Today I took Harry back to the pediatrician so she could review his blood work and other testing he had done last week. She said all is well, except, he tested positive for Hepatitis C. His liver function however was completely normal. She said best case it was a false positive, but, if the test again comes back positive, he'd need to be seen by a pediatric Gastroenterologist from Boston, who has office hours here in Dartmouth once a week. I debated whether or not to have him retested (since it means drawing blood again) or just going ahead and making an appointment with the specialist, and after talking to Mike we decided to make the appointment. Unfortunately, he can't be seen locally by this doctor, so tonite we'll decide whether to have him retested at the lab or make an appointment to have him seen in Boston rather than here. What little I know about HVC makes me more than a little concerned. Praying, Praying, Praying the test was wrong!
Oh Judy! We will be praying right along with you - for sure!
ReplyDeletePlease let us know how it goes.
Sending good thoughts that everything turns out okay!
ReplyDeleteI am praying that the tests were wrong also! Keep us updated!
ReplyDeletePraying the first test was a false positive!
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted!
Jane
OMG! Didn't they do blood work in Russia? I hope it is a false reading,he is full of so much energy etc. Keep us posted Harry is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteyikes! was his hep test clear in russia?
ReplyDeletePRAYING! Man, I am SO behind on everyone's blog - I am so sorry it's taken me a week to see this! I am a bad friend!
ReplyDeleteThe good news is that if something comes of all the testing - you are in the USA! And, you have access to the best medical experts here...and you can call them, they will probably call you back, you can ask questions, and they will answer you in a language you understand (generally)...
Keep us posted!