CHarris...update!

[aaa]

Glad to hear Dr. K. is on the case. And that she has some caring friends who helped her out.

 

[Barbara]

Have to say that all the support and care everyone has shown over the past few days has been remarkable. Instills a confidence in this place as safe and extraordinary. I know that when my time comes I can count on all of you to see me through. Whatever I face. Thank you all.

 

[DianaCox]

So, did anyone who is also a member of the FB DSP group notice the similarity of CHarris' symptoms with those of Rabecca Nelson Whalen? In her case, there is a suggestion that it might be genetic, and be a G6PD deficiency, which is somewhat common in blacks: http://g6pddeficiency.org/wp/#.VDAZa_ldV8E
http://g6pddeficiency.org/wp/living...-deficiency-foods-to-avoid-list/#.VDAZ4vldV8E (NOTE: Vitamin K is on the list of "foods" to avoid!)
http://g6pddeficiency.org/wp/living-with-g6pd-deficiency/drugs-to-avoid-list/#.VDAaNPldV8E (this list looks ridiculously overinclusive)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose-6-phosphate_dehydrogenase_deficiency

(Interestingly, like sickle cell, this gene confers resistance to malaria, explaining its genetic persistence.)

 

[brooklyngirl]

So, did anyone who is also a member of the FB DSP group notice the similarity of CHarris' symptoms with those of Rabecca Nelson Whalen? In her case, there is a suggestion that it might be genetic, and be a G6PD deficiency, which is somewhat common in blacks: http://g6pddeficiency.org/wp/#.VDAZa_ldV8E
http://g6pddeficiency.org/wp/living...-deficiency-foods-to-avoid-list/#.VDAZ4vldV8E (NOTE: Vitamin K is on the list of "foods" to avoid!)
http://g6pddeficiency.org/wp/living-with-g6pd-deficiency/drugs-to-avoid-list/#.VDAaNPldV8E (this list looks ridiculously overinclusive)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose-6-phosphate_dehydrogenase_deficiency

(Interestingly, like sickle cell, this gene confers resistance to malaria, explaining its genetic persistence.)

Interesting. I saw that earlier and it struck a nerve because the NICU docs think my newborn niece has it. From what I read, it can be deadly, but easily manageable by avoiding certain foods and medications. She prob needs genetic testing done?