Test Results

We received the repeat newborn screening results yesterday. Ellison's GALT level (the enzyme that breaks down sugars in milk) is still low, but the good news is that his total galactose is still normal which means he can break down the sugars in milk. We have been referred to a metabolic specialist (Dr. Champaign) so we can determine the cause of the low GALT level. We had to rush over to Greenville Memorial last night to have some more blood work drawn so that it could be processed over the weekend. We hope to hear from that blood work by Monday. Dr. Champaign seems to think that Ellison may have the mild form of Galactosemia called Duarte Galactosemia. She said also that he may be just a carrier for Galactosemia. I think that with the Duarte Galactosemia we would just have to monitor Ellison's galactose levels and possibly some diet changes until he is a year old. Ellison was and is still being a trooper with all of the blood draws. He even smiled at the phlebotomist after she stuck him and missed the vein.(Mommy wasn't smiling though)
Anyways, this is a lot of big words and it is all kind of confusing, but we are praying for the best results possible. One thing is for sure...Ellison is still in the Lord's hands and that is all that counts.
Take Care! NV