Son Is Having Numbness and Tingling

Stick to your guns and get as many opinions as you can. My daughter has had many specialists for issues involving allergies, orthopedic problems, GI issues and now neurological issues. Throughout our medical ventures there have been a couple of times when I had to second guess the doctors and as it turned out on those occasions, my concerns were justified. A good doctor will listen to your concerns and run any amount of tests to ensure the well being of their patient. I have had wonderful luck with Children's Boston as well as Mass General. I believe that any child's issue that begins to interfere with there daily lives not to mention one that is causing pain/discomfort is one that absolutely can't be overlooked. Keep your head up. It is not easy to watch your child go through any trauma and not have the answers to make them better. You'll find them. Best of luck.

yikes, that doesn't sound very good at all. I am a nurse and what you describe sounds all neurological in nature and you definately need a neurologist asap. I can see why the physical therapist wont work with him because he/she doesnt have a definitive diagnosis and they dont want to mess anything up. if you dont get any answers when you see the neuro dr in dec. definately get a second opinion.
good luck

I am not sure where you are living but if you live near West Hartford, I have an excellent suggestion for you. Take your son to a Chiropractor who is wonderful and experienced with children named Dr. Laub at West Hartford Chiropractic.###-###-####. You can see him SOON(I cannot beleive you are supposed to wait until December!!!!)and these are typical symptoms that people go to a chiropractor for. I am not a proffessional but rather a mom (whose kids are treated by him) but I do know that when kids fall their bones can be knocked out of alignment in such a way that they can affect the nerves passing through them thereby causing numbness and tingling. Definately call. If you are not able to get to WH call and ask for a good Chiropractor in your area!
Good Luck! S. L.

I think that you need a second opinion. A Syrinx can cause problems in the arms and especially the kind of symptoms that you are describing. I have placed a link here for you to go to for a brief description of a syrinx. You should do a lot more research on them as well. Your son's problems could, in fact be directly related to the Syrinx..especially the one at C4.
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch093/ch093f.html

I am also a PT and agree with your current therapist on this. good luck!

Bring him to Children's Hospital in Boston. People come there from all over the country and world. My daughter has many issues going on and she has seen many specialists there. They have always done right by her. If you can't wait for an appointment, bring him to the emergency room at Children's Boston. It would be worth your piece of mind. You are his mom and if you have a gut feeling something is not right, just do what you have to. Better safe than sorry. Don't worry about "jumping the gun". Just go!!!!

Ohh C.!!! If its not one thing its another....but this is a BIG OTHER!!!!

Please keep us posted. I am sorry I have nothing to add except that I will keep you and your "baby" in my prayers.

I feel for you. How scary. WOW

Stay positive. Try to anyways. Your son sounds as if he is worried just like you. So if you stay cool around him then he won't try and hide things from you. Explain to him the seriousness around this but, try not to worry him....I know, easier said then done....I wish I had the magic words to help you.

Its best to keep up the communication....he must not hide anything from you....everything has a reason and all the symtoms(can't spell, sorry) but, they are very important!!

Bye for now.....I will say my prayers and you both will be in them....

J.

Hi,

I'm new to the board and was just browsing. I agree with the others who are recommending that you take your son to Boston Children's. I took my son there for a specialist visit. I would search their website, find the pediatric neurological department and call. If the wait is more than a week or two, which is common for this hospital b/c of its reputation, I would consider taking him to their ER the next time he displays any symptoms. My biggest fear is that he could do damage that is not reversible.

I hope this helps and please keep us posted!

Wow C.,
I'm so sorry that your son is going through all of that. I would definately take him to Boston! They have really great doctors there. I see that you live in NH but I would take him to MA. Just my thought.
I wish him good luck and pray he gets better.

OMG- Do NOT take your son to a chiropractor!!! They are NOT doctors!! And that is a fact! My father in law is a chiropractor, and he is the first to say we are NOT doctors!! If a phyisical therapist is afraid to touch him, then why in the world would a chiropractor crack his bones!! WOW!! Sorry had to get that out! Any way I agree you need to take him to childrens hospital in boston!!!!! No exceptions!! That is voted one of the best hospitals in the WORLD!! People travel from other countries to have their children seen. They will figure out what is going on, and fix it!! Your poor son!! No child should have to go through this, and I am so sorry. I just pray that once you get him to childrens in boston they will take care of it!! C., I must say you are an amazing mother that you are doing all of this on your own, and going to school. Your son is lucky to have you as a mom!! Please keep us posted, I really think it will be okay. Good Luck, and god bless your family!!

Have you considered a chiropractor? Sound like theres some nerve issues going on also. I would definately consult with a chiropractor, you'd be suprised at how much they can help your son. Good luck!

Just keep doing what you're doing, C.. You can ask the physical therapist to write a report and submit it to your son's pediatrician. This will help your pediatrician to understand that your son's pain, combined with continual problems with his performing normal activities, and that your son may need further specialist treatment. Has the physical therapist performed ultrasound in his therapy treatments? I know that when I was in an MVA back in '95, the chiropractor's office that was treating me (& my son, who was 6 at the time) used an ultrasound machine that sent ultrasound waves through our muscles to treat the pain & tingling associated with our injuries.
You can also put in a phone call to Children's Hospital in Boston - it doesn't hurt to ask questions to a hospital that sees all types of medical problems in children.
Good luck C. - our thoughts are with you - & please keep us posted.

I would highly recommend taking him to a chiropractor. Especially since he had fallen. They will take x-rays and explain everything to you before doing anything, and sometimes, that's the "simple" solution to what might have seemed like a huge event. My friend was recently in a car accident and several days later developed what he thought was an incredible migraine - so much so he spent the night in the hospital, the pain was so bad. His insurance footed over $10,000 of MRI scans, specialists consultations, morphine for his pain, and hospital bills. When he was running out of options and still in serious pain, he visited a chiroptactor - $65 and 20 mins later, he felt a world of difference. If you're uneasy about chiropractic, I'd recommend looking up the information for yourself - it's a genuine practice that specializes in spinal injury. Perhaps it's what your son needs. In any case, I hope you find the answer soon. -Best to you.

See if you can find a NUCCA certified chiropractor in your area. They don't crack the back, they just use the pinky finger of their hand to adjust a bone in the upper neck. My kids have done this, and it really helped them with early infancy issues. You can ask them for referrals of other patients etc. Good luck.

Have you taken him to a Chiropractor?