Diagnostic Tests
May 3, 2012 18:49:41 GMT
Post by Charlie Arnold on May 3, 2012 18:49:41 GMT
Another thing we could do with building up is what tests everyone has had. I am coming across time and time again, mainly on the HFI board that some very similar differential diagnosistic tests are being done, especially on the kids.
Maybe we can draw up a list between us to see a common pattern of negatives to help future parents not to have to put their kids through unnecessary tests. Maybe highlight positives in blue
Megs: symptoms tested for :
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Skin rashes
Colicky pains as a baby
Low energy
Low concentration
Blank episodes
Mood and energy swings
Passing out
Poor sleeping pattern
Noctural enureses
Tests done since she was a baby:
Lactose intolerance - bloods age 2 and breath test age 5 - negative
Celiac - bloods age 2 - negative
Helicobacter pylori - breath test age 3 - positive and treated
Fructose intolerance - breath test age 5 and 7- very positive
Blood tests for liver function - age 6 - negative
Ultrasound on abdomen - age 6 - negative
General bloods for screening - age 7 - all fine
Lumbar puncture for Glut 1 deficiency - age 6 - negative
Blood fasting tests - age 7 (having been off fructose of 2 years) - negative ie, blood went low but body reacted correctly.
EEG x3 - age 6, 8 and 9 - negative.
ADHD screening - borderline.
Motor skills tests - low score on speed and precision.
HFI gene test - awaiting results now.
No wonder the poor kid is fed up.
Maybe we can draw up a list between us to see a common pattern of negatives to help future parents not to have to put their kids through unnecessary tests. Maybe highlight positives in blue
Megs: symptoms tested for :
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Skin rashes
Colicky pains as a baby
Low energy
Low concentration
Blank episodes
Mood and energy swings
Passing out
Poor sleeping pattern
Noctural enureses
Tests done since she was a baby:
Lactose intolerance - bloods age 2 and breath test age 5 - negative
Celiac - bloods age 2 - negative
Helicobacter pylori - breath test age 3 - positive and treated
Fructose intolerance - breath test age 5 and 7- very positive
Blood tests for liver function - age 6 - negative
Ultrasound on abdomen - age 6 - negative
General bloods for screening - age 7 - all fine
Lumbar puncture for Glut 1 deficiency - age 6 - negative
Blood fasting tests - age 7 (having been off fructose of 2 years) - negative ie, blood went low but body reacted correctly.
EEG x3 - age 6, 8 and 9 - negative.
ADHD screening - borderline.
Motor skills tests - low score on speed and precision.
HFI gene test - awaiting results now.
No wonder the poor kid is fed up.