Tuesday, June 29, 2010

DIAGNOSIS!!!!!!!!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasovagal_syncope

We got our confirmed diagnosis today. VasoVagel Syncope. You can read about it in the above link. He had his final test today. It required him to be strapped to a table in an upright position and they tried to make him faint. He did. They were able to see what happens to his body during an episode because he is hooked up to monitors. They were also able to see how he has seizure like actions when he wakes up and how non coherent he is. All normal reactions to this type of blood and oxygen deprivation of the brain. He has a few things like more water and salt intake and some compression socks and some exercises he can do as the start of the treatment. The doctor, who by the way is so RUDE, said he wants to try these things first before they move on to medications. . He is a specialist and he is good and diagnosed Chris quickly, but is just a plain old jerk. This also means that he should have no medical reason to not go on a mission. I am relieved and thrilled to know what is happening to my son. Thank you all so much for your prayers. They have been answered and so have mine. On this subject anyway.

4 comments:

lindseyfrancom said...

I am so happy to hear that you finally have an answer. What a relief. I hope things start getting better for you and Chris from now on. Love you all.

Teri said...

So grateful for a rude doctor who knows what he's talking about. This has been a learning experience for our family that our prayers really are answered. We love you all!!!

Laurie said...

Great news!

Cyndi said...

I'm so glad you've got an answer and that it isn't too scary of one. I hope everything keeps going on the up and up for you and your sweet family. Love you!