I am hoping that soon I will be able to share all of the improvements that Kaylee is making. In order to do that, I am going to paint the picture of how things are today and the specific challenges we are facing. Here are some of Kaylee's issues:
- pronoun reversal
- delayed echolalia
- sleep disturbances
- inability to understand most words (especially abstract ones)
- scripting
- hypersensitive audition
- inability to have a conversation
- inability to make choices
- constant low grade fevers
- toewalking
- irritability
- inability to transition to and from activities without tantruming
Kaylee's blood work shows:
- high lymphocyte count
- low neutrophil count (this combination is indicative of a bacterial infection)
- an active HHV-6 infection (although there are no symptoms present)
- an eosinophilic percentage of 3% (there should be none or a small trace, this is evidence for allergies)
- a high IGe level (also allergy mediated antibodies)
- a very high cholesterol count (205) (possible fungal indicator)
- high blood folate level
- high hematocrit and hemoglobin level (the exact opposite of what I expected!)
- a high NK (Natural Killer) Count
Next we will be talking about what treatment route Dr. Russell is planning on taking with her.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteSo many things that can be found in bloodwork. I am thinking about an appt. with my daughter's pediatrician to discuss these levels as some of them are just like my daughter's. Thanks for posting about this. You have a very informative blog.
Rachael- mom to an 8yo Asperger's dd
7yo suspected, and 2yo nt