Thread: My Son

I am so sorry to hear that.
I have a daughter that's seven and I gladly take her pain if I could, when she is sick.
So even though I cannot fully fathom what you are going through I can understand your frustration.
Your family will be in my prayers.

Mats

Thanks Olav

Rich,
I'm sorry to hear that. On a good note, he's getting proper medical attention and we have top-notch diagnostic and treatment facilities here in North America. Got my prayers for all they're worth.

No need to apologise for the thread
it's good to have someone outside
the family to talk or vent to.

I wonder if drainage from the ulser
on his esophagus could be the cause
of the pain?

I will keep you and your family in my
thoughts.



Terry

Rich,

If it's ok with you we'll add his name to our prayer chains. We'll definitely start praying for him ourselves immediately.

Glen F

Rich,

I feel for you and your son. I always stress out when the kids get sick and can understand your worry.

I think Nelson's advice is right on the money. Use the internet to do your research so that you are better informed of the possible options and tests that need to be done to narrow down his condition, then bring that up with the doctors. It tends to wake them up to see that a patient is not going to just roll over and accept everything that comes out of the doctor's mouth.

You are right to feel that some think they are the second coming and need a swift kick in the ass to actually start doing their job--diagnosis as opposed to prescribing pills.

I wish you and your wife strength in dealing with this situation and hope your son gets better soon.

I want to thank you all for your advice and prayers. It is just hard when your kid is sick and they can't seem to come up with good answers. This seems to varry in degree day by day. Thanks again.

Rich,

Let me start by offering you best wishes for your son & your family.

Second, as some of the other guys have mentioned, get on the Internet and research Richie's condition. Being an educated patient not only means having an understanding of the condition, but also being in the loop as far as treatment options. I researched ACL injuries, MRI's, and grafting options before I talked to my orthopedic surgeon. I made notes about which slides on the MRI films to ask about (which were exactly the ones he looked at). When I started asking about graft choices and fixation, he called their supplier and them bring over product slicks for me. We talked at length, and I ended up with his cell number when it was all over with.

I have friends in the medical field as well. Both agree that educated patients are easier to talk to, because they have an understanding of the issues and treatment options.

Rich - Best of Luck!

My family is very disappointed with US doctors. We were lucky because my boss's father is Nobel prize nominee in medicine and he found us a great specialist... but overall I feel that the healthcare system in US is not what it should / could be

Again - good luck!
Ivo

What is your boy's name, Rich. I know this is causing you and your wife a great deal of anguish. I want you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers.