Jim, The Dr. originally thought she was dehydrated, but she had an insulated cup of ice water at all times. I make certain she drinks enough water throughout the day. I guess it could be dehydration, but I kind of doubt it.

As far as changing hospitals, there's none better in EP.

You need a cardiologist. Probably a pediatric cardiologist.

Sounds like there is a chance it could be SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia).

Not immediately dangerous, treatable, and nothing to fear, but should be treated. My wife suffers from this, and has bouts a couple of times a year.

At home treatements include a number of things you can do to shock the vagas nerve, which usually correct the rhythm.

Diving reflex (dunk head in cold water), hold knees up to chest, laying on your back with legs up on a wall, etc. (you can google "vagal maneuvers").

For my wife, one or more of these tricks plus a small dose of a safe beta blocker (like metoprolol tartrate) usually knock it out in 30 minutes or less.

But prayers and well wishes either way!

ERK: Thank you.

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Just got an update. The ER doc does not think this has anything to do with her heart. He thinks it's some sort of infection - maybe viral.

I've mentioned here on the 'fire several times that there is a nasty stomach virus and other assorted diseases that circulate around EP several times a year. I know it's brought over the border from Mexico. My daughter has been afflicted by these diseased messikans that go to her school as many as 4-5 times some years. The parents of these Mexican kids - that live in Mexico and attend our schools - have absolutely no regard for anyone else and send their kids to school when they are sick. In the parking lot at her school I see scores of vehicles with Mexican plates. She had this terrible stomach bug again about a month ago - picked up from some kid at her swimming lessons my ex insisted on - over my strenuous objections. The virus is probably still in her little body wrecking havoc with her system. This does not surprise me at all. I need to get her the heck out of this stinking town, but it will never happen - her Mom won't allow it.

At least they have an idea of might be causing the issue now. Hopefully they can treat it successfully. But I'm worried about antibiotic resistance.

I spent two days in the hospital a few years ago with a pulse rate of 140-150- - - - -they called it "atrial fibrillation". Now I'm on a horrendously expensive, very powerful blood thinner called Pradaxa that's supposed to minimize the chances of a blood clot forming that could cause a stroke. The funny thing was that I had no symptoms at all of any problems except profuse sweating. My wife checked my pulse and freaked out! That was at least 10 years ago. The alternative to Pradaxa is warfarin- - - -(rat poison)- - - -which has to be monitored and the dosage adjusted frequently. I definitely don't want to deal with that!

I hope things work out well- - - - -it's frustrating, watching our kids get sick or hurt and not being able to fix it! Mine are 48 and 50 years old, but they're still kids to me! Hang in there!

I been at the hospital all day with my 10 year old daughter. This AM, out of nowhere, her pulse rate started racing - all the way up to 140. Her normal resting rate is around 70. I took her to the ER, and it was like pulling teeth to get her in to see a doctor, which was perplexing since there was virtual no patients in the ER. Of course the MSM would have you believe otherwise - reporting that all ER beds, all ICU beds, all rooms were overflowing, etc. in TX. Total and complete BS. There were literally only 2 other patients in the ER. I had to raise holy hell to get someone to help us.

After 6 hours we were released. Got back home, relaxed, ate dinner and then I was sitting on the couch with her watching her play a video game and I reached over to check her pulse again - it was racing 155 BPM! WTF??? She was calm and happy. We were laughing together and she was not anxious about anything. I took her back to the ER. Her Endocrinologist wanted her admitted under the care of a Pediatric Cardiologist. EKG is fine, chest X-Ray is fine, blood work is normal, thyroid test is normal, urine is normal, blood sugar just a bit high at 116. After 4+ hours tonight, the Cardiologist has still not shown up. Her Endocrinologist has not shown up. They still have not admitted her! I don't know what the heck is going on - this hospital is the best in town and they are not busy at all. Nobody knows what the hell is going on with my daughter.

Her Mom finally showed up at the ER and they wouldn't let her in. I talked to the head Triage Nurse who told me that they would make a special exception since I had been there all day but she told me that I could not come back. Too bad we're not in Dallas where there's decent doctors.

