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« on: July 20, 2009, 10:40:29 AM »
My 7yr old grandson, Zeke, has had stomach problems since he was a baby. Always throwing up. He has been on every prescription made.  Then they decided it was "stress". He throws up several times a week.  He even was sick standing in line at Disney World a few weeks ago.  No signs of sickness -- just suddenly throws up.  Now, on Thursday, they are doing an upper GI.  One possibility is "abdominal migraines". Another is a "kink" in his intestines.  They have also scheduled an appt with a neurologist to look at his nervous system.  He gets sick at school, in the middle of the night, stress, no stress---there doesn't seem to be any one specific trigger.  Ezekiel is such a sweet loving kid. He and I are extremely close. (that is his picture on my facebook).  I will go with them to the hospital on Thursday.  I would rather be there than wait at home.   So, some good thoughts for one of the sweetest little boys ever would be very appreciated    :grouphug;
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« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2009, 10:48:58 AM »
You got it, Paris!   :2thumbsup;

I hope they can find and fix Zeke's problem.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2009, 10:59:50 AM »
Sad when a person cant be diagnosed.

So much sadder when that person is a small child.
Positvie thoughts and prayers for his family and for Zeke...
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2009, 11:04:15 AM »
I love that name Zeke. Poor little guy, I hope they can figure out a way to get rid of this problem. HUGS for him (and grandma too!) :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2009, 11:18:49 AM »
 :cuddle; Oh paris, thoughts and prayers for Zeke and your entire family. I know all about GI problems. Please let us know what you find out.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2009, 12:10:59 PM »
Sending all positive thoughts to you, Zeke and your whole family, Paris.  I hope they can discover a diagnosis and get things sorted out for little Zeke.
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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 12:14:02 PM »
Love and prayers for Zeke, for you and for all the family  :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 01:49:49 PM »
Special thoughts coming Zeke's way!     :cuddle;
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 01:51:54 PM »
I hope they do things that are painless on Zeke, or else knock him out. Good luck.
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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2009, 02:26:44 PM »
Paris, I'm glad you are going with him.  He'll feel so much better with your there. 
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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2009, 05:26:04 PM »
Doesn't not knowing a cause always seem to make things worse?  Hope they figure something out for him soon.

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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2009, 06:06:47 PM »
love and thoughts for the little guy- and a few for you... :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :flower;
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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2009, 06:16:40 PM »
My prayers are with Zeke and his wonderful grandma. Please keep us posted.  :grouphug; : :waving;
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« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2009, 06:32:17 PM »
 :grouphug; I hope you all find answers for Zeke.
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« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2009, 06:53:13 PM »
Paris,
One of my students has abdominal migraines and his vomiting tends to come in batches. Out of the blue.

BUT, they have been able to narrow it down to some specific food sensitivities that are fairly easy to control.

My thoughts are with you and Zeke. It is always hard on children when they don't understand what is causing their troubles.

 :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2009, 08:22:38 PM »
You have my positive thoughts Paris  :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2009, 08:35:52 PM »
I can give you good thoughts.... will you take a prayer too?

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« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2009, 11:22:53 PM »
Sending you good thoughts, Paris. It would be wonderful if it was a little old allergy.
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« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2009, 12:43:44 AM »
I send you all my positive thoughts and
wish Zeke good luck at the appointment.
Hopefully they find a diagnosis soon.
Best wishes from Kristina. :grouphug;
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« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2009, 02:35:54 PM »
Your words were just what I needed----thank you all.  Rerun, please start those prayers!  Thank you  :cuddle;    He has been dealing with this since birth, so now, he just throws up like it is no big deal.  They have gone through the food allergy process, the presription anti acid route.  I have been doing tons of research (of course!) but my daughter hasn't. I like to know what to expect and be ready to ask questions.  Although she works with extremely ill people everyday, this is her little boy and that is different.   He is coming over to "play" tonight.   :2thumbsup;  He knows he is going to the hospital and that he will drink a milkshake.  HA!  He might throw it at them when he starts to drink it. This could be very ugly!!!  LOL  But, for tonight, we will watch America's Got Talent and cuddle for awhile.    :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #20 on: July 21, 2009, 03:49:10 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2009, 05:05:26 PM »
Zeke did amazing today.  He was nervous during the check in part. I had given him new Star Wars cards, so we were playing with them while Mom did the paperwork stuff.  Then we went to radiology and he was a real trooper.  He asked me lots of questions.  He had asked his Mom all of them already, but I think he needed to hear Nana agree with Mom!  He drank the barium and then watched the pictures of its progress.  He thought that was cool.  Then we went to ChickFilet for lunch. He hadn't eaten a bite since dinner the night before.  After filling his tummy, we went to my house and played Star Wars card games.    :2thumbsup;   The radiologist said things looked good anatomically, no kinks, etc.  Next appointment is with the neurologist.  He is so tired of throwing up, I think he will go to any doctor right now to find out what is going on.  Thank you for all your good wishes.  I needed a place to worry about him that didn't involve relatives!  I can always count on all of you.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2009, 11:53:19 PM »
Paris you most certainly can count on us, we are all hoping and praying for a good outcome for Zeke, bless his heart.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2009, 07:12:12 PM »
Paris, I'll continue to pray for Zeke. I hope the doctors find an answer for his problem soon.  :grouphug; :waving;
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« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2009, 08:05:06 PM »
It is nice for the news of what it wasn't. But still not knowing has to hard. Big hugs to Zeke and all of you! :grouphug;
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