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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Throwing out another rare possibility--first episode of Familial Mediterranean Fever or another periodic fever syndrome. Former more likely if child is of Mediterranean, Armenian, Turkish, Arab, or Jewish descent. Frequently, but not always, accompanied by stomach pain. Joint pain is very common. Sometimes there is a rash, especially on lower leg. Fevers usually resolve after 3 days. CRP, ESR, and white blood cell count are usually quite elevated during an episode, same with serum amyloid A (SAA), fibrinogen, and beta 2 microglobulin. Colchicine can be helpful in bringing down the fever during an episode and is also a daily medication for those who have it.[/quote] Fascinating. This was the one generic abnormality that came up in my genetic screening when I was pregnant! I have no idea what is is and haven’t thought about it since, but this is interesting. Good to know![/quote]
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