Please keep my daughter in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

Update:

I'm in disbelief. In their great and all-knowing wisdom, the hospital personnel are treating my daughter like a Covid patient, without any evidence whatsoever that she has Covid. As such, I am now barred from visiting or spending any time with her. I can no longer advocate for her. They have put her in the Covid ward, exposing both her and my ex to the Chiner virus. My ex cannot leave, if she does, they will not allow her back in and my daughter would be alone for the duration. The hospital personnel administered a Covid test at approximately 11:00 AM yesterday and again at midnight last night. The first test was a mouth swab, the second a nasal swab. The results have not been determined yet.

I have never heard, read, or seen a news report that Covid causes a highly elevated heart rate. I believe this to be complete hysteria and yet another example of leftist Doctors and hospitals attempting to attribute every case possible to Covid. The only outside exposure to others that my daughter has had is her thrice per week swimming lesson, the occasional foray to the grocery store and a few other brief encounters in public places - however, she always wore a mask in public and used hand-sanitizer liberally.

This is unbelievable and I believe it borders on incompetence. I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt it. I hope and pray that it's incompetence.

Slumlord. No need to have a pissing match about it. Just giving dad info that will benefit him. Seeing as I do this for a living I’d say I’m qualified to do so. Have the training and experience to back it up as well. Worked ER for about 10 years now and icu before that.

Where I work we are only testing people with a known positive exposure or symptoms Of course everyone knows that and lies to us. Every admission is tested with a rapid test that takes maybe 1 hour to come back then placed appropriately

I can tell you the test is inaccurate. Seen too many be positive that had something else going on that was definitely the cause of their symptoms, and a few that had exposures, symptoms, and chest x rays that said covid but had negative tests. I’m not buying it

As far as if anyone in my group is manipulating because of covid, we have been told to diagnose suspected cases as acute viral syndrome, which is a standard diagnosis for things such as this. Very commonly used even before covid. We only put a diagnosis of covid if we can prove they have it. If they come for testing, and that’s all they need diagnosis is “encounter for covid 19 testing”. So maybe things in billing or administration are being manipulated, that I wouldn’t know. Sure doesn’t seem that way where I’m at

You suggested energy drink or Similar candy. Definitely good question. Why parents let kids have these I’ll never know

Asked about why she sees endocrinologist. Definitely good question I asked the same

Recent vaccines. Not something I would see as pertinent To tachycardia, but not a bad question when obtaining medical Hx

Daily meds. Highly important.



So while you asked some great questions. I don’t Think your qualified. No offense, but what experience in the medical field do you have other than personal experiences If you are experienced and educated/trained in medicine then by all means I digress

If you would like my training, licensure, and experience Detailed for you I would be more than glad.

You made a good suggestion in what is her hemoglobin level. But less than 13 is not the basis for kids or adults. Rather than dad going down a rabbit hole of is that the cause I gave him actual numbers we start thinking of it as a cause. Wasn’t trying to insult you.

Thank you to everyone for your concern, prayers and thoughts, it means more to me that you can possibly know.

I will attempt to address all you questions and concerns a bit later. I have a lot on my plate at the moment.

Actually. Yes. When it comes to figuring out medically what is wrong. Unless you know how to interpret labs, symptoms,EKG, imaging, and what diseases typically cause such changes. Then I’d say yes. We do know more than you about you from a medical disease process standpoint. Most times people have theories or believe they know what is wrong with them. They are wrong typically. WebMD and come to ER thinking they have some crazy disease process. Every once in a while they are right. So you listen and address the concerns Rather than just wright it off. History of present illness is very important, as is past medical history

In this case the young girl has one reported symptom. Tachycardia. Very vague symptom minus any other pertinent information or symptoms. I would love to know more as that would be very helpful in guiding dad on specific questions he should be asking and tests he should be requesting.

I do find it very important to listen to what my patients are telling me, and if they have any thoughts as to what is causing their symptoms. Sometimes they have a hx of such and know exactly what is wrong. Definitely makes your job easier Or they give you a part of the history that is the key to figuring it out.

I simply corrected a couple of people suggesting things that are either highly unlikely(afib) in a kid and would have been diagnosed very quickly, or aren’t entirely correct

I’ve had surgeons with phDs, MBAs, surgeon that transplanted Steve Jobs,

Teams of people, that I have caught overlooking labs, diagnostics, mis read radiological studies. Ones that couldnt proficiently anastomize a vien or ureter or artery, had to remind docs...duh were you going to do this?/that?

Save myself an emergency biopsy once and all the time for Dr Doufuss to read it and make the report. Told them I though I was hydronephrosed, US confirmed it in 20 minutes.

