My 31 one year son was just diagnosed with MS several weeks ago. He also has autism. His ability to verbally communicate is very limited, he can't tell me what he is feeling or thinking with words. I really need to know how he is feeling...what he thinks about all of this (I really believe that he understands most of what is said to him, and knows what is going on).
As far as his physical symptoms, I think maybe his hand is numb, he has been picking at it, he's never done that before. Also, he keeps closing his eyes or rubbing them, I'm wondering what vision symptoms he may be experiencing. Sometimes he is so weak and tired he can't stand on his own, he can't get himself out of the bathtub some days, and frequently he drags his right foot/leg when he walks. His MRI showed multiple lesions, and his spinal tap was positive for MS as well.
I'm scared for him, and angry (at who, I'm not sure), he's already had such a big hurdle in life.
what can I do to help my son?
thanks so much for listening, and so glad that I found someone who can really understand.
sad mom in Illinois
As far as his physical symptoms, I think maybe his hand is numb, he has been picking at it, he's never done that before. Also, he keeps closing his eyes or rubbing them, I'm wondering what vision symptoms he may be experiencing. Sometimes he is so weak and tired he can't stand on his own, he can't get himself out of the bathtub some days, and frequently he drags his right foot/leg when he walks. His MRI showed multiple lesions, and his spinal tap was positive for MS as well.
I'm scared for him, and angry (at who, I'm not sure), he's already had such a big hurdle in life.
what can I do to help my son?
thanks so much for listening, and so glad that I found someone who can really understand.
sad mom in Illinois
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