Thread: My Son

Just needed to write. My son is 12 and for the last year in the mornings he told us he didn't feel good and his stomach bothered him. My wife and I being raised in the 50's figured, no fever go to school. Well two weeks ago he upchucked bile in the morning so off to the pediatrician they went. He wasn't sure so he sent him to a pediatric gastrointestinist (sp) This guy sent him for a cat scan of his abdomen which showed that both of his kidneys were on his right side. They then did an endoscopy and told my wife he had an ulcer on his esophagus. However none of this do they believe is causing the pain on the lower left side of his abdomen. A urologist was very interested in his kidney setup and said he had only seen this abnormality once before in the past 30 years. Of course he wanted to do more tests however when I asked is this causing his pain he said "well maybe". I am just really frustrated. We are taking him to another doctor next week. I am hoping it is something simple like gastritis or something simple. Sorry just had to write.

I am so sorry to hear that.
I have a daughter that's seven and I gladly take her pain if I could, when she is sick.
So even though I cannot fully fathom what you are going through I can understand your frustration.
Your family will be in my prayers.

Mats

Thanks Olav

Rich,
I'm sorry to hear that. On a good note, he's getting proper medical attention and we have top-notch diagnostic and treatment facilities here in North America. Got my prayers for all they're worth.

No need to apologise for the thread
it's good to have someone outside
the family to talk or vent to.

I wonder if drainage from the ulser
on his esophagus could be the cause
of the pain?

I will keep you and your family in my
thoughts.



Terry

What is your boy's name, Rich. I know this is causing you and your wife a great deal of anguish. I want you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers.

Rich,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

RT

Nothing can be a frustrating as seeing your own child in pain.
Have they checked his slpeen yet? I understand that might cause some bile to be thrown up.

You all will be in my prayers as well.

Originally Posted by urleebird

What is your boy's name, Rich. I know this is causing you and your wife a great deal of anguish. I want you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers.

His name is Richie not very original I guess.

thank you all for your thoughts and prayers