Credentials, licenses, etc

I still question it and respect it very little.

If youre a good egg, cool. No offense intended, and I didnt take it that way from your post.

I get the rabbit hole idea, and Im not a pediatric hematologist.

👍

My wife's sister texted her a picture a few days ago of a tee shirt that said:

DOCTOR

Here to explain to you why you are probably not dying from something you read about on the Internet....


Everyone is more stressed than base line.... people that were for whatever reason, staring into the abyss as their baseline before Covid are really losing it now.

Kevin, thank you for posting.... "interesting times" to be practicing medicine.... hang in there.

Unfortunately incompetent Dr screw ups killed my grandmother and father. Having spent many days in hospitals I was shocked at the number of mistakes, and misdiagnosis, wrong meds, laksadaical attitude. I would never go into a hospital without a health advocate with me. I have many friends in healthcare and they admit many many mistakes and poor care is common.

My dad questioned his doctor and was knocked down about the questions. My dad died a few months later and about 2 years later it was found that said doctor had a fake medical degree.

That was almost 40 years ago, so I'm sure every doctor today is top notch.

[bleep] those narcissistic bastards.

Like i said. Sorry. I wasn’t trying to be a jackassss. I wasn’t trying to insult you either. Meant no disrespect at all. Was just trying to elaborate further details to what you were saying to help dad out there. Would gladly grab a beer and dinner with you if you ever make it to my side of the state.

We are and can be wrong. Many times. Misdiagnosis happens. Been there done that. Thankfully minor things that caused no lasting issues Or hurt anyone. Doesn’t matter how good you are or how hard you try for your patients. Some people get complacent. That’s when big problems typically arise. Seen that as well

Remmodel8. Not sure why you feel the need to speak out. I think I posted previously that I meant no insult or disrespect. I think slumlord took my intentions the wrong way, yet you wanna chose a side when no sides are necessary and stir the pot. Good for you

I been at the hospital all day with my 10 year old daughter. This AM, out of nowhere, her pulse rate started racing - all the way up to 140. Her normal resting rate is around 70. I took her to the ER, and it was like pulling teeth to get her in to see a doctor, which was perplexing since there was virtual no patients in the ER. Of course the MSM would have you believe otherwise - reporting that all ER beds, all ICU beds, all rooms were overflowing, etc. in TX. Total and complete BS. There were literally only 2 other patients in the ER. I had to raise holy hell to get someone to help us.

After 6 hours we were released. Got back home, relaxed, ate dinner and then I was sitting on the couch with her watching her play a video game and I reached over to check her pulse again - it was racing 155 BPM! WTF??? She was calm and happy. We were laughing together and she was not anxious about anything. I took her back to the ER. Her Endocrinologist wanted her admitted under the care of a Pediatric Cardiologist. EKG is fine, chest X-Ray is fine, blood work is normal, thyroid test is normal, urine is normal, blood sugar just a bit high at 116. After 4+ hours tonight, the Cardiologist has still not shown up. Her Endocrinologist has not shown up. They still have not admitted her! I don't know what the heck is going on - this hospital is the best in town and they are not busy at all. Nobody knows what the hell is going on with my daughter.

Her Mom finally showed up at the ER and they wouldn't let her in. I talked to the head Triage Nurse who told me that they would make a special exception since I had been there all day but she told me that I could not come back. Too bad we're not in Dallas where there's decent doctors.

Please keep my daughter in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

Yep. Sure do. GFY.

Good luck to your daughter high noon. Hope she does well. Will be praying for her.

Time to get ready to go to work a 12 hour shift in the ER Tonight. Good fun.

Emergency nurse practitioner/family nurse practitioner. Dual certified

Emergency nurse practitioner/family nurse practitioner. Dual certified

Update: I dropped off a care package for my daughter, clothes, toiletries, laptop computer, video games, books, magazines, all sorts of snacks, water, & art supplies. I also provided snacks, water and chick-mags for the ex. All this made Julia (my daughter) exceedingly happy, which caused my eyes to water a bit. She was so happy, in fact, that her pulse increased from today’s low of 69 up to 95. Nothing is easy, however. When I dropped off her bags at the Security office, they told me they would take it right up to her – that took nearly 2 hours and multiple phone calls.

I also found out that as of an hour ago the hospital had zero pediatric Covid cases.

