Writing insights, fiction excerpts, and random observations from a left-handed Aggie with an affinity for the offbeat and obscure
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Nightmare over
Since the beginning of January, we have been dealing with a major health crisis. My 11 year old son became very ill. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called HSP that caused intestinal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, and a rash. He was treated with steroids and gradually weaned off. Unfortunately, he became sick again after going off the steroids. Multiple hospital and clinic visits later, I became overly emotional and started crying in front of a doctor who proceeded to tell me that I needed to seek psychological counseling. I guess when even the best doctors in the world can't tell you why your kid isn't getting better, where do you go? What do you do? For me, it was a turning point. I resisted the urge to call that doctor some colorful four letter words. Instead, I made the decision to switch my son to a gluten-free diet and see what happened. At that point, I felt like I had nothing to lose. The results have been phenomenal. He hasn't been sick since last Thursday and he's healthier and happier than he was before he got sick.
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