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Shak		#31 Posted : Saturday, April 06, 2013 8:49:10 AM
Rank: Elder Joined: 2/22/2009 Posts: 2,449 Location: Africa		@Pierce, I hope you will keep us updated on his progress
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Wendz		#32 Posted : Monday, April 08, 2013 11:56:54 AM
Rank: Elder Joined: 6/19/2008 Posts: 4,268		Pierce wrote: Dear Wazuans, My son, 2 years 4 months old has been experiencing acute pain on the knee for the last 4 months. The pain moves from one leg to the other. The pain dissapears for about 10 days then reccurs. Doctors (general practitioners/paedetricians/bone specialists)have done numerous tests including Xrays,MRI's,Ultra Sound,Full Body Haemogram etc and are unable to diagnose what the problem is. Initially he was put on a very strong dose of anti-biotics and pain killers. The pain subsided for a little while but resurfaced before the dosage was over. As his parents we completely reduced his intake of animal protein and sugars (no snacks, no sweets etc) but the problem still persists. It is now extremely frustrating (for us as his parents) as he is in alot of pain and cannot walk. Anyone with ideas on a way forward! Pole. this must truly be frustrating when a kid is in pain and he thinks you would be able to "remove" the pain and you are helpless. Before taking drastic measure like going to India, try out the local medical services available. you might realise is is easily treatable if properly diagnosed. Start with Kijabe. I've copied a relative who is in medics to check out for me too. if she comes with something helpful, i sure will get in touch. Take heart, all will be ok.
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Pierce		#33 Posted : Friday, April 12, 2013 4:52:33 PM
Rank: Veteran Joined: 3/16/2009 Posts: 1,464		Thanks Wendz. An update on where we are. After collating the advise, we ended up booking an appointment with a Consultant Physician & Rheumatologist at Aga Khan. He has prescribed varios tests shall be done tomorrow. He has also changed medication (basically to deal with the pain) that the young one will be taking as we await test results. In my opinion there is quite some posibility it is some form of Rheumatism.(The doctor outlined about 6 possible ones in children) It was abit scary and disheartening when doc mentioned that it could be a type which is not curable and one must await the kid to outgrow it. Anyway, shall await test result(some will take upto 2 weeks) then see way forward. Asanteni sana for all your advise, contacts, consolation. Enjoy your furahi day.
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Elder		#34 Posted : Friday, April 12, 2013 5:01:29 PM
Rank: Elder Joined: 9/7/2010 Posts: 2,148 Location: elderville		Pierce wrote: Thanks Wendz. An update on where we are. After collating the advise, we ended up booking an appointment with a Consultant Physician & Rheumatologist at Aga Khan. He has prescribed varios tests shall be done tomorrow. He has also changed medication (basically to deal with the pain) that the young one will be taking as we await test results. In my opinion there is quite some posibility it is some form of Rheumatism.(The doctor outlined about 6 possible ones in children) It was abit scary and disheartening when doc mentioned that it could be a type which is not curable and one must await the kid to outgrow it. Anyway, shall await test result(some will take upto 2 weeks) then see way forward. Asanteni sana for all your advise, contacts, consolation. Enjoy your furahi day. In my prayers. He who can express in words the ardour of his love, has but little love to express. - Petrach, Son. (That men by various ways arrive at the same end. - Montaigne, The Essays of.)
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butterflyke		#35 Posted : Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:22:17 PM
Rank: Elder Joined: 5/1/2010 Posts: 3,024 Location: Hapa		@Pierce, from reading your update, at least you are closer to understanding the problem and therefore finding solutions. I pray for the best for your son and family. He is faithful. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. - Muhammad Ali🐝
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Wendz		#36 Posted : Monday, April 15, 2013 3:11:58 PM
Rank: Elder Joined: 6/19/2008 Posts: 4,268		@Pierce, pole i took long to respond. My fault. this is what i was told and quote ..."most likely having a condition known as TRANSIENT SYNOVITIS (can google). the cure is usually pain killers. can see a rheumatologist for confirmation of diagnosis first". I see you've already seen a doc. lets here what the diagnosis is.
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McReggae		#37 Posted : Monday, April 15, 2013 3:17:37 PM
Rank: Elder Joined: 6/17/2008 Posts: 23,365 Location: Nairobi		Great hearing the progress thus far, all the best mate!!! ..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
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