Friday we ventured into Overland Park, KS for Orion's pediatric GI appointment. It was only our second time to visit the great state of Kansas, and I think we were a mere 3 or 4 miles across the state line! Orion's visit to the GI Clinic at Children's Mercy South went very well. We were impressed by the staff and by his new doctor, Dr. Roberts. Essentially we discussed Orion's recent flare, getting him off the steroids, switching to Rowasa (an medicinal enema of sorts) when the next flare occurs, and his upcoming bone density test. One of the side effects of long term steroid use is having brittle bones. So this coming Friday we will journey to downtown KC for a bone density scan. Monday, we will be all having RAST tests to determine if we have an intolerance to gluten, milk, or other assorted items. I'll keep you posted.
p.s. This picture of Orion was taken when he was just over a year old (1998). Bath time is still one of his favorite pastimes.
2 comments:
I'm sure O is thrilled that you've put a nudie pic of him on the Web...
Seriously, though, thanks for the update and do keep us posted on the results of the other tests!
Love you!
Please please keep us up to date also! O is surely a brave little boy. He is always in our prayers.
Tell him we love him!
Mom
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