Comments on: Baylee Littrell Diagnosed With Atypical Kawasaki Disease

By: FC

FC — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Baylee’s a soldier going through all those tests, but I’m glad they finally found out what was ailing him. Wishing Baylee and the Littrell family nothing but the best during this time.

By: Jeni

Jeni — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:13:44 +0000

So glad Baylee’s doing better. I’ll be keeping them/him in my prayers that all stays well for them. He’s such an adorable little boy (who is SO much like his father), and they are such a lovely little family.

I second what you say Cezzie about Brian’s heart problems. When I first read about what this disease was and how it’s related to the heart, I couldn’t help but think about Brian’s heart problems.

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:55:33 +0000

Good information is on the kawasaki disease foundation website: http://www.kdfoundation.org

Did you all know that Kelly Preston and John Travolta’s son had Kawasaki Disease a few years ago? It is a fact they do not talk too much about but since awareness is key in preventing coronary (heart) damage all the celebrity help would save innocent childrens lives.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:33:26 +0000

We never had carpets cleaned before my son was diagnosed. In fact we have very little carpet in our house, most of it is laminate.

XOXO….symptoms at least for my son were high fever that lasted 8 days (he got his IVIG treatment on day 8 of the fever) and the whites of his eyes were dark red. He also complained of neck and joint aches. There are other symptoms but that’s what my son had. The doctor tested him for fifths disease, menigitis, scarlett fever and a few others I can’t remember. The only way to diagnose is process of elimination. The biggest thing is a fever that won’t go away. The important thing with this disease is to be treated within 10 days of a fever appearing.

Hope that helps! I’m amazed at all the families that have experienced this. My wishes go out to all of you that your little ones don’t experience any life-long side effects and a full recovery.

By: dawn

dawn — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:16:46 +0000

oh my gosh! it’s sad but a tragedy always leads to something helpful to other people! I pray everything works out for the best for their son and their family.

By: Kellie

Kellie — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:52:36 +0000

Anyone else whose child had Kawasaki have their carpets cleaned prior to the diagnoses?

Nope. We didn’t have carpet. I have heard of this link though!

We were told by her team of doctors to get her into a study later in life, since, at the time, no one really knows how or if it affects anything later on. Her Pedi knows of this and will help when the time comes.

By: XOXO

XOXO — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:50:43 +0000

What are the symptoms? How do I know if my daughter has that?

God Bless Baylee, I will keep him and all children in my prayers!

By: Cezzie

Cezzie — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:21:17 +0000

How awful that Brian’s son has to go through this, especially when Brian himself has had a history of problems with his own heart.

My thoughts are with them.

By: Alana

Alana — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:29:04 +0000

To all brave families who are facing this desease speedy recovery to you all!

By: Mommyto1

Mommyto1 — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:51:25 +0000

My step brother had kawasaki’s disease when he was 2 years old. His father owns his own carpet cleaning company but when he cleaned his own house my step brother came down with it 2 days later….

He’s now 17 years old and fine, wrestles and plays baseball….

Hope Baylee makes a quick and full recovery.