Ok so I told you that I've been behind on posting lately and here's why. Logan has been sick a LOT lately and I've had quite a few visits to the dr's office (thank you for your patience and understanding Dr. Kaddu) and he diagnosed Logan with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. I'm still learning about it but thanks to wikipedia here's some good info about it:
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (US English) or cyclical vomiting syndrome (UK English) (CVS) is a condition whose symptoms are recurring attacks of intense nausea, vomiting and sometimes abdominal pain and/or headaches or migraines. CVS can affect both children and adults. It was first described in the 19th century with one of the earliest references being that of Samuel Gee in 1882. Onset of the condition is possible at any age. Why anyone develops it is not clear since it is of unknown etiology...
Background
CVS differs from other forms of vomiting as it is an acute condition. Sufferers may vomit six times an hour and an episode may last from 1 day to over 2 weeks. Some people find it hard to conceive how anyone can vomit after that length of time, as the stomach will have emptied after the first few emeses. Acid, bile and; if the vomiting is severe, blood, may be vomited. Some sufferers will intentionally ingest water to reduce the irritation of bile and acid on the esophagus during emeses. Between episodes the sufferer is usually otherwise normal and healthy. The median duration of an episode is 41 hours (Li & Fleisher 1999). In approximately half of sufferers the attacks, or episodes, occur in a time related manner. Each attack is stereotypical, i.e. in any given individual their timing, frequency and severity of attacks is similar.
Episodes may happen every few days or every few months. For some there is not a pattern in time that can be recognized. Some sufferers have a warning of an attack, they may experience a prodrome, usually intense nausea and pallor. The majority of sufferers, but not all can identify "triggers" that may precipitate an attack.
The most common are various foods, infections (such as colds), extreme physical exertion, lack of sleep, and psychological stresses both positive and negative.
During an attack a sufferer may be light sensitive (photophobic), sound sensitive (phonophobic) and may take on a trance like state.
This is just a brief summary of this disease. I wanted to put at least a little info on my webpage because it's not widely known about. I am so greatful for Dr. Kaddu and how much he has helped me and I am so very greatful that I finally know what is wrong with Logan! It finally has a name! Now I'm asking you to help! It's something so very easy and doesn't cost you one penny. Please visit and use the search engine www.GoodSearch.com. Just type in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association in the box under "Who Do You GoodSearch For" and everytime you use it a small contribution of $0.01 is made to that charity! I know it doesn't sound like much, but every penny counts!
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