Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by mzsooz
Originally Posted by isnthatodd
Sorry to hear this. Have you done a google search?
Yes...everything is very simply explained. She is getting over the infection. Her strep antibody number went from 880 to 412 but she still has a ways to go. The CRP number also went down a little. I guess this all will just take time but I hate to see her suffer. She can barely get out of bed and this has been going on for 6 months!! She had to drop out of high school because of it. :cry:
I asked the cardiologist about going to a rheumatologist and he was ok with it but thought it wasn't needed. I just want my old Darcy back
Trust your instincts and accept the specialist's appointment. You need to advocate for your daughter. There's never anything wrong in getting a second opinion, to validate ... or to uncover further info regarding her condition.
Second opinion sounds like a good idea, diet could be worth considering as well, continue to seek help when you don't feel things are right, sometimes speaking out as you have here is where you will find the ultimate answer, I pray your help comes soon.