A problem with me not able to be there with my daughter is that I am getting information 2nd and 3rd hand, and much of it is erroneous. I found out that Julia is not in a “Covid Ward.” She is in PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) isolated in a private room. Apparently, she is there until they rule out the Kung Flu.

I may have given y’all a couple of false impressions:

1) Julia is in relatively good spirits. Other than her fluctuating heart rate that varies from 67 to 150, she is in no pain or discomfort. The increase pulse causes her to twitch and become a bit anxious, but does not cause her pain. Yesterday, when they stuck her repeatedly for the IV, I ran the nurse off and demanded an expert. They hurt her trying to find a vein and they got her blood all over the place. That is the only real pain she has experienced.

2) The ex-wife. For the most part, she really is a good and caring Mother and she earns a more than decent living as an SLP. We share custody 50/50 – no alimony or child support and between us, we are able to provide for our daughter – she is not left wanting. We get along just fine as long as I do whatever she wishes, but that is not very often. I simply will not agree to most of her ideas because a great many of her ideas are asinine. As soon as I question her, refuse to do what she asks, or simply say no, all Hell breaks loose and she resorts to insulting me in the meanest way possible, which I have never, ever done to her. She’s a chick after all and prone to fits of irrationality.

*****

I will now attempt to answer all your questions:

First, many thanks to Blu, hillbillybear, bluefish, Sako76, 12344mag, JamesJr, TRH, jwp475, tnscouter, Scotty, RichardAustin, fgold767, Ringman, Colorado14er, Stormin_norman, & Dennis81082 for all your thoughts and prayers.

EE: Thank you for the prayers. I hope your friend’s kids recovered well from the plague and he has recovered financially as well. It never ceases to amaze me that every day, America allows hordes of foreigners into our country without any medical screening at all. Not to mention Chiner, but Mexico, in particular, it responsible for the resurgence of Measles, Plague, Polio, etc. in our country. I see it first-hand here on the border.

Seafire: Thanks Jon, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

CCCC: Thank you Paul. We are doing our best to maintain a positive outlook, which is difficult when you’re surrounded by apparent incompetence. The service and attention Julia has received in the hospital is abysmal. Aside from the lack of attention from nurses and doctors, the breakfast they brought her had obviously been sitting out for hours and was ice cold and disgusting. It took them 3 hours for them to bring my ex a coffee and once they did it was ice cold. They have yet to give Julia any water and they keep making excuses. All of it is unacceptable. I am also worried about this Kung Flu test as I do not trust them and I do not trust the hospital or the doctors here to make a correct diagnosis – I have had first-hand experience with incorrect diagnosis here in El Paso.

CharlieFoxtrot: Thank you and I will continue to advocate for my daughter from afar, since they won’t allow me in to see her.

Superlight17b: Thank you sir. My daughter has probably had that messikan stomach bug 15 times since we’ve lived in EP. I have had it twice here in EP and, as you stated, it’s absolutely miserable and I also have never been so sick in my life. I never remember getting sick like that when I was a youngster – in Dallas.

Thank you bartman. Little girls are the best and she is indeed the most important thing in my life.

Miles: Thank you sir. I appreciate your kind words. Julia is indeed a special kind of ‘las and she is so much fun to be around. She always keeps me laughing – she’s absolutely hilarious – maybe that’s because while my ex was in labor I was telling pirate jokes the whole time. You wouldn’t believe some of the stuff that comes out of her mouth – or maybe you would since you’ve seen some of her antics first-hand! I can honestly say that for me, she makes live worth living.

rockinbbar: Thank you sir. Yep, EP hospitals leave a lot to be desired. I am also extremely leery of all the messikan doctors here who received their PHds from Mexican Universities. It’s a fact that American universities are an order of magnitude more rigorous. It’s also a fact that when American students fail to get accepted into an American medical school they often resort to attending Mexican medical schools. Go ahead and call me a racist, but I’m not thrilled at the prospect of my sweet daughter being treated by a swarthy Mexican who received his Phd in Guadalajara and thinks leeches are an effective treatment.

wabigoon: Thank you. Your prayers are appreciated.

