The first week of August was our annual Andros family reunion at the Oregon Coast.
The weekend we were leaving found KC, Sam and I in the ER. We were there 7 hours on Saturday and then 3 more on Sunday while the doctors tried to figure out why Sam had swollen joints, bruising and bumps all over his lower body. After a priesthood blessing, many vials of blood and finally a pediatric specialist, it was determined that he had HSP (Henoch-Schonlein purpura). It is not common and thus the difficulty in diagnosis.
He is recovering already.
It was an exciting way to start a vacation. I had a little different perspective going on this trip, not worrying about all the little things, but instead being extremely grateful that we were all there together.
Sam's legs on Tuesday.
The doctor gave us the "go ahead" to take him to the beach. We were told he might be sore and uncomfortable. He is a tough little guy and he only complained once or twice about sore joints. His poor little legs looked the worst and his ankles, knees and hands swelled up but he just kept running and jumping and enjoying his time with his family.
4 comments:
Poor Sam! These pictures don't really show how bad the swelling was. I am so glad he is getting better quickly. You are right - he was a trooper at the beach!
Megan,
Johns brother Joe was misdiagnosed and almost died before the doctors figured out that it was HSP, He spent several weeks at children's.
Holy cow!!! Is he feeling better now??
I missed these pictures the first time around... Poor Sam! We are all so grateful that he is doing better and that he is so strong!
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