Possible late diagnosis for teen son

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auntcob

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Hi all,
I am a bit confused and figured I would ask the real experts. My 14 year old son has been sick with chronic and persistent Diarrhea since August. GI specialist has probed and poked and scanned--only finding is lactase deficiency. lactose free for a month and still diarrhea, but less, now 3-4 x a day. Diagnosed at age 1 with asthma. Weak; fatigued; light-headed; no appetite. Has lost about 15 lbs since Sept. Dad's cousin diagnosed with CF in adulthood (rare strain); cousin's son diagnosed in infancy. When our aunt said we need to have him tested for CF we thought she was nuts! A little research about later diagnosis and we don't think she is so nuts anymore! Any thoughts/advice? If this is a real possibility, I cannot fathom why our doctor's haven't mentioned it--we have been there several times a month since august!

Thanks for listening!
 
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auntcob

New member
Hi all,
I am a bit confused and figured I would ask the real experts. My 14 year old son has been sick with chronic and persistent Diarrhea since August. GI specialist has probed and poked and scanned--only finding is lactase deficiency. lactose free for a month and still diarrhea, but less, now 3-4 x a day. Diagnosed at age 1 with asthma. Weak; fatigued; light-headed; no appetite. Has lost about 15 lbs since Sept. Dad's cousin diagnosed with CF in adulthood (rare strain); cousin's son diagnosed in infancy. When our aunt said we need to have him tested for CF we thought she was nuts! A little research about later diagnosis and we don't think she is so nuts anymore! Any thoughts/advice? If this is a real possibility, I cannot fathom why our doctor's haven't mentioned it--we have been there several times a month since august!

Thanks for listening!
 
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auntcob

New member
Hi all,
I am a bit confused and figured I would ask the real experts. My 14 year old son has been sick with chronic and persistent Diarrhea since August. GI specialist has probed and poked and scanned--only finding is lactase deficiency. lactose free for a month and still diarrhea, but less, now 3-4 x a day. Diagnosed at age 1 with asthma. Weak; fatigued; light-headed; no appetite. Has lost about 15 lbs since Sept. Dad's cousin diagnosed with CF in adulthood (rare strain); cousin's son diagnosed in infancy. When our aunt said we need to have him tested for CF we thought she was nuts! A little research about later diagnosis and we don't think she is so nuts anymore! Any thoughts/advice? If this is a real possibility, I cannot fathom why our doctor's haven't mentioned it--we have been there several times a month since august!

Thanks for listening!
 
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auntcob

New member
Hi all,
I am a bit confused and figured I would ask the real experts. My 14 year old son has been sick with chronic and persistent Diarrhea since August. GI specialist has probed and poked and scanned--only finding is lactase deficiency. lactose free for a month and still diarrhea, but less, now 3-4 x a day. Diagnosed at age 1 with asthma. Weak; fatigued; light-headed; no appetite. Has lost about 15 lbs since Sept. Dad's cousin diagnosed with CF in adulthood (rare strain); cousin's son diagnosed in infancy. When our aunt said we need to have him tested for CF we thought she was nuts! A little research about later diagnosis and we don't think she is so nuts anymore! Any thoughts/advice? If this is a real possibility, I cannot fathom why our doctor's haven't mentioned it--we have been there several times a month since august!

Thanks for listening!
 