kevinJ: Thank you. I understand the situation and that these doctors are extremely busy, but you’re correct that the wait time has been both excessive and unacceptable. They have already ruled out anything to do with her heart. EKG is normal, as stated. Yes, blood work was done more than once. I do not know all the results yet. The dehydration hypothesis was suggested and could indeed be the cause – or least a contributing factor, but I find it unlikely as I make certain she has an insulated cup of ice water at all times and I’m quick to refill it and get more ice as needed. She drinks a lot of water. However, with the temp. hovering around 107° - 108° and spiking at 113° the last few weeks, it’s certainly a possibility. One of the doctors thought it might be a viral infection that is causing the rapid heart rate. I think this is a real possibility since she was once again afflicted with the messikan stomach bug about a month ago – which I’m sure she picked up from some kid at the swimming lessons the ex insisted upon. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to learn that the virus is still in her system, wreaking havoc in her little body. Regarding her endocrinologist (and this fits right in with the misdiagnosis problems we have experienced here in EP) I’d rather not get into the details right now, but suffice it to say that her messikan, Juarez educated endocrinologist diagnosed her with an extremely rare type of hormonal/genetic disease (likely because this is his specialty), which requires daily meds, monthly injections and require me to pack an emergency injection at all times. (With your experience you might be able to guess the disease). The thing is, that for her to have this disease, both parents (or both our families) must be so afflicted, which is not the case. Another disagreement between me and the ex was to get a 2nd opinion regarding this diagnosis, which she finally agreed to after 3 months of me advocating for it. The endocrinologist who provided the 2nd opinion is currently practicing at Cook Medical and previously practiced at Philly Children’s and he is recognized as one of the top endocrinologists in the world. His opinion contradicted her El Paso endocrinologist. After studying her case for 3 weeks he does not believe the original diagnosis is correct and has ordered genetic testing to prove it, which was approved by her insurance yesterday. So we shall see who was correct – me or the highly touted Mexican endocrinologist here in EP. Also, I was unaware that a virus can be responsible for an elevated heart rate – thanks and thank you again for the information you provided as well as your thoughts and prayers.

bowfisher: Thanks, but no spider bites lately.

Slum: Thanks. I don’t know her hemoglobin level. I asked, but have yet to receive an answer. I do not have access to her portal or the lab results. I will make an inquiry. Also, you are correct that they the MSM is lying about Kung Flu and making up all sorts of false symptoms. I don’t believe a damn thing I hear on the news. As an example, the MSM is telling everyone that every hospital bed it taken and hospitals are overflowing in TX. Complete BS. The MSM is in the business of spreading fear and ensuring Biden wins the election.

smarquez: I am unfamiliar with WPW. Is the link you posted correct – it seems to be about a Portland football coach who was fired b/c he’s a police Sergeant – but I only scanned the article.

Jerry: Thank you. I will take that under advisement if it come to it, which is rapidly approaching.

Happy_Camper: Thanks. Yes, I am familiar with the information you posted and I am taking anything they tell me with a healthy dose of skepticism and I have already discussed some of it with the ex.

renegade50: Thank you. I am doing what I can from afar since they won’t let me into the hospital. I like to think that the hospital is altruistic, but the unfortunate reality is that money talks. We’re praying for the best and like you, I hope it’s a simple issue that will be pinpointed sooner rather than later.

2ndwind: Thank you. Sorry to hear Jayne may have been exposed, but I’m happy to know you have a plan. I would like to think that the hospital is working in my daughter’s best interest, but if the experience we’ve had so far is any indication, I’m not overly hopeful. Generally, the ex and I are fine in situations such as these. I initially offered to relieve her, but that is not possible due to the hospital’s procedures so I am doing all I can from afar to help both her and my daughter. I am thankful that she is able to be there for my daughter during this difficult time. I am not initiating any arguments with her regarding the genesis of the problem – there will be plenty of time for “I told you so’s” at a later date – preferably when the ex comes up w/ yet another cockamamie idea. Right now, it’s important we remain strong and present a united front for our daughter.

RemModel8: Fabulous idea, but I’d rather not have to deal with the very real possibility of incarceration, and the associated expense, should I decide to take your advice.

ribka: Thanks but I believe we are past that at this point - heart-related issues have already been ruled out by the doctors.

jfruser: Yep. I wanted to take her to Children’s Medical in Dallas in the first place, unfortunately, her insurance would only approve a facility/doctor locally – in EP.

Update: I dropped off a care package for my daughter, clothes, toiletries, laptop computer, video games, books, magazines, all sorts of snacks, water, & art supplies. I also provided snacks, water and chick-mags for the ex. All this made Julia (my daughter) exceedingly happy, which caused my eyes to water a bit. She was so happy, in fact, that her pulse increased from today’s low of 69 up to 95. Nothing is easy, however. When I dropped off her bags at the Security office, they told me they would take it right up to her – that took nearly 2 hours and multiple phone calls.

