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catlover79 · 08-29-2010, 12:16 AM

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news...om-eating-food

CLERMONT, FL. --
Imagine not being able to eat food, not a single bite.

That's reality for a 4-year-old boy in Lake County who has been diagnosed with a rare disease that makes him essentially allergic to all food.

Instead, Silas Harger drinks a special formula.

Since being diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis or EE, Sy has handled giving up food well, his family said.

After bouncing around from doctor to doctor, they finally got a diagnosis in the last 6 months after visiting to Cincinnati Children's Hospital for treatment.

"And that's when they told us that he is obviously allergic to any type of food," said Heather Harger, Sy's mom. "And it causes swelling in his esophagus. Therefore, he needs to be off of all food."

Sy's family has started blogging about his story in hopes of helping other families facing E-E.

They're also planning fundraisers to help cover Sy's medical costs.

Marvo301 · 08-29-2010, 12:23 AM

Yikes I can't even imagine having to give up eating completely. I glad this young boy has been able to handle it so well. God bless him and his family.

MrCleveland · 08-29-2010, 08:40 AM

How the hell is that kid gonna eat?

Will he just give in and die?...

catlover79 · 08-29-2010, 02:08 PM

^ He has to drink a special formula to get his nutrition every day. Poor kid.

08-29-2010, 12:16 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Rare disease keeps child from eating food http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news...om-eating-food CLERMONT, FL. -- Imagine not being able to eat food, not a single bite. That's reality for a 4-year-old boy in Lake County who has been diagnosed with a rare disease that makes him essentially allergic to all food. Instead, Silas Harger drinks a special formula. Since being diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis or EE, Sy has handled giving up food well, his family said. After bouncing around from doctor to doctor, they finally got a diagnosis in the last 6 months after visiting to Cincinnati Children's Hospital for treatment. "And that's when they told us that he is obviously allergic to any type of food," said Heather Harger, Sy's mom. "And it causes swelling in his esophagus. Therefore, he needs to be off of all food." Sy's family has started blogging about his story in hopes of helping other families facing E-E. They're also planning fundraisers to help cover Sy's medical costs.
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08-29-2010, 12:23 AM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Yikes I can't even imagine having to give up eating completely. I glad this young boy has been able to handle it so well. God bless him and his family.
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08-29-2010, 08:40 AM	#3
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,233	How the hell is that kid gonna eat? Will he just give in and die?...
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08-29-2010, 02:08 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ He has to drink a special formula to get his nutrition every day. Poor kid.