Son has sweat test next Tuesday...

My 18 month old son has just had a four day stay in hospital to be treated for a chest infection.  He's had a bad chest on and off for the past 6 or 7 months and has had antibiotics and various inhalers.

Chest infection is now under control but docs are concerned about his tummy - its very bloated at times, and that coupled with the coughing, wheezing and chest infections, they have asked for a sweat test next Tuesday. 

I know the tummy thing is a symptom, but have browsed this forum and no one else has really mentioned it?  He's gained weight fine and was on the 99th centile just before his first birthday.  We had to have an ultra sound but all it showed was lots of gas - we're waiting on an appointment for a full scan.  We're also waiting on results from various allergy tests and stool samples.

Will I get sweat test results instantly?  I can't bear this waiting lark.

Jaelor

Welcome Vera!  Your daughter and grandaughter has a wonderful support system, that being YOU!

One of the main reasons I had my son tested was the salty skin/sweat.  He would have salt crystals all in his eyebrows and sideburns when it was just a tad warm out.  He also had failure to thrive.  He is doing very well now, although he could pack on some more pounds.

Ask any questions and there will be someone here to help you as best as they can.

Good luck and hugs!

I am from England too, in Lancashire.  Have you looked at the information that the Cystic Fibrosis Trust have to give.  It is full of interesting information, ways to fundraise, has lots of advice and helpful tips.  It is more specifically for people in the UK but is worth checking out.

nannavera said...Hi ,
thanks for reply, i am finding it hard to find my way around the boards , well trying to find posts that i have wrote , what i have to do is , look for a page what has members names on the bottom of the page and than when i see my name i click on it and see the posts , is that the way you have to do it or is there another way? {lol can you tell i am a beginner on PC ].

i have noticed when ever jess is in the water , {she loves helping me with washing -up lol} or in the bath , her little hands and feet are so wrinckly ,ont of your members said that her's do that and she said it was a symptom of her CF , why is that?? as i have not come across it yet also cepatia i think that is the word what is that ?? please can anyone let me know them and what they are ,thank - you very much .
from Vera

My son's hands and feet are always wrinkly.  Even when he doesn't get them wet or is sweating (although they are more prominent than) he also has hyperlineated lines on his hands and feet.