Something is Wrong with My Son
 

hi gang,

i haven't been able to read or post in a week or so and find that i sure miss this place when i can't stop in. it has been a horrid week. the coming one doesn't look much better but i'm willing myself to maintain some optimism.

one of my sons started complaining of pain in his back a week ago thursday. neither of us thought much of it at first but after the pain got worse and started spreading, we went to the doc....who had no idea what was wrong. he sent us home with instructions for trevor to rest. :confused:

the following morning he got up and told me he felt light headed. he looked pale as a ghost. i took his pulse and it was extremely low. called the doc who sent us straight to the er. 5 hours later, and without any explanation or new information, we were sent home. instructions were to follow up with the first doc. :confused:

the following morning we had some xrays done. went back to the first doc. 3 hours later we still know nothing. back home we go and trevor assumes his position on the sofa. doc calls and says we've got a referral to a rheumatologist. this seems sensible to me....except the appointment is in july. yes, i said july. :mad: try again, i told them.....and not so pleasantly, either. they call back an hour or so later and tell me they've decided to refer him to an orthopaedic specialist instead because they can see him in two weeks. well....ok....:confused:

meanwhile my son is planted on the sofa, getting grouchy and depressed, and missing far more school than he can afford to...and just, well, hurting. :(

the following afternoon trevor volunteers to go get the mail. i think to myself...maybe things are looking up. by the time he walks to the box and back which is maybe 100 yards, his chest is hurting so bad he has to lay back down. scared me to death, that. :(

i call the doctor. he doesn't know what to suggest. i can't stand not being able to make the pain go away. trevor's siblings are trying to be cooperative but it's stressful, beyond stressful. the house is a wreck, everything and everybody's out of sync and these are the times i just wish i had a little bit of help.

tomorrow morning i am thinking i will either call the primary doc again and tell him i want trevor admitted or take him back to the er. if this was something that just hurt but didn't leave him unable to function, i would wait. i am not an alarmist by any stretch....but i don't think any of us can take this not knowing, and not knowing what will hurt next, much longer. it seems maybe they can run tests and get consultations more quickly if he's there. i don't know....i am on the fence. i feel inadequate to make the decision and am not so certain i trust the doc to make it.

lulu is supposed to be spayed on tuesday. i've been dreading it and looking forward to getting it over with at the same time. now i don't know what will be happening on tuesday.

if you have the time, i would so appreciate a prayer or good thoughts sent our way.

please pardon the grammatical errors that are likely all through this....i am too darn tired to edit. thanks for reading.

My heart is breaking for you.. Please be assertive and make them test and find out whats wrong! I will pray for you and Trevor.

Courtney, I am so sorry that you are going thru all of this. I hope that the drs will be able to diagnose what trevor is going thru. It terrible to not know what it is that is wrong. Take one day at a time and as just keep positive thoughts going. I'll be keeping you and your family, skin and fur in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs. :) Bo

So sorry you are going through this. Prayers and good thoughts headed your way. You are absolutely doing the right thing by being persistant. Do not ever question yourself over that!!! (just a little pep talk there, don't let up until you get answers!!!).

sending prayers your way...I hope the Dr. can find out what's the problem....please keep us updated...

How far are you from a Children's Hospital? I know Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter is in Virginia...are you close to them? I would take him thru the ER and tell them you're not leaving until he is pain free. I hope they find what is causing his pain and please keep us updated....i'll keep you and your son in my prayers...and your little furbaby too. Good luck and god bless.

Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending prayers your way. Keep good thoughts and I hope they find out what is causing Trevor's pain.

Special thoughts going your way ! I hope your son gets better soon.

Having gone thru similar problems with my granddaughter my suggestion is to be persistant. Stand up to the drs. until you get answers. How old is your son? The suggestion re: a children's hospital is a great one. Kallee's pediatrician sent us every place before we finally got answers....orthopedic dr., kidney drs., Shriners hospital, neurologists. Just keep at it. Prayers for you

Sending you prayers for answers and full speedy recovery!

I hope you are able to get some answers soon and that your son is feeling better VERY quickly!!

I'm certainly sending prayers your way. That' s really worrisome.:(

Hope you find answers soon. I will keep you and your son in my prayers.

I am so sorry that your son and your family are going through this. It is horrifying not knowing what is going on with your child. My son is a regular at Hopkins, so I understand your frustration and fear.

The only thing I can tell you is to stick with your intuition and keep letting the doctors know the seriousness of the situation. You are his advocate and doing what is in his best interest, so continue to stay strong, have faith, and say what is on your mind! As he needs to see your strength now!

Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.