and we are trying to figure out what's going on. We've done an MRI -- nothing there. X-rays: Nothing there. Blood tests for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme Disease -- nothing.
Crutches are beginning to seem like the new normal around our house, which is definitely not okay. Otherwise, Rachel is her normal, cheerful self. She can get around quite fast and well on the crutches, but her armpits hurt when she uses them a lot and I am looking forward to the day when we can hang up the crutches for good.
Our orthopedist suggested we visit a rheumatologist, and Drew is hoping we can get an appointment next week. I do, too. I am really trying not to worry that something is wrong, but Rachel can't put her foot down or bear to have anyone touch it. The only place she feels sort of okay (as in, not in pain) is in the bathtub. So there is definitely something happening down there, we just don't know what.
We will keep you posted as things develop.
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