Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... - Parent-2-Parent & Reflux in Children

**AggieMom** · May 8th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Nathan had his appt with the ped this afternoon to follow up on the heart murmur the GI heard last Fri. He listened and listened and finally said he could not tell if he heard it because he knew the other dr heard it or if he really heard it, but he thought he did hear something. He felt his liver and agreed it was either enlarged or being pushed down by some other organ and he decided to refer Nathan for an EKG. He said that, just by looking at Nathan and how well he gains weight, he is pretty sure there is no heart problem there, but he also said he would hate to assume that nothing is wrong and find out later there was a problem that could have easily been discovered by doing a simple and non-invasive test, so he said he would like to err on the side of caution and do the EKG anyways. He did say though, that he would be SHOCKED to see anything but a normal result come back on it, so that made me feel a whole lot better!

He checked the abcess while we were there and said it looks like we did exactly the right thing by calling the ID and getting him on meds right away. He said it looked to him like a Staph abcess, most likely MRSA and as long as it continued to improve, he thinks Nathan will be just fine.

Their office was going to call and schedule the EKG so I will let you know how that goes!

**nicholasmom** · May 8th, 2006, 03:59 PM

I am glad the abcess looks better. I hope the EKG turns out to be just another normal.. but a peace of mind. Hugs..

michaelsmum · May 8th, 2006, 04:07 PM

Keeping everything crossed for normal results from the EKG

**Mandys Mommy** · May 8th, 2006, 04:25 PM

I am glad that he is being cautious and having a EKG done, Praying for a normal result..

I am glad that the abcess is looking better.. Hugs to you both..

**~ Jennifer ~** · May 8th, 2006, 05:49 PM

I'm glad they are being on the cautious side and ordering a EKG.... better to be safe. Please keep us posted on the date.

~Lara~ · May 8th, 2006, 06:40 PM

Im am glad your appt went well, i would also rather have it come back normal the test and have peace of mind than always wondering what ifs and should haves. Please update us.

**ChillyJJ** · May 8th, 2006, 07:21 PM

YAY on the abcess looking better (good job you guys!) and wow for the EKG... as he said. Better safe then sorry. Let us know what happens Mel.

Steph8 · May 8th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Yep, better safe than sorry!! I bet he will be fine though!! Good luck and let us know!! He is so adorable!

Btw, I was born with an ASD and had a heart murmur for 3 years of my life. I had many EKG's and I never remember them being bad at all.

Hugs.

baileysmommy · May 8th, 2006, 08:45 PM

WOW sweetie, you did have one crazy GI appointment!! I am sure everything will be fine, but glad the doc is being safe!! I would feel much better having it done!!! Let me know how it goes, thinking of sweet lil chunky monkey!!

**srmina** · May 8th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Praying for everything to be normal.

**~*Danielle*~** · May 8th, 2006, 09:08 PM

Sure hope the EKG comes out well.
Glad to hear the abcess is looking better.
HUGS hon

Jenna M · May 8th, 2006, 09:21 PM

THinking of you, and praying for a normal EKG. Please keep us posted.

BTW....LOVE the avatar!

**JacksonsMom** · May 8th, 2006, 09:30 PM

I hope everything comes out normal with the EKG. Glad the abcess is looking better.

serre727 · May 8th, 2006, 10:20 PM

I hope the ekg goes well. I just wanted to tell, when ever my sons gets an ekg, I ask to look at it and the paper that prints out says right on it diagnosis. If you are anything like me and hate waiting for the phone call of the results... maybe they will tell you right then how it came out.
I'm sure your ped is right that it will be totally normal, but it's great that he/she's cautious

Megan · May 8th, 2006, 11:03 PM

Glad to hear the abcess is better! I hope the EKG turns out fine, I'm sure you'll definitely feel better after having it done. Maeve's always been pretty cooperative for EKGs, even the 24 hr Holter monitor type, they're not bad at all.

**connorsmom** · May 9th, 2006, 12:20 AM

I am so glad the abcess is healing. I hope the ped is right and the heart murmur is nothing.

**iamblessed** · May 9th, 2006, 12:32 AM

It sounds like good news for Nathan (and he so deserves it.

) I will keep him in my prayers that all goes well.

**merrifay** · May 9th, 2006, 08:44 AM

I will be praying for gooe results from the EKG. I'm glad that the abcess is healing.

juliefrog6 · May 9th, 2006, 12:05 PM

I'm sure the EKG will be fine. I hjust hope he doesn't pull the leads off while they are running the test. As easy as it is to run, I bet it's a hoot to see a kid Nathan's age do it. Good luck.

