Park City High School senior Kevin Whiting has felt pain in his lower abdomen all his life.

He felt it each time his body hit a growth spurt, and by the time he was 13 and a student at Treasure Mountain Middle School, the pain was so severe, he couldn’t eat, let alone function as a normal teenager.

His parents Vicki and Jeff took him to doctors and specialists but were told the same thing.

Kevin was anorexic.

The problem was, he wasn’t. Kevin had been misdiagnosed and was actually suffering from Wilkes Syndrome, an ailment where the Superior Mesenteric Artery cut off his small intestines so food couldn’t pass through.

The symptoms were severe weight loss and pain, said his mother Vicki Whiting during a joint interview she and Kevin had with The Park Record.

“Kevin was treated with anti-anxiety medication and anti depressants to cure his anorexia,” Vicki Whiting said. “That was when Kevin became suicidal because he was taking medicines he shouldn’t have been on.”

Unfortunately, once her son was labeled as anorexic, it became the de facto diagnosis.

“It precluded Kevin from getting the diagnostics he should have received, and to get the medical system to move past the short-hand explanation was one of the hardest things we had to go through,” she said.

After going to four or five specialists, the Whitings went to a family friend who was a colorectal surgeon.

“He knew me well enough to run the diagnostics that needed to be done, and the remedy was surgery,” Kevin said.

The Whitings’ plight is documented in a new book called “In Pain we Trust: A Conversation Between Mother and Son on the Journey from Sickness to Health.” The book will be released on Oct. 10.

The idea for the book came after Kevin’s duodenojejunostomy, which is an operation that forms a passage between the beginning and middle of the small intestine.

“The last time the surgery had been done at Primary Children’s Hospital was 10 years ago but at that point, Kevin was taller than five feet and weighed only 65 pounds,” Vicki said.

After the surgery, Kevin still was being nourished through a pick line that ran through his veins, said Vicki Whiting.

“We spent a lot of time in the car going from doctor appointments to school,” she said. “Usually his spirits were high, but one particular day, they weren’t and he said, maybe there was some way we could make it so someone didn’t have to go through what he did.”

The idea stuck with Vicki, who is a professor at Westminster College, and she decided to write a book.

“Since I do write as part of my occupation and my articles are meant to inform and share ideas, it was the only thing I had to share from my skill set,” she said.

The book was different than writing about mentorships, global leaderships and social entrepreneurship articles she was used to writing, but in some ways easier.

“Kevin and I both felt we had an important story to share,” she said. “We felt it could make a difference for other kids who may be suffering through chronic, complex illnesses, or who were having trouble having their voices heard as they worked through the medical system.”

At other times, it was more difficult.

“Going back through and reliving the painful story and realizing at many junctures, the outcome could have been much different, was hard for us,” Vicki said. “My husband Jeff would come home and know we had been writing because of the heaviness in the air.”

Kevin had a difficult time writing because it brought back scary events that he had tried to block out of his mind.

“It did help therapeutically, though,” he said. “It also put forward memories that I didn’t recall, because sometimes when something happened I was trying to distract myself form the pain or I was so drugged up that I didn’t remember.”

However, the writing sessions were important to both, so they continued.

“Because the book is chronological, I would write my section and tell Kevin what I was writing about and ask him about his takes on the events,” Vicki said. “He would give me his story or essay and I would transcribe it or edit it. to have Kevin’s voice in the book is brilliant and I think is a contribution that I haven’t found anywhere else.”

Another challenge was knowing when not to open the door too wide on the family’s privacy.

“I tend to live my life pretty open, so it wasn’t hard for me to write my part, but the tricky part of it all is the fact that it’s the story of our family,” Vicki said. “My husband tends to be the one who makes it through a problem and march forward, and still it’s hard for him to see the pictures. My oldest son, Philip is a private person, and then we have our youngest daughter Katie, so we had to make sure we weren’t bringing in aspects of our private life that others would feel uncomfortable having out in the public.”

Book publishers had different ideas of how to distribute the book.