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auntcob

New member
Hi all,
<br /> I am a bit confused and figured I would ask the real experts. My 14 year old son has been sick with chronic and persistent Diarrhea since August. GI specialist has probed and poked and scanned--only finding is lactase deficiency. lactose free for a month and still diarrhea, but less, now 3-4 x a day. Diagnosed at age 1 with asthma. Weak; fatigued; light-headed; no appetite. Has lost about 15 lbs since Sept. Dad's cousin diagnosed with CF in adulthood (rare strain); cousin's son diagnosed in infancy. When our aunt said we need to have him tested for CF we thought she was nuts! A little research about later diagnosis and we don't think she is so nuts anymore! Any thoughts/advice? If this is a real possibility, I cannot fathom why our doctor's haven't mentioned it--we have been there several times a month since august!
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<br />Thanks for listening!
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
It would not hurt to get him tested for CF; since it could be a "rare strain" you would want to get the genetic blood work done that is the Most comprehensive; that tests for the most number of CF mutations, I think there may be over 1,500 mutations. Sometimes docs test for just the most common CF mutations, which of course would cost less. Also, if the aunt know the mutations that run in the family that could be helpful too.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
It would not hurt to get him tested for CF; since it could be a "rare strain" you would want to get the genetic blood work done that is the Most comprehensive; that tests for the most number of CF mutations, I think there may be over 1,500 mutations. Sometimes docs test for just the most common CF mutations, which of course would cost less. Also, if the aunt know the mutations that run in the family that could be helpful too.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
It would not hurt to get him tested for CF; since it could be a "rare strain" you would want to get the genetic blood work done that is the Most comprehensive; that tests for the most number of CF mutations, I think there may be over 1,500 mutations. Sometimes docs test for just the most common CF mutations, which of course would cost less. Also, if the aunt know the mutations that run in the family that could be helpful too.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
It would not hurt to get him tested for CF; since it could be a "rare strain" you would want to get the genetic blood work done that is the Most comprehensive; that tests for the most number of CF mutations, I think there may be over 1,500 mutations. Sometimes docs test for just the most common CF mutations, which of course would cost less. Also, if the aunt know the mutations that run in the family that could be helpful too.
 
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Rebjane

Super Moderator
It would not hurt to get him tested for CF; since it could be a "rare strain" you would want to get the genetic blood work done that is the Most comprehensive; that tests for the most number of CF mutations, I think there may be over 1,500 mutations. Sometimes docs test for just the most common CF mutations, which of course would cost less. Also, if the aunt know the mutations that run in the family that could be helpful too.
 
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PlumPerfect

New member
I would get him tested there is a lot of later in life diagnosis for many cf'ers, its such a it affects every person different and could show its face at any age.
 
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PlumPerfect

New member
I would get him tested there is a lot of later in life diagnosis for many cf'ers, its such a it affects every person different and could show its face at any age.
 
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PlumPerfect

New member
I would get him tested there is a lot of later in life diagnosis for many cf'ers, its such a it affects every person different and could show its face at any age.
 
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PlumPerfect

New member
I would get him tested there is a lot of later in life diagnosis for many cf'ers, its such a it affects every person different and could show its face at any age.
 
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PlumPerfect

New member
I would get him tested there is a lot of later in life diagnosis for many cf'ers, its such a it affects every person different and could show its face at any age.
 
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Cherylwithone

Guest
While your there have him tested for Crohn's disease and have his pancreas checked out. Both can cause diarrhea.
Keep in mind GI specialist are also specialist in just some areas. Make sure he is'nt just general. You also want to them them know that CF runs in the family. That is helpful informatin for them.

Good luck
 
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Cherylwithone

Guest
While your there have him tested for Crohn's disease and have his pancreas checked out. Both can cause diarrhea.
Keep in mind GI specialist are also specialist in just some areas. Make sure he is'nt just general. You also want to them them know that CF runs in the family. That is helpful informatin for them.

Good luck
 
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Cherylwithone

Guest
While your there have him tested for Crohn's disease and have his pancreas checked out. Both can cause diarrhea.
Keep in mind GI specialist are also specialist in just some areas. Make sure he is'nt just general. You also want to them them know that CF runs in the family. That is helpful informatin for them.

Good luck
 
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Cherylwithone

Guest
While your there have him tested for Crohn's disease and have his pancreas checked out. Both can cause diarrhea.
Keep in mind GI specialist are also specialist in just some areas. Make sure he is'nt just general. You also want to them them know that CF runs in the family. That is helpful informatin for them.

Good luck
 
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Cherylwithone

Guest
While your there have him tested for Crohn's disease and have his pancreas checked out. Both can cause diarrhea.
<br />Keep in mind GI specialist are also specialist in just some areas. Make sure he is'nt just general. You also want to them them know that CF runs in the family. That is helpful informatin for them.
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<br />Good luck
 
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