quick thread, anyone still up & online?

[Dixie]

anyone there just for a chat?

Hi sb34, it could be Alkaline Phosphatase. (Google's a wonderful thing) but don't do a search for it as 99.9% of the results are incomprehensible medical things! I'd imagine that if they are happy to see your dd next Friday then they can't be that worried - surely they'd FIND an appointment if they were?

I did manage to find some info but would rather not post it as a little knowledge is a dangerous thing and I have no idea what I'm talking about.

The (very) bare bones are:
"Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the liver and bone. It should be noted that children, especially teens, who are undergoing rapid growth changes, have naturally elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase due to rapid changes in bone remodelling. For this reason, the normal values for alkaline phosphatase in children and teens is in an accepted higher range"

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It didn't really say much else - it was a paragraph amongst a lot of other stuff.
here is my Google search (I hope!)

There are some scarey bits but it seems to imply that children usually aren't tested as their levels can be 'abnormally' high due to growth spurts.

It didn't really say much else - it was a paragraph amongst a lot of other stuff.
here is my Google search (I hope!)

There are some scarey bits but it seems to imply that children usually aren't tested as their levels can be 'abnormally' high due to growth spurts.

Why did I do that?? I KNEW I didn't want to press the Refresh button!

sb34 sorry to hear there still seems to be some concern for your dd. Perhaps you could try ringing NHS Direct, or your GP tomorrow, for a precise explanation of the significance of this test. you're in my thoughts, Mopsy x

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Sb34 you are not being neurotic - your DD is genuinely ill. If it helps put your mind at rest get onto your GP.

sb34 - I can relate to what you're going through. I had a similar thing happen with my ds's 'neutrophil blood count'. We had to rush back for several weeks for more blood tests. In the end we saw our paed who said it hadn't really been necessary. If I'd gone to my brilliant GP earlier (instead of being brave by myself) it would have been sorted sooner. Please see your GP or HV - they may be able to reassure you. How's babe doing now ? Take care Mabs

sb34 - just caught up with you on this thread, how is dd doing, as the others said, if you are still not happy, push for another appointment. I have found sometimes that it is easier to get through my GPs recepionists if I say I have spoken to NHSDirect etc,

take care, jemw

My thoughts are with you, what a terrible thing! It seems awful to think that when you posted a few days ago your dd was just ill, and now it has come to this! Perhaps you can postpone any birthday celebration until she has got over this, after all she won't remember will she? It will be a better celebration in a way because she will no longer be ill - let's be postive here! She is receiving the best possible care, if it really was anything that serious she would be in hospital. Medical staff always have to give you the worst possible outcome, so just bear that in mind.

Please do keep us updated on how she is progressing. I'll include you both in my prayers!

SB34, sending best wishes your way. I hope it turns out to be just 'one of those things' and you can enjoy your dd's birthday.

Just want to add my best wishes and prayers.

sb34, thinking of you, hope you manage to get some reassurance.

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Sb34 - thinking of you all, hope all goes well. Hope I'm not giving unwanted advice but as well as GP you could also try health visitor if you want more advice or info.

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sb34 - this is only my opinion but... if there's another child involved ,keep them away from the hospital. In some ways I find I cope better alone. As you may or may not know I've been to see numerous different consultants with ds (22 months)

This may sound a bit stupid but I've sort of got a pattern now . If its tests that are relatively non-invasive I always go alone (with several bags of quavers) but I always try and take dh with me when we have the follow-up results appt.

Some of the results we've had have been bad and some good. I'm sure you'll be fine, get the appointment over with and have several large glasses of wine at the party afterwards. Let us know - thinking of you.

Good luck sb, thinking of you and hoping all will be well Mopsy xxx

I think Mabs is right but about another child.
When I have to take ds to hospital I usually give dh the option (otherwise he gets upset). If you have questions sometimes it's easier if you write them down beforehand I found that I'd want to ask then forget once I was there.
Don't worry about the party - friends will only be more than willing to help - it doesn't matter if everything's not spot - ds and dd will have a great time. In terms of telling people - I only told if asked - I think it depends on how you feel tell people if you want or keep it to another time.
The weather where I am is lovely at the moment hope all goes well let us know, I may well have a drink to you later.

Sorry Dixie I am one of those unforgivable people who should have read this thread right from the start. So sorry about what's happened - you don't seem to have been on (this)line for a while how are you?

Oh Dixie, what a terrible time you've been having. Like Jendy I hadn't seen this before- I think I must have been on holiday. How are you? Are you still getting a chance to look at the boards sometimes? Please post some more if you get the chance. I'd been wondering and worrying about how things were going with your baby's kidney condition but had no idea that you were coping with all this as well. All my love.

Jendy - yeah good point. The problem i have is that my dh was in denial of ds' condition for so long that he was more of a hindrance to me at the hospital. He's better now though (a bit)

sb34, the weather should be gorgeous for you this evening. Hope the sun is shining on your family in every sense, and that you had good news today at the hospital.

Hi sb34,
How did you get on at the hospital, been thinking about you, I hope it and the party went well.