I also found out that as of an hour ago the hospital had zero pediatric Covid cases.

A problem with me not able to be there with my daughter is that I am getting information 2nd and 3rd hand, and much of it is erroneous. I found out that Julia is not in a “Covid Ward.” She is in PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) isolated in a private room. Apparently, she is there until they rule out the Kung Flu.

I may have given y’all a couple of false impressions:

1) Julia is in relatively good spirits. Other than her fluctuating heart rate that varies from 67 to 150, she is in no pain or discomfort. The increase pulse causes her to twitch and become a bit anxious, but does not cause her pain. Yesterday, when they stuck her repeatedly for the IV, I ran the nurse off and demanded an expert. They hurt her trying to find a vein and they got her blood all over the place. That is the only real pain she has experienced.

2) The ex-wife. For the most part, she really is a good and caring Mother and she earns a more than decent living as an SLP. We share custody 50/50 – no alimony or child support and between us, we are able to provide for our daughter – she is not left wanting. We get along just fine as long as I do whatever she wishes, but that is not very often. I simply will not agree to most of her ideas because a great many of her ideas are asinine. As soon as I question her, refuse to do what she asks, or simply say no, all Hell breaks loose and she resorts to insulting me in the meanest way possible, which I have never, ever done to her. She’s a chick after all and prone to fits of irrationality.

*****

I will now attempt to answer all your questions:

First, many thanks to Blu, hillbillybear, bluefish, Sako76, 12344mag, JamesJr, TRH, jwp475, tnscouter, Scotty, RichardAustin, fgold767, Ringman, Colorado14er, Stormin_norman, & Dennis81082 for all your thoughts and prayers.

EE: Thank you for the prayers. I hope your friend’s kids recovered well from the plague and he has recovered financially as well. It never ceases to amaze me that every day, America allows hordes of foreigners into our country without any medical screening at all. Not to mention Chiner, but Mexico, in particular, it responsible for the resurgence of Measles, Plague, Polio, etc. in our country. I see it first-hand here on the border.

Seafire: Thanks Jon, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

CCCC: Thank you Paul. We are doing our best to maintain a positive outlook, which is difficult when you’re surrounded by apparent incompetence. The service and attention Julia has received in the hospital is abysmal. Aside from the lack of attention from nurses and doctors, the breakfast they brought her had obviously been sitting out for hours and was ice cold and disgusting. It took them 3 hours for them to bring my ex a coffee and once they did it was ice cold. They have yet to give Julia any water and they keep making excuses. All of it is unacceptable. I am also worried about this Kung Flu test as I do not trust them and I do not trust the hospital or the doctors here to make a correct diagnosis – I have had first-hand experience with incorrect diagnosis here in El Paso.

CharlieFoxtrot: Thank you and I will continue to advocate for my daughter from afar, since they won’t allow me in to see her.

Superlight17b: Thank you sir. My daughter has probably had that messikan stomach bug 15 times since we’ve lived in EP. I have had it twice here in EP and, as you stated, it’s absolutely miserable and I also have never been so sick in my life. I never remember getting sick like that when I was a youngster – in Dallas.

Thank you bartman. Little girls are the best and she is indeed the most important thing in my life.

Miles: Thank you sir. I appreciate your kind words. Julia is indeed a special kind of ‘las and she is so much fun to be around. She always keeps me laughing – she’s absolutely hilarious – maybe that’s because while my ex was in labor I was telling pirate jokes the whole time. You wouldn’t believe some of the stuff that comes out of her mouth – or maybe you would since you’ve seen some of her antics first-hand! I can honestly say that for me, she makes life worth living.

rockinbbar: Thank you sir. Yep, EP hospitals leave a lot to be desired. I am also extremely leery of all the messikan doctors here who received their PHds from Mexican Universities. It’s a fact that American universities are an order of magnitude more rigorous. It’s also a fact that when American students fail to get accepted into an American medical school they often resort to attending Mexican medical schools. Go ahead and call me a racist, but I’m not thrilled at the prospect of my sweet daughter being treated by a swarthy Mexican who received his Phd in Guadalajara and thinks leeches are an effective treatment.

wabigoon: Thank you. Your prayers are appreciated.

