Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a form of blood vessel inflammation or vasculitis. HSP affects the small vessels called capillaries in the skin (which is what is causing Frank's red/purple spots). It also affects the joints (non erosive arthritis) and often the kidneys. In rare cases the person can go into renal failure and/or have lasting deformities because of the arthritis.
So far Frank's labs are normal. There is no sign of kidney damage. He is, however, swelling in his wrists and ankles. He will have arthritis for the duration of this virus which is keeping him mostly on the couch and home from school. His pain is intermittent and just when I think he's getting over it he seems to be in more pain.
The Popsicles and soda pop are helping his spirits, and really he's doing well. I hope this only lasts a few more days though. I would like to see him back to normal.
In other news...
Harper had a diagonal mow-hawk for "Wacky Wednesday." I got a hair cut. Frank and Gideon wanted ponytails, but only for about 45 seconds. Brad makes us all laugh. Eden loves caring for her brothers (who will let her) and she's as tall as my shoulder! Jett is 8 months old already and MOBILE!
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