news flash..."STRANGE RASH & NEUTROPENIA STRIKES FRESHMAN COED, GROUNDED IN PROVO, UTAH!"

BYU freshman, Kristin Katich, reported an odd rash on top of both feet and ankles. What appeared to be large hives seems to have alluded and perplexed the urgent care doctor, Bill Grayden, of Provo, Utah. Dr. Grayden drew labs after examining the suspicious bumps. They did not appear to be shingles. Kristin has complained that the pesky rash has spread to sides and bottom of her feet making it difficult and painful to walk. Tests revealed a dangerously low neutrophil count leaving Kristin neutropenic and susceptible to fever and infection. ANC 290, PLATES 239, HGB 12.0, WBC 1. Her parents question if the rash could be connected to the low counts and hope that it is not a sign of something more serious brewing. Sadly this episode has put a serious caboche on big plans for the weekend and Kristin was unable to attend the highly anticipated campus shin-dig. After consulting with Primary Children's oncologist, Kristin was banished to her lone apartment to reduce the chances of contracting a serious illness. All medications have been stopped so that counts can recover. Kristin reports,"I'm just depressed that everybody else had a good time and I have to stay at home as always, but who is complaining? Haha!" Her parents are reported to be guarded, tense, and hope for improvement to be forthcoming. Mom has her bags close to the door just in case....

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Amy Girl said…
I can always count on the most up to the minute headlines over here at "Kourageous Katich".

Sorry to hear ya missed the shin-dig, but fortunately for you there will be more!
July 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Kathy Hawley said…
Great big bummer! I hope the counts go up, and the meds go down so you can avoid the roller coaster! What a fine line you have to walk, which would be all the easier, if you could see the line!! Thinking of you, and wishing you all the best. Leslie, it must be SO HARD to sit home and not be your best hands on self!
July 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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