Novemeber 18, 2009

Addyson's journery with JDM(juvenile dermatomyositis) began today. I took Addyson to see a Dermatologist about a rash she has been having since around June. Her rash is on her face, elbows, knees, and knuckles. So the doctor walks in and in about five seconds he tells me he thinks it is JDM. He didn't go into details about exactly what this was. He just asked me to bring Addyson to a Dermatology clinic the following morning to have her seen by about 20 other doctors. I said we would be there and of course I went home and read about JDM. I was in complete shock about what I was reading. I have to admit I was in denial about her having this.