May 8th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#1
AggieMom Community Host of Home Life and Immune Disorders and Deficiencies P2P Supporter: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somewhere outside of Houston, Texas Posts: 5,940	Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... Nathan had his appt with the ped this afternoon to follow up on the heart murmur the GI heard last Fri. He listened and listened and finally said he could not tell if he heard it because he knew the other dr heard it or if he really heard it, but he thought he did hear something. He felt his liver and agreed it was either enlarged or being pushed down by some other organ and he decided to refer Nathan for an EKG. He said that, just by looking at Nathan and how well he gains weight, he is pretty sure there is no heart problem there, but he also said he would hate to assume that nothing is wrong and find out later there was a problem that could have easily been discovered by doing a simple and non-invasive test, so he said he would like to err on the side of caution and do the EKG anyways. He did say though, that he would be SHOCKED to see anything but a normal result come back on it, so that made me feel a whole lot better! He checked the abcess while we were there and said it looks like we did exactly the right thing by calling the ID and getting him on meds right away. He said it looked to him like a Staph abcess, most likely MRSA and as long as it continued to improve, he thinks Nathan will be just fine. Their office was going to call and schedule the EKG so I will let you know how that goes! __________________ Melody DW of Doug and SAHM to Nathan 3/23/05 Dx with - Reflux, Torticollis, mild Plagiocephaly, Hypotonia, Global Dev Delays, Myopia (nearsightedness). Has - PT, OT, DT. Takes - Prevacid, Axid, Albuterol prn, and Miralax. Nicholas 11/11/02 Dx with - Reflux, Dumping Syndrome, DGE/Gastroparesis, Reactive Airway Disease, Hypotonia, Transient Hypogammaglobulinemia of Infancy (Primary Immune Deficiency). Has - Open Nissen Fundo, Pyloroplasty, G button, Pump feeds, Hippotherapy. Takes - Axid, Reglan, Periactin, Miralax, Nasonex, Flovent, Albuterol prn, Lactobacillus Acidophilus supplements. Visit Nicholas and Nathan at: http://www3.caringbridge.org/tx/nicholasp/ Community Host of Immune Disorders & Deficiencies and Home Life Forums.

May 8th, 2006, 03:59 PM	#2
nicholasmom Community Host of Immune Disorders & Deficiencies, Medical Matters, Preschool Years, and the Elementary Years forums. P2P Supporter: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 9,227	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... I am glad the abcess looks better. I hope the EKG turns out to be just another normal.. but a peace of mind. Hugs.. __________________ Amy, Mom to Kayla 1/17/96, Epilepsy takes Keppra and Relpax Noah 2/1/99, Mild Reflux takes Prevacid and Nasonex Nicholas 12/21/02 , Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID), Asthma, Reflux, takes D'Allergy Jr, Nasacort AQ, Bactroban Nasal spray and Miralax daily and other meds prn and gets IVIG every two weeks SubQ at home Visit Nick's website

May 8th, 2006, 04:07 PM	#3
michaelsmum Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 65	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... Keeping everything crossed for normal results from the EKG __________________ Debby Mum to Michael!! 24+5 Nov 99, Dysphagia, Pharengyl stage swallow impairment, Bulbar Palsy, Dysfluency, G-Peg fed, Hypotonia, Ligmentus Laxity. CLD/BPD, Autism and Learning Difficulties. Michael's website

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May 8th, 2006, 06:40 PM	#6
~Lara~ Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 633	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... Im am glad your appt went well, i would also rather have it come back normal the test and have peace of mind than always wondering what ifs and should haves. Please update us. __________________ *~Lara~* *SAHM to Tal (10-02-2005)* Open Nissen Fundo, Pyloroplasty, G Tube 100% tube fed. Meds: Prilosec

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ChillyJJ Community Host of Crafty Creations and Behind Closed Doors Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,396	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... YAY on the abcess looking better (good job you guys!) and wow for the EKG... as he said. Better safe then sorry. Let us know what happens Mel. __________________ Jennifer B - SAHM to Michael (7/18/97) and Connor (3/22/01) "You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams." - 'The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran Come see what's new in the Crafty Creations forum!! For more adult conversations come see what's *Behind Closed Doors* (email comments@parent-2-parent.com for password)

May 8th, 2006, 08:44 PM	#8
Steph8 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 944	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... Yep, better safe than sorry!! I bet he will be fine though!! Good luck and let us know!! He is so adorable! Btw, I was born with an ASD and had a heart murmur for 3 years of my life. I had many EKG's and I never remember them being bad at all. Hugs.

