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abnormal blood work 11 yr old son
by Dar584, Nov 27, 2008 10:17PM
Just wondering if anyone could help me. My 11 yr. old son get sick quite frequently. Quite a contrast from his siblings. He also complains of leg pain constantly. A couple of weeks ago he was running a fever had a sore throat, stomach pain and leg pain. He slept in the fetal position crying off and on. I took him to the dr. and told them this was the fourth time he was sick since school started so they ran some blood work. His lymphocytes were low, monocytes were high, and his EBV Igg titre was high. The dr. acted like no big deal and said it was probably viral. When I looked things up on the internet everything said either immune problem or infection. Well today his leg hurt so bad today he could barely walk (never any injury) and he is complaining that he is very tired. His knee and above and below it seem swollen. He also was found to have a small neuroepithelial cyst in his brain which they monitor but say it is no big deal. He also spent a few days in the hospital at 2 wks old for very bad ear infection, and then again at 3 wks old for high fevers. Needless to say I am worried about him but the dr.s act like nothing is wrong. I am not sure were to go from here or what might be the cause. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks from a concerned mom.
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by mommy52, Dec 26, 2008 03:29PM
My suggestion, if you are not comfortable with MD or he is not answering your questions, get another doctor. That is what I did. We are our children's advocate. Sometimes we have to go with our gut feelings. You know your son and you know how he reacts when he is ill. Take him to an orthopedic (pediatric), if leg pains continue. May just be growing pains. He more than likely will x-ray and can tell if there is a tumor or any bony abnormality present. As for the other symptoms, you amy be lucky and fiind a pediatrician that also specializes in blood disorders. We were lucky and found one, but even he was unable to diagnosis son's cancer. Sent to Emory where he was diagnosed several days later. Again, go with your gut feelings. YOU know your child. Prayer for you and your family. Madlyn
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