While Logan does not really enjoy going to all these doctor appointments, he does enjoy some of the cool things to see at "The Castle" where some of his appointments take place!
Well, I know many of you that visit this page truly care to know about how Logan is doing medically, so I thought this would be a good place to post a little update.
I took him back to Sioux Falls today for two more doctor appointments. One was just a check up, with the endocrinologist (thyroid doctor). The other, with the nephrologist (kidney doctor), was very "spur of the moment." The kidney doctor called us on our cell phone on Saturday to share with us that he wasn't very happy about some blood work that came back to him on Logan. Currently, the kidney doctor is trying to figure out why Logan got a kidney stone at such a young age, and how we can prevent him from getting another one. Calcium build up in the kidneys causes most kidney stones (Logan's included). When they tested his calcium levels, he is at a 12.8. Below 10 is normal, and 14 is the magic number for "dangerous." Logan's level went from 11 to 12.8 in about 2 months time, which is also not normal. The doc is not okay with Logan's numbers being that high, because, not only can he be forming more kidney stones as we speak, but it can really be damaging to other parts of the body. The kidney doctor thinks part of this problem is inherited (from me) and part of this is a problem in the parathyroid. At least, they are hoping the problem is with the parathyroid, because that could be treated with medicine. Luckily, the endocrinologist that we see is dealing with Logan's thyroid problem, so it worked out great to see both doctors on the same day. The docs are waiting the get more blood work back, as well as a urine test, and then together, the nephrologist and the endocrinologist will try to come up with a plan to help Logan's level get back down to a comfortable number. Of course, all of this means MORE testing in the near future, MORE waiting, and MORE doctor appointments to come. What is becoming daunting is that these appointments are in Sioux Falls, requiring Logan to miss a day of school, and for Jeff and I to miss work. We will make as many trips as we need to in order to get Logan "healthy," but it is stressful and nerve-wracking on all of us. I feel so sorry for Logan to go through all of the poking and prodding and tests that he is being put through, but we know they are all to benefit him, and he is so brave through all of it! Luckily for us, Logan doesn't look or act "sick" at the time being, which is a blessing. We are also truly thankful for all the AWESOME doctors that are helping us to get Logan in good "working order!" The kidney doctor today came in an hour early, before his clinic even opened, so that we could see him on a day that we already had another appointment with another doctor, and not have to make an extra trip to Sioux Falls! They are REALLY GREAT people that care a lot about their patients - KIDS! Hopefully we get some results and answers from the tests today very soon!