“McGraw-Hill publishers saw it playing a role in nursing school as a comprehensive case to go along with a nursing fundamentals text,” Vicki said. “So we ultimately left it up to Kevin to choose.”

“I thought the book meant more as a story than as a text,” he said. “As a text, no one would attach to the characters as much.”

So the family chose to publish through Blooming Twig Books, which will release it as a story.

Having the book published helped Vicki deal with some of the uncertainties she faced during the crisis.

“I realize now that I did make the best choices I could have at the time,” she said. “Even if people don’t buy the book, it’s documented so people like Kevin’s kids and his grandkids can know who he is.”

Kevin still hopes the book will help parents, doctors and children listen to each other.

“I’d like it to helps a doctor be more compassionate with a patient or help with a parent navigate the medical system or have a kid deal with their own pains,” he said.

“In Pain we Trust” will be available Oct. 10 at amazon.com and by visiting vickiwhiting.com.

Im 28 and diagnosed with prostatitis again. 1st time at 26 (worst pain I ever had until they gave me the right diagnosis). Been on antibiotics for a 8 days now and doesn't seem to help this time around. plus I fell sick like flu and get pains in my lower abdomen. has anyone else had these symptoms? what are some other symptoms that are expereinced not listed on websites?

I have recently been diagnosed with prostatitis due to some pains I've been having. I've been given an antibiotic for ten days. Haven't had the pain in quite some time so hopefully I'm good to go.

Peace

Symptoms of Bladder Infections

In this post I want to cover some common symptoms of bladder infections. Sadly most of us will experience some sort of bladder infection, otherwise known as a urinary tract infection, at some stage in our lives. Most of these can be treated at home but some more chronic UTI’s will need further medical treatment.

If you have ever experienced any sort of bladder infection you will know how frustrating and debilitating they can be and how difficult to find a really good bladder infection treatment. there never seems to be a quick fix or instant relief from the pain.

If you are experiencing some discomfort at the moment but are not sure if you have a bladder infection symptom I have listed the most common ones below. For common causes of a bladder infection click here.

Here is a lists of some of the most common symptoms of a bladder infection:* burning sensation when you urinate* frequent or intense urge to urinate, but little urine comes out when you do* pressure or pain in your lower abdomen or back* cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine* feeling shaky and probably tired* fever or chills

If you are suffering from any of the above and think you might have a bladder infection then go and see your doctor. They will probably ask you for a urinary sample which will be sent of to be analysed for any bacteria which might be causing your bladder infection symptoms.

Bladder Infection TreatmentsDoctors will generally prescribe some sort of antibiotics to destroy the bacteria. Remember it’s really important you finish the whole cycle prescribed.

Drinking lots of water and cranberry juice will help as this will help flush your system and make it easier for the body to cope and get rid of the bacteria causing your infection. this is a well known urinary tract infection treatment. In fact what you eat and drink might be having a big effect on the symptoms of your bladder infection.

Chronic Urinary Tract Infections

About 1 in 5 women will experience a second urinary tract infection. this secondary infection is normally caused by a different stronger type of bacteria. These stronger bacteria are generally immune to antibiotics. these types of bacteria are much harder to treat and are known as chronic UTI’s or chronic cystitis.

If you are struggling to manage your bladder infection and looking for a more natural bladder infection treatment click the link below.

Click here for more bladder infection tretament info.

Exclusion of other disorders

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has some common symptoms as gallbladder disease, including difficulties with digestion of fatty foods. However, in IBS, a pain usually occurs in the lower abdomen. Acute appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), pneumonia, ulcer of the duodenum or stomach, pancreatitis, hepatitis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, diverticulitis, even complications of pregnancy and heart attack may be similar to gallbladder attacks.

Clinical examination

Physical examination often reveals pain in the upper right abdomen in acute cholecystitis and sometimes in biliary colic. Chronic cholecystitis is usually without pain.

