Aron update

We went to a rheumatologist/infectious diseases specialist today to further explore Aron's illness. The doctor did a very thorough exam on Aron and got a detailed background. He has concluded that what Aron has is a "post-viral syndrome." It basically goes along the same theory that the other doctors had. Aron likely picked up some sort of nasty virus from our vacation (remember when he had the 105 fever after St Augustine?) and his body has had a hard time recovering from it. He tested positive by IgG testing for several nasty viruses that can linger and cause nasty side effects. The IgG testing can tell you that Aron has been exposed to these viruses but cannot tell you when they were there. So, these viruses could have been in his system when he was 12 or it could have been there in March when this all started. They have no way of knowing what was where when (if that makes sense--haha).

So, basically, it boils down to this: Aron is slowly but surely getting better. He continues to have a "soft feeling" in his joints, a feeling of numbness and tingling in his legs, and feeling warm in his legs. The doctor thinks that the virus may have caused some nerve damage in his legs that will hopefully, not be permanent.

BTW as an interesting aside, did you all know that you can look your doctors up online to check their education, age, and if any formal actions exist (if they've ever been before the board for improper behavior as a physician). Click here to look them up. I find it to be a handy tool to gain a little insight into the person who treats you.

Also, Aron was weighed today and he's back up to 139# which is just a few shy of where he started. Way to eat, Aron!