your in for a long road!
HSP
"Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HEH-nawk SHURN-line PUR-puh-ruh) is a type of vasculitis, a group of disorders that cause blood vessel inflammation. In Henoch-Schonlein purpura, this inflammation causes bleeding in the small blood vessels (capillaries) in your skin, joints, intestines and kidneys. The main symptom is a purplish rash, typically on the lower legs and buttocks. Henoch-Schonlein purpura also often causes abdominal pain and aching joints, and in some people, kidney problems."
It took many Doctor's visits this week to finally get a diagnosis as to what the hell Madi had. They believe that the HSP was triggered by the strep that she came down with while in Mexico.
Other than looking like she's been beaten by a baseball bat, Madi seems to be back to normal. Kidney function is fine and blood levels are appropriate. It should work it's way out of her system in about 4 weeks. Yes, FOUR WEEKS! Poor baby...