Laboratory testing

Results of laboratory tests are usually normal in people with simple biliary pain or chronic cholecystitis. However, with acute cholecystitis, especially with stones in the main bile duct, liver blood tests show elevated enzyme, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin. Bilirubin is an orange-yellow pigment contained in bile. High levels cause jaundice, which gives a yellowish skin color. Doctors will also check blood levels of liver enzymes known as aspartate (AST) and alanine (ALT) aminotransferase, which are increased when stones are present in the main bile duct. the high number of white blood cells (leukocytosis) is a common finding, but does not appear in significant minority of patients with cholecystitis.

So a month ago I was diagnosed with gonorrhea, however I never had any symptoms. Anyway they treated me with a single dose of antibiotics. I must have had gonorrhea for 18 months since that's the last time I slept with somebody.

The only symptom I ever had was discomfort in my intestines, however that's not a symptom of gonorrhea. well now I'm getting pain in my knees, ankles, wrists, shins, and my liver. I also have this burning sensation in specific spots in my lower abdomen and my lower back.

Are these symptoms that gonorrhea is still persistent? or maybe they are symptoms caused by the killing of the bacteria.

Any ideas?

The incubation period, the time from exposure to the bacteria until symptoms develop, is usually 2 to 5 days. But sometimes symptoms may not develop for up to 30 days. Gonorrhea may not cause symptoms until the infection has spread to other areas of the body.Gonorrhea causes no long-term problems if it is treated early in the course of the infection before any complications develop. Untreated gonorrhea can lead to many complications. so you have to visit your medical practitioner immediately.

I found these symptoms of gonorrhea online:

abnormal bleeding
a burning sensation during urination
vaginal discharge
general irritation of the outer area of the vagina

Dahn Yoga Offers Winter Health Tips on Video

Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) December 16, 2010

Dahn Yoga is currently hosting a series of videos through Dahn TV which can help you maintain your health and manage holiday stress. Dahn Yoga applies Traditional Eastern healing wisdom with simple, but effective exercises. this unique practice emphasizes stimulating the circulation of “ki (chi, qi)” through a system of energy channels in the body, known as meridians. this tradition also encourages the strengthening and warming of the body’s core, since keeping the energy center (“dahn jon”) in the lower abdomen warm is essential to overall health.

The most recent video presents simple techniques for dealing with the cold season. Traditional Eastern Medicine holds that environmental conditions influence the balance of energy in the body and thus affect health. In cold and damp weather conditions, cold and damp energy can predominate in the body, causing an individual to develop a “cold.” In the video, the instructor says “I can show you a few things that can help make your cold a little more manageable.”

Though Dahn Yoga does not propose to have a cure for the common cold, it does offer simple exercises which can boost the immune system, relieve symptoms and speed recovery. Breathing and tapping are essential tools for maintaining good health. For this condition, tapping the upper chest, an area of the body associated with the lungs, and along the “lung meridian” can improve circulation, help you breathe a little easier and feel warmer. In addition, abdominal breathing exercises can help you rest more easily, quiet coughing and clear up blocked breathing passages.

Additional videos include tips for dealing with shoulder tension, indigestion, insomnia and wrinkles. See more of these healthy living tips at dahnyoga.com/dahntv

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I think I may have passed a kidney stone which is now in my bladder, but I'm not sure. about a week ago I started having a lot of pain and cramping feelings in the side of my lower abdomen and some minor cramping in my bladder accompanied by urgency to "go". the next day, the pain in my side was less, but the pressure in my bladder was more. the doctor put me on antibiotics thinking it could be an infection, but there is no burning when I go. After 4 days on antibiotics, I still have pain and pressure in my bladder. could this be a stone and not an infection?

Extreme pain when you need to urinate.

Talk to your doctor again, or talk to another doctor.

YOu need to see a doctor soon. see if you can get in to see a urologist.
It could be stones. most people with stones have such bad pain that they end up in the Emergency Room.

Ask the doctor if he culturled the urine. if it doesn't show an infection you don't need to be on an anti biotic.

There is a disease called Interstisial Cystitis that the doctor might need to check you out for if you don't have stones or an infection.

You definatlyl need medical care.

try webmd.com…………….its my medical bible.
Hope this helps :}
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