Saturday, May 2, 2009

Dax's Kawasaki Disease Story!



Dax Allen's Kawasaki Disease Story!
This is Dax Allen's KD story, he is currently 1 yr old, and had KD at 6 months old, it is told by his wonderful mommy Shari who is helping in the race to raise KD awareness. You can see Dax's pictures under my albums "Dax Allen's Kawasaki Disease Album!" Thank you Shari for all your help and time in helping us raise KD awareness. Shari recommends to check ot the Vasculitis Foundation site for serious KD support, please check it out if you haven't done so yet.Thank you, VanessaPLEASE READ ON FOR DAX ALLEN'S FULL STORY: Dax had a very resistant case of KD. He had to be hospitalized twice and received 2 courses of IvIg and 3 courses of steroids. He had some inflammation of his coronary arteries, but 3 months after his diagnosis, his heart appeared to be back to normal. Thankfully he did not have any aneurysms. We believe he was treated between day 5 and 8 of the 10 day window. It's difficult to know for sure because he had had his shots 9 days before his diagnosis of KD and had been getting progressively sicker from then on. He just celebrated his 1st birthday and is doing fine.
Thanks for all you're doing to spread awareness. If you haven't already, you may want to check out the Vasculitis Foundation for wonderful KD support and info.
Shari

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