More Tests

Abby saw her pediatrician again today (twice actually), and she still has no other symptoms or findings than the fever. They drew more blood and got another urine sample, but it will be at least a couple of days before we know the results of the tests. I'm not sure what all they tested for, but I think they're looking more toward autoimmune or rheumatoid type things. He said the longer the fever goes on the more serious the diagnosis, though he has seen a few viruses run for 14 days. He is still consulting with the endocrinologist and the infectious disease doctor and now a rheumatologist.

The rheumatologist said he won't even see a child until they've had a fever for six weeks! (We're on day 10.) The infectious disease doctor didn't really give any ideas. The endocrinologist told me today that we can just test Abby's blood sugar once a day (in the morning before breakfast) and if it stays below 105 for a week we can discontinue monitoring. Though since the ped was drawing blood anyway, he did ask for an A1C test to be done which if it's positive will indicate that she's had a blood sugar issue for longer than just this illness.

She was not happy to have the blood drawn again, but as usual, she was cooperative and brave. I think it scares her more than hurts her actually. I'm sure she's tired of being poked and prodded, but she doesn't complain. Her appetite has been better the last couple of days, which makes me feel better. The doctor said she's not likely to be contagious and we should just let her do whatever she feels up to doing, including playing outside if she wants (and if the rain stops). We will continue to alternate the acetametaphin and ibuprofen every four hours to keep her comfortable, and there's nothing else we can do but wait and pray.