Kamryn's Reflux Update

On Monday we took Kamryn for her most favoritest test (not really). To refresh some people, about a year ago Kamryn got a urinary tract infection (UTI) and when this happens in children under 3 they run tests to make sure there isn't some underlying problem. Well Kamryn did, minor, but this is when we found out she bilateral reflux. For those that don't remember, or didn't know, this is where the tube from the kidney's to the bladder basically goes straight in instead of at an angle. This will cause urine to reflux up into the kidneys which could cause problems. Kamryn's is minor and did not need surgery at the time, but we have to give her preventive antibiotics (which is very difficult for two parents who don't like having to rely on medication) and she needs to retake the tests in a year. So now we are up to speed. We went last week for the ultrasound and this week for the VCUG. The VCUG is the one that they put a catheter in her and fill her bladder up with dye and then she has to pee so they can see if any goes up. Well, it still does so we have to keep her on the medicine. We have only seen the radiologist and all he had was the test at hand--not the one from last year to compare. So I am not sure if it is better, worse, or the same. We will see the urologist Dec 23 and should have more information at that time. Just wanted to keep everyone posted, she does great--no infections or anything so we are still positive on the fact she will outgrow this and not have to have surgery.