Sunday, August 2, 2009

Probably Wondering What's New...?

Well, I guess we're not out of the woods on this Pelizeus-Merbaucher Disease. In fact her neurologist thinks it's for sure and he says he hopes to be proven wrong. I have been on the phone with people across the country and way out of my intelligence bracket trying to find some answers on where to go from here. And this is what I have come up with at this point. Although we have not had a diagnostic test, Sydney has all the symptoms of PMD. I will have more tests done, but this is such a rare disease there isn't too much information. There are 250 cases in the USA and about 2,000 known worldwide. At this point we are trying to treat her symptoms. That is more important that putting a label on her. We have got to stop these seizures. Then, we need to get her nutrition going as strong as her body will allow. We need her to stop vomiting. These thing are on the top of our priority list right now. I have found a family support group that has been able to answer some big questions for me and point me in some direction. This will be a saving grace. There is "one" Doctor who specializes in this rare disease and other similar diseases. I talked to him last week. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. Please keep Sydney in your prayers. Love, Amber

4 comments:

dane said...

Im so sorry! I will be praying for you :)

Jackie

Unknown said...

Sorry to hear that you are not outta the woods yet! We are thinking and praying for you guys all the time! You guys are doing everything you can and then some! Sydney has such great parents! Let us know if we can do anything! We would love to come over and see you guys! Let us know when would be a good time! Love you guys!
Martta

Angie Currie said...

We had a wonderful time with you guys after the twins party. We really enjoyed and appreciated the quality time we got with you. You are both amazing parents and very strong. I'm so happy that you found a support group. You have amazing friends and family to support you and we do know what it's like to connect with people who truly know what you are going through and understand when you explain what is going on. It is a relief to know that you're not the only one. It is so important to stay connected and get ideas that may help Sydney or learn from others failures and successes. We love you guys! Always in our prayers....Josh and Angie

MMcGraw said...

Scott & Amber,
We are sorry to hear that things are not going as well as they were in your last post. The many ups and downs must be very difficult for you. We are glad you have found a support group, and we hope you are also drawing as much strength as possible from your family and friends who care so deeply for you three. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always and if there is anything we can do, please let us know!
Love,
Lynn & Mike