May 8th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#9
baileysmommy P2P Supporter: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NC Posts: 976	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... WOW sweetie, you did have one crazy GI appointment!! I am sure everything will be fine, but glad the doc is being safe!! I would feel much better having it done!!! Let me know how it goes, thinking of sweet lil chunky monkey!! __________________ Melissa- Tristan(7) asthma, wild man: John Bailey(3) severe asthma, Gerd, fundo x's 2, pylorplasty, g tube,Bronchiolitis Obliterans, IV steroids, IVIG monthy, my lil hero. http://www2.caringbridge.org/ca/bay/

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*~Danielle~* Community Host of Reflux in Older Children, Fundo Issues, Our Special Kids and Matters of the Mind forums. P2P Supporter: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 7,257	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... Sure hope the EKG comes out well. Glad to hear the abcess is looking better. HUGS hon __________________ Danielle Proud mommy to Nicholaus Patrick 7-26-95--abused at age 3 months resulting in CP, seizures, blindness, nonverbal, nonmobile, GERD (nissen fundo 10-3-02 and g-button) my little prince ; Alexander Martin 12-15-00 (died 12-17-00)--my angel ; Victoria Noel 3-25-02 and Elizabeth Ashley 7-6-04--my two little healthy angelic princesses ; Wife to Christopher 6-21-99

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serre727 P2P Supporter: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 759	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... I hope the ekg goes well. I just wanted to tell, when ever my sons gets an ekg, I ask to look at it and the paper that prints out says right on it diagnosis. If you are anything like me and hate waiting for the phone call of the results... maybe they will tell you right then how it came out. I'm sure your ped is right that it will be totally normal, but it's great that he/she's cautious __________________ Jinjue Mom to Ashlyn 9/03 Jacob 3/05- Dilated cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, failure to thrive, gtube/nissen 9/05, button 10/05- my little man! Medications-NaCl, Lasix, Reglan, Polyvisol, Aspirin, Enalopril, Digoxen, Aldactone, prevacid,culturelle,zyrtec and milk of mag.

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Megan P2P Supporter: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,389	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... Glad to hear the abcess is better! I hope the EKG turns out fine, I'm sure you'll definitely feel better after having it done. Maeve's always been pretty cooperative for EKGs, even the 24 hr Holter monitor type, they're not bad at all. __________________ Megan Wife to Chris since 8/8/98 Mom to Maeve: 3/13/03 Complete AV Canal Heart Defect , Ptosis, Duane's Syndrome, Bilateral Postaxial Polydactyly (all surgically corrected) GERD and DGE Former NG then G-J tuber, now with MICKey G button Meds: Digoxin, Enalapril and Periactin. No more reflux meds! Jack: 5/20/00, Loving kindergarten http://mysite.verizon.net/maevecatherine (new site, still under construction) or http://www.carepages.com Carepage Name: BraveMaeve

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iamblessed Community Host of Children's Medical Matters P2P Supporter: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a world all my own! Posts: 3,521	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... It sounds like good news for Nathan (and he so deserves it. ) I will keep him in my prayers that all goes well. __________________ NOAH (10/25/99)- 35 week preemie due to HELLP syndrome; asthma, reflux, congenital bronchial stenosis; double aortic arch (surgically repaired 12/1/04), IgG deficiency (outgrown!), hiatal hernia, possible seizure disorder undiagnosed; extrinsic esophageal compression, causing dysphagia and oral aversions: all around great kid and destined to be a 1st round draft pick! PRINCESS ABIGAIL (10/17/01)- chronic sinusitis, chronic ear infections, enlarged adenoids & tonsils (revised & removed 12/16/05), ecsema, asthma, chronic abdominal pain and re-diagnosed refluxer: Noah's biggest fan and the best little sister around! Noah's Website

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May 9th, 2006, 12:05 PM	#19
juliefrog6 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,259	Re: Nathan saw the ped for his heart murmur... I'm sure the EKG will be fine. I hjust hope he doesn't pull the leads off while they are running the test. As easy as it is to run, I bet it's a hoot to see a kid Nathan's age do it. Good luck. __________________ Julie Mom to Nathan 4/7/00 (Intractable epilepsy, CP, SOD/ACC, GERD, polycystic kidney, ostoepenia,chronic ear infections) ketogenic diet(weaning off after three years ), vegal nerve stimulator & G-J tube Amber 9/6/01 red headed princess Jared 6/10/05 Bundle of joy and happy puker

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