search:

Re: Any woman out there w/a child w/leukemia...question...please...

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 23:58:21 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 20 Oct 2000, Debbie wrote: >
>My husband and I just got custody of his 12 year old son. His Mom was
>being neglectful and he has been here with us for two weeks now. We
>love him to pieces:)
>
>I know this is a woman's health forum...so forgive me but I am desperate
>to talk with someone that might know something about leukemia!
>
>His symptoms:
>
>Nosebleeds...about 4 per day
>
>Bruises on his legs...unknown cause...he does not recall bumping into
>anything
>
>Trouble breathing
>
>Passing out...twice this week
>
>We took him to the ER, but when we got there his nosebleed had stopped,
>he felt fine, and they said to get him in to his pediatrician...his Mom
>didn't have one for him!!!!! I called one and the soonest appointment is
>for next Saturday the 28th!! I am panicked this is leukemia...it sure
>sounds like it...he is pale, tired a lot, and just doesn't look right to
>me:(((
>
>Does anyone know of a forum on the net for ask the pediatrician like
>this is for ask the ob/gyn?

Try mylifepath.com -- there is a Q&A section there for pediatric questions. ALso try the American Academy of PEdiatrics site -- aap.org >
>Again, sorry for this off topic post...but I felt it would reach many
>woman and perhaps someone could help me help my step son...I am worried
>sick:(
>
>Sincerely,
>
>--
>Debbie
>

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.

***private e-mails will be deleted without reading. Please respect my family time




recommended search...
Google
OBGYN.net forums endometriosis zone Web

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
Returns per screen: Require all keywords:
Return to [ Women's Health Forum ] Report TECHNICAL Problems ONLY to: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Thu Jul 2 06:09:20 2009

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

home | medical professionals | women | industry | forums | international
e-mail | about us | advertising | our sponsors | contact us | disclaimer |

This information is provided for educational purposes only.
Please read the disclaimer. ©1996-2008, all rights reserved.
Do not reproduce without permission of MediSpecialty.com