

So glad to hear it! Could that be an MTHFR issue (not metabolizing folic acid)?

itsmyangel · February 2011

So glad things aren't TOO serious for your little one. If you're unhappy with things, i would totally switch. There are tests that take a little longer to run as the serum in the tubes has to react in different ways with the blood etc depending on the test run. So it is possible that might take 3 days.....but I do also understand the frustration of not being able to get ahold of the doc. It COULD always be the office staff isn't getting messages to the doc or getting the labwork in front of her right away when it comes in as abnormal.

tina623 · February 2011

I'm glad they don't think it's anything serious. I hope you are able to find exactly what caused it soon.

efooey · February 2011

phew, glad you heard something

good news, and I hope they get to the bottom if it!

sasa625 · February 2011

I'm so glad you were able to get some info and that its nothing too serious! Hopefully you can find a doc you trust with better communication skills! I will say that DD had a chest xray that took forever to come back. Our pedi (who I love) was really mad about it... he said the image was digital but what they sent him wasn't large enough to read. But he called us at 8:30 on a Friday night with the lab results that had come in and then called again as more arrived in the system. There is no excuse for not getting in touch with you sooner! I'm sorry you had to wait and wonder!

PeachyKate · February 2011

I am so glad it is nothing serious! Whether she works at two offices or not it is still no excuse that she didn't get back to you, even if it was just to say she didn't have all of the results yet.

It will be interesting to see if some of that panel was just a fluke. I have had weird things happen before..last year I was called because my lab work came back that I literally had no platelets at all and when they retested all was fine.

I am also calling bs on the chest x-ray. Jax has had three now and the pedi always had the results within an hour or two.

emmyloustu · February 2011

Hmmm...maybe an appointment with a pediatric endocrinologist? I had some odd bloodwork as a teen and an endocrinologist was the only one who was able to sort it all out. Mine was hormone related (shocker!), but I think metabolizing things falls into the endocrine category? Maybe? Good luck! Keep us posted!

smilee · February 2011

Releasing a sigh of relief....

I am glad it does not appear to super serious, but SO sorry you guys had to go through all of this stress. I can't imagine.

Mouseygail · February 2011

Thank goodness!! Sounds like you still have a ways to go to get some answers, but so glad that it doesn't seem serious! I'm with you, I'd cut my losses with that doc and go find a new one ASAP. the pediatric endocrinologist suggestion sounds plausible!

mrsolsenk12 · February 2011

So glad that it is nothing serious although the "customer service" at the office leaves a little bit to be desired IMO.

armywife76 · February 2011

Mouseygail:
Thank goodness!! Sounds like you still have a ways to go to get some answers, but so glad that it doesn't seem serious! I'm with you, I'd cut my losses with that doc and go find a new one ASAP. the pediatric endocrinologist suggestion sounds plausible!

This. I'm sorry you have to worry about this. Hope he's better soon!

TakYelgif · February 2011

I don't metabolize B12 or Folate properly, never have never will. I see a hematologist once a year for blood work and a checkup and go once monthly for B12 shots. Totally doable it does suck in some ways though when I get sick I gat SICK and it takes twice as long to kick an illness as it would for anyone else. I also tire easily which is frustrating.

Anyways I just wanted to give you my experience it sounds like you are on the right track, IDK if the doctor you are seeing is a Hematologist but I highly recommend you get in with a good Hematologist. Good Luck!

dundasgirl · February 2011

Hi Howley! What a relief that it is nothing serious! I hope further investigation reveals something totally easy to remedy.

Take care. Whew!

SeaSoul · February 2011

Whew! It is so, incredibly nerve-wracking waiting on test results for our kids! Especially if they're exhibiting symptoms or have had previous test results that can be indicative of serious illness! So glad he's okay...hope you get to the bottom of it soon!