[princesskate]

Well Jordan had a routine ADHD appointment today. As usual they checked him over from top to bottom - they have to because of the meds hes on.

Anyway, after his check the doctor decided he wanted Jordan to have an ECG He didnt say why, but anyway, the ECG came back as Jordan having a ventricualr hypertrophy (sp?) . Basically the ventricles (sp?) are enlarged But......the doctor isnt sure if the ECG has shown that because the equipment was designed for use on an adult but used on a child and has given a false reading. Or if it has been cause by his medication. He is having a repeat ECG in October.

Also, Jordan has been diagnosed as having OCD and ODD as well as ADHD. The doctor has reduced his daily dose of Ritalin incase it has caused a heart problem. But he has been put on another drug. To be honest, the ADHD and the other stuff are the least of my worries right now

[..Jessica..]

I'm so sorry Kate.

I'm going to be praying that Jordan's ECG will come back perfectly fine in October. I know all you can do is worry, so I won't tell you to try and not.

[mom 2 haley & tyler]

Oh Kate, I will be praying that the ECG in October is normal. Please KUP.

[Wee3monkeys]

Oh, Kate!!! Wow, that's a lot to take in on one day! Big !!! There's nothing I can say that will make you feel better at the moment! I hope they were mistaken, and the ECG in October comes out OK!! I agree, the ADHD and other issues are manageable (with much work, I understand as I have OCD and GAD); and I hope the physical things get sorted and are fine in the end. Again, big !!!!!

[.x~KAT~x.]

awe, im sorry sweetie Lets all hope that October sees some better news for him x

[Brittanie]

Oh he'll be in my prayers honey!!

[~*Nessy*~]

I'm sorry to hear this news. Hopefully everything will be okay.

Dont they have an ECG machine for children? Maybe at someplace like childrens hospital? Could you ask the doctor to give you a referral to a childrens center that has specialized machines for use on children?

[madmum_sarah]

il be keeping jordan in my thoughts and prayers
poor lad
x

[KDD]

Kate I'm sorry that the appointment did not go well. Are you able to get a second opinion? I would also ask for another test on a machine for children.

Please KUP.

[cherryblossom88]

omg!
im keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. please keep us updated

Kate, I am so sorry you're going through this. You and Jordan are in my thoughts and prayers.

[LifeToTheMax]

I'm so sorry! That must be so scary! You and Jordan will be in my prayers! I hope that everything comes back just fine in October!

[tracalyn]

*hugs*

I hope everything turns out ok for him and the docs were mistaken.

[princesskate]

Thanks ladies.

I am not as worried now, my mum said to me that if they were really worried then the docs would have had him in for more tests and another ECG before October, and I guess shes right, Maybe they just want to do another just as a precaution

Anyway, thanks for all your replies and t&p's, I will keep you updated.
Kate
xxx