update on Hannah's injury

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all of you for the advice on having Hannah checked out. She twisted

her knee/ankle in gym class yesterday. She happened to have an appt with the

paediatrician's nurse for a shot after school yesterday anyway. She said to

keep on eye on it and let them if there are any changes...Well she woke up this

morning and could not put weight on it. It was also very visibly swollen. We

got in with the pediatrician first thing this a.m. and had x-rays. Noting

broken, but the knee is hyper extended and he said there is significant joint

swelling. She's now in a knee brace and on crutches, which should be really

great for her always stiff/sore hands.

The good news he's said is that the bone scan the rheumy ordered is next week

and it will show if there any damage the x-rays missed. Do you find your kids

are more prone to these kinds of injuries because of the arthritis?

On an off topic, we also spent a sleepless night with Jay, my 11 year with a

really nasty ear infection. I say stop the madness!! I can't wait for school

to end next month.

Beth & Hannah

Happy thoughts..Be Well

Beth Yohnk

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