kevinJ: Thank you. I understand the situation and that these doctors are extremely busy, but you’re correct that the wait time has been both excessive and unacceptable. They have already ruled out anything to do with her heart. EKG is normal, as stated. Yes, blood work was done more than once. I do not know all the results yet. The dehydration hypothesis was suggested and could indeed be the cause – or least a contributing factor, but I find it unlikely as I make certain she has an insulated cup of ice water at all times and I’m quick to refill it and get more ice as needed. She drinks a lot of water. However, with the temp. hovering around 107° - 108° and spiking at 113° the last few weeks, it’s certainly a possibility. One of the doctors thought it might be a viral infection that is causing the rapid heart rate. I think this is a real possibility since she was once again afflicted with the messikan stomach bug about a month ago – which I’m sure she picked up from some kid at the swimming lessons the ex insisted upon. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to learn that the virus is still in her system, wreaking havoc in her little body. Regarding her endocrinologist (and this fits right in with the misdiagnosis problems we have experienced here in EP) I’d rather not get into the details right now, but suffice it to say that her messikan, Juarez educated endocrinologist diagnosed her with an extremely rare type of hormonal/genetic disease (likely because this is his specialty), which requires daily meds, monthly injections and require me to pack an emergency injection at all times. (With your experience you might be able to guess the disorder). The thing is, that for her to have this disease, both parents (or both our families) must be so afflicted, which is not the case. Another disagreement between me and the ex was to get a 2nd opinion regarding this diagnosis, which she finally agreed to after 3 months of me advocating for it. The endocrinologist who provided the 2nd opinion is currently practicing at Cook Medical and previously practiced at Philly Children’s and he is recognized as a top endocrinologists. His opinion contradicted her El Paso endocrinologist. After studying her case for 3 weeks he does not believe the original diagnosis is correct and has ordered genetic testing to prove it, which was approved by her insurance yesterday. So we shall see who was correct – me or the highly touted Mexican endocrinologist here in EP. Also, I was unaware that a virus can be responsible for an elevated heart rate – thanks and thank you again for the information you provided as well as your thoughts and prayers.

bowfisher: Thanks, but no spider bites lately.

Slum: Thanks. I don’t know her hemoglobin level. I asked, but have yet to receive an answer. I do not have access to her portal or the lab results. I will make an inquiry. Also, you are correct that they the MSM is lying about Kung Flu and making up all sorts of false symptoms. I don’t believe a damn thing I hear on the news. As an example, the MSM is telling everyone that every hospital bed it taken and hospitals are overflowing in TX. Complete BS. The MSM is in the business of spreading fear and ensuring Biden wins the election.

smarquez: I am unfamiliar with WPW. Is the link you posted correct – it seems to be about a Portland football coach who was fired b/c he’s a police Sergeant – but I only scanned the article.

Jerry: Thank you. I will take that under advisement if it come to it, which is rapidly approaching.

Happy_Camper: Thanks. Yes, I am familiar with the information you posted and I am taking anything they tell me with a healthy dose of skepticism and I have already discussed some of it with the ex.

renegade50: Thank you. I am doing what I can from afar since they won’t let me into the hospital. I like to think that the hospital is altruistic, but the unfortunate reality is that money talks. We’re praying for the best and like you, I hope it’s a simple issue that will be pinpointed sooner rather than later.

2ndwind: Thank you. Sorry to hear Jayne may have been exposed, but I’m happy to know you have a plan. I would like to think that the hospital is working in my daughter’s best interest, but if the experience we’ve had so far is any indication, I’m not overly hopeful. Generally, the ex and I are fine in situations such as these. I initially offered to relieve her, but that is not possible due to the hospital’s procedures so I am doing all I can from afar to help both her and my daughter. I am thankful that she is able to be there for my daughter during this difficult time. I am not initiating any arguments with her regarding the genesis of the problem – there will be plenty of time for “I told you so’s” at a later date – preferably when the ex comes up w/ yet another cockamamie idea. Right now, it’s important we remain strong and present a united front for our daughter.

RemModel8: Fabulous idea, but I’d rather not have to deal with the very real possibility of incarceration, and the associated expense, should I decide to take your advice.

ribka: Thanks but I believe we are past that at this point - heart-related issues have already been ruled out by the doctors.

jfruser: Yep. I wanted to take her to Children’s Medical in Dallas in the first place, unfortunately, her insurance would only approve a facility/doctor locally – in EP.