And now, almost 2 years laters, we've experienced another December miracle. Kaleb had his second endoscopy today and things could not have gone more perfect. From the moment we walked in to the waiting room and were instantly called back, to the INCREDIBLE nurses we had today, to the IV that he didn't even move or cry for and was over so quickly, to the word we were longing to hear: remission. Kaleb's EoE is finally in remission, which is incredibly difficult to get to with this disease. We are still waiting for biopsy results to confirm, but his Dr. was confident.
While we were hoping to be able to discontinue use of the steroid treatment he's on, that's not an option for now. We were able to decrease it to once a day, but the Dr. said it plays a key part in his remission. However, we have learned that the medicine he's on is a topical steroid and doesn't stay in his system long, meaning it's a much safer type of steroid. She did want to discontinue use of his reflux medicine (which I'm a little nervous about…) because it has been proven to decrease bone density, and since he can't drink dairy, his calcium levels are so low anyway. We were also instructed to give him a calcium supplement daily.
He'll go back to the EoE clinic in 6 months to see his G.I. Dr, allergist, and dietitian. In 10 months, we'll discontinue use of the steroid treatment, and he'll have his next endoscopy in a year, as long as his symptoms don't return sooner. Such exciting news!!
So many people ask "Why don't miracles happen today?" They do. I've seen it. I've been a part of it. I've had a front row seat to 2 different December miracles. All you have to do is pray for it and believe it will happen.
"You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:14
