Sweet Kaitlyn's Journey

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Kaitlyn was born with a rare genetic disorder called Hypophosphatasia (a chronic, potentially life-threatening metabolic disease characterized by defective bone mineralization that leads to destruction and deformity of bones, profound muscle weakness, seizures, renal failure and respiratory failure) as well as a Type I Collagen Disorder that lies somewhere between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (loose joints and sensitive skin) and Osteogenesis Imperfecta (a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily). She also has undiagnosed Neurological Events that cause degeneration of the white matter in her brain (permanent damage to her brain).

What is Hypophosphatasia

For more information please visit the links below:

~ Hypophosphatasia
www.softbones.org

~ Osteogenesis Imperfecta
www.oif.org

~ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
www.ednf.org

Due to the rarity of her disorders Kaitlyn has been seen in four different states and continues to be followed by The Metabolic Clinic, Neurology, The Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic, Cardiology, Nephrology, Orthopedics, and The Craniofacial Clinic. As a result of Hypophosphatasia it was found that her vitamin B6 was markedly elevated at 1270 mcg/L (normal values are 5-50) leading to recommendations that she have CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) neurotransmitters, CSF amino acids, and CSF pyridoxal phosphate obtained to asses these values. Two surgeries are currently being discussed, one with Orthopedics and the other with The Craniofacial Clinic.

Please help raise money for extra medical expenses and transportation so she can receive the best medical care available and have the best quality of life possible. Every little bit counts and all donations are greatly appreciated.

With God all things are possible. ~ Matthew 19:26

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ~ Philippians 4:13