Upper GI results

Monday Kobe had an Upper GI. The hardest part was having him not eat for 8 hours. Our appointment wasn't until 10:30 (which is a lot of awake hours for a hungry little one year old) He drank the barium decent as he was starving. He wasn't impressed that they were holding him down.  We found that his esophagus is inflammed. So the doctor diagnosed him with acid reflux and gave us a prescription of Prilosec. He would like to recheck him in a few months to see if the inflammation was down. If not, he thought he might need a scope. My goodness we are doing some invasive testing on a little boy that has NO SYMPTOMS!!!! It is so frustrating!! Of course we want the best for Kobe. We want to make sure we aren't missing something. Yet I'm not sure how much these doctors know (or have experience) with little people from a third world country. It is hard to keep testing, testing, testing when he seems okay.

A wise friend (and also adoptive mom) suggested being tested for H pylori. Her kids tested positive for this and didn't have symptoms.

Today I contacted our International Pediatrician. We had to have a certain doctor review Kobe's medical information before we said "Yes! We will take this child." She has lots of knowledge when it comes to all of the special things that these little ones may have. I'm at a loss as to what to do next. She did agree H pylori would be the starting point. She has had to work super hard to convince other doctors that kids can get this. Kids don't usually get this, but it is seen in International adopted children. She did say a scope might be the best way to find some specific answers instead of flying blind.

I have an appointment in town to get him tested for H pylori. It would be nice if we could get to the bottom of this.  I'm sure this update is clear as mud. As long as you feel the same as we do. :)