GI Specialist....

We met with the GI Specialist today and, unfortunately, we don't know much more than before. The problem is that his symptoms cover a huge range of different diagnoses. So, they are treating everything like it's a possibility. The doctor we met with today said some of the possibilities are Celiac Disease, Lactose intolerance (which she doesn't think it would react so strongly, but, again, anything is possible), gall bladder issues, or just a REALLY bad viral infection that won't budge.

Logan will be put through another round of tests and procedures. He had more blood work today, a contrast-type x-ray tomorrow, a 3-hour lactose test sometime this week and an ultrasound on his gall bladder on Oct 28. They have prescribed Prilosec for his reflux and heartburn issues. They are hoping this tones down the stomach acid. She even sounded optimistic about the possibility of this drug alone curing his symptoms--We're not holding our breath, but stranger things have happened.

To me, she sounded like Celiac Disease was a great possibility. Brad thought they were just trying to rule out something that wasn't tested yet. This is why we BOTH attend conferences, therapy appointments, and doctor visits because we both walk away with an entirely different take on things!

She felt around his stomach (which is constantly extremely bloated these days) and he had the most pain in the general area of his gall bladder. Hence, the ultrasound. She said gall bladder issues tend to be like a roller coaster with it's ups and downs. Another possibility...Ugh!

If none of these tests reveal anything, they will do more invasive procedures with scopes. Luckily, he'll put out during it's entirety.

Logan has lost a lot of weight--he's down 4-5 pounds now, which is a huge percentage on his already too lanky frame. He's very pale and weak, low energy, decreased appetite. Whatever it is, it has definitely taken it's toll.

I wish I was writing with more positive or conclusive news, but we'll just have to endure more to get to the bottom of it.

I'm completely exhausted. The past 2-3 weeks hit me like a brick wall today. I'm looking forward to an early bedtime!

Thanks for hanging in there with us. Thanks for all your concern and support. It means the world to us!!!