I hope to use this blog to keep you all updated about Logen. Over the next week or so, I plan to take some of the "old" posts off of our family blog and move them here so the "new readers" get to know Logen a little better. I will post the original post dates with them so you can see what's been going on for the last few years.
Please keep praying for Logen. :)
"A Logen Brief"
Logen Duncan, born in 2003, was 18 months old when he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, after an abnormal MRI. In 2007 another MRI was completed because Logen's "Cerebral Palsy" was found to be unusual per text book signs and symptoms. Milestones were not being reached and a multitude of testing began, the MRI at this time returned results of "normal" and the search for an appropriate diagnosis began. Logen began having seizures in May of 2008, which are still uncontrolled regardless of medications. In December 2008, after a "bad day" Logen was admitted to Arkansas Children's Hospital for 48 hours of observation via EEG, seeing as many as six specialists per day and again a battery of tests were performed.
Our Arkansas Doctors and St Louis Childrens Doctors began collaborating with each other on the next treatment plan and further testing to include genetic testing. Unfortunately, as each test was returned no additional information was found to help Logen.
In January 2009, a rare fatty tumor was surgically removed-adding yet to the long list of strange characteristics Logen exhibits. We were then referred to a Neurogeneticist and Diagnostician, Dr John Shoffner, as a "last resort" effort to find a diagnosis and hopefully a medical treatment for Logen. We were also informed the testing would cost around $20,000 and may not be covered by our insurance. At this point, we felt cost was not an option and we did not hesitate to move forward. Dr Shoffner was given all of Logen's medical records in June and within one week of him reviewing his records he requested Logen be in Atlanta, GA to undergo a Muscle Biopsy, Skin Biopsy, Lumbar Puncture for cerebral spinal fluid testing, multiple blood draws and various other testing pertinent in finding a diagnosis.
Dr Shoffner agreed with the previous doctor’s, Logen’s symptoms do not add up. Logen has made little progress in some areas and lost skills in other areas throughout the last year. We are hopeful, as is our medical team, that Dr Shoffner and his lab will be able to find what is causing Logen to be the way he is.
The surgery was performed July 2, 2009 and results will take up to 3 months. Logen continues to be seen by a variety of Specialists in St Louis, Mo, Little Rock, Ar, and Atlanta, Ga.
Our Arkansas Doctors and St Louis Childrens Doctors began collaborating with each other on the next treatment plan and further testing to include genetic testing. Unfortunately, as each test was returned no additional information was found to help Logen.
In January 2009, a rare fatty tumor was surgically removed-adding yet to the long list of strange characteristics Logen exhibits. We were then referred to a Neurogeneticist and Diagnostician, Dr John Shoffner, as a "last resort" effort to find a diagnosis and hopefully a medical treatment for Logen. We were also informed the testing would cost around $20,000 and may not be covered by our insurance. At this point, we felt cost was not an option and we did not hesitate to move forward. Dr Shoffner was given all of Logen's medical records in June and within one week of him reviewing his records he requested Logen be in Atlanta, GA to undergo a Muscle Biopsy, Skin Biopsy, Lumbar Puncture for cerebral spinal fluid testing, multiple blood draws and various other testing pertinent in finding a diagnosis.
Dr Shoffner agreed with the previous doctor’s, Logen’s symptoms do not add up. Logen has made little progress in some areas and lost skills in other areas throughout the last year. We are hopeful, as is our medical team, that Dr Shoffner and his lab will be able to find what is causing Logen to be the way he is.
The surgery was performed July 2, 2009 and results will take up to 3 months. Logen continues to be seen by a variety of Specialists in St Louis, Mo, Little Rock, Ar, and Atlanta, Ga.
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