I finally was able to talk to the nurse at the dermatology clinic at Children's Hospital. She prescribed a topical antibotic called mupirocin for Savannah's hemangioma. I am supposed to use it with each diaper change, and I am also supposed to use vaseline on top of that. I was given the option of laser treatment if the antibotic didn't heal it up.
After doing a lot of research online, it has become very clear that the laser treatment is the way to go if the antibotic doesn't work. I am not at all thrilled about putting her through that, but if it will stop her from being so miserable with the diaper changes, then it will be worth it in the long run. I guess time will tell in this case.
I am a member of a support forum that I found online as well. I have posted on there regarding a specialist near Arkansas. I hope I can locate somebody because I really want Savannah to see a specialist for a second opinion on things.
It's not much longer now until school is out, and I am so relieved. I finished my last annual review today, and that made me very happy. Summer vacation will be here in a few weeks, and then I can enjoy having Savannah home with me all day.
11 days of school left until summer!
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Savannah Grace was diagnosed with Congential Hip Dysplasia of her left hip while at her routine 9 month check up on November 21, 2007. This blog is dedicated to all hip-babies, hip-moms, and hip-dads. I hope this blog will help others who are going through the same thing.
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