Re: moderate ketone levels

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Jodi Z is right get to the ER stat! And don't let them bully you into being

discharged. I always end up calling Dr. H when I'm in the ER so she can tell

the ER docs NOT TO DISCHARGER HER!!! They can be very difficult but stand your

ground. Good luck keep us posted.

Chrissy

[Guest guest]

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> My husband is on a job site with no phones. Is this an emergency

that I should call someone else to get us to the emergency room? What

does having ketones in their system do to them? What do I say to the

doctors? Anyone that knows anything please! I feel so sick to my stomach.

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My husband is a med tech and I'm typing this as he's relating it to

me. Showing keytones in urine means that your body is feeding off

itself (muscles and other tissues). This is a normal condition when

you diet, but more than a trace amount can be serious. It should be

checked into immediately.

The quickest way to stop it is to get the child to eat. But since RSS

children don't eat, or don't eat enough, then supplements may be in order.

You can call the emergency room at a local hospital and tell them the

results. Someone there should be able to answer whether or not you

need to bring in the child.

Dianne - Ian's grandmother