ktgrok Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 UPDATE: He is home! He is in some pain, but not as much as you would expect. The doctor was amazed at how well he was doing, and couldn't believe how well his back muscles were handling it. He was checking for spasms and found none. He said he had more tension in his own back! Now though we have to deal with the brace. He hates it. He is an aspie. He has sensory issues. He is a teen boy that cares about his appearance. Add that all up and you get the picture. He is currently napping because he is allowed to have it off while sleeping. If anyone has tips on making it more comfy I'm all ears. He came in the house this afternoon and got some ice from the freezer and walked away saying "ow, ow." I asked what happened and he said he hurt his back while wrestling with a friend. He was pale,and his eyes were watering as he tried not to cry. He tried to play it off (this is the kid that broke a finger at school and just went back to playing without complaining, so when he admits to pain I know it is serious). I took him to the ER expecting to be sent home with some muscle relaxants. Instead he was admitted. He fractured T12 and L1. The neurosurgeon will see him tomorrow and they seem to think he may end up in a back brace for some time. This is my Aspie. He is NOT happy about staying in the hospital, is phobic of needles...you get the picture. It was awful telling him he had to stay. My dh is with him now and I'm home with the 2 year old and baby. I will go back in the morning. Please pray this just needs some rest and that is all. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: My DS9 is an Aspie and I can't even imagine having to leave him in the hospital overnight. I hope he and you are both able to get some rest tonight, and that you'll get an optimistic report from the neurosurgeon tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Praying for you. :grouphug: Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yikes. I am sure that is terrifying. I remember how scared I was when dd's lung collapsed, this forum really helped me through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hugs for you and your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Oh, no!! Luckily, the young heal well, but Oh, no!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oy! Poor Kid! Poor Momma! I hope it requires nothing more than some rest. Ugh! I know that feeling. Ds12 broke both of his arms at the same time a few months ago and played it off like he'd be okay. These boys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I am so sorry! I hope that he can rest tonight, and that he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 How could that happen in a friendly wrestling match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh my gosh - I am so sorry!! Prayers and hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: How did he do it? Poor guy, I will be praying that the neurosurgeon has good news tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Poor kiddo! Praying that he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Praying for him. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Poor boy! Praying for him and for your family. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: Praying, and many hugs to your ds. Keep up posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That's terrible! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Gracious! Poor kid. Poor you. Please update when you see him in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Praying. I've broken vertebra and it is no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh my gosh!! Poor guy, he must be miserable. And you miserable for him. :( I hope he gets good news tomorrow and that he heals up quickly. Hugs to you... please update once you hear something. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ouch! It makes me hurt just thinking about it. I hope he is better soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Scary! Hugs and prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh no. Big big big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That's terrible. Sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKshanmar Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ugh! Poor everybody! Good "mom call" on reading your kid and taking him to the hospital. Hope it all goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omma Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Praying here, too. You can be so thankful that you brought him in to be checked out, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thank God you took him in!! Poor kiddo. Keep us posted. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Donna Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: Poor guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Poor thing! Hugs and prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ktgrok Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 thanks all. yeah, definitely glad I took him in! He just didn't look right. Too pale. I will say his attitude about being in the hospital got a bit better when he met the two cute, young, female nurses that would be taking care of him. Dh brought him fast food, candy, and movies to watch last night. I will be heading over there pretty soon. As for how it happened, he was bent over in a weird way, sitting on the ground, and the other kid applied pressure onto his shoulders, straight down. It compressed everything I guess, and t12 and L1 fractured. Definitely was friendly though...if it wasn't my son would be spewing anger about the other kid. Instead he is just upset with himself. The other kid is a sweet kid and I'm sure he and his family will feel very bad about this. But it was an accident. And my son, as an Aspie with sensory issues, doesn't know when enough is enough and is not really supposed to be wrestling anyway. sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Praying. It is so hard when one of our little ones hurt. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh no! This happened to my step dad about ten years ago. He is an an avid mountain biker and still is, but had a freak accident on a simple bike trail and fell off like he was diving into a swimming pool. He broke the top two vertebrae. He had to be in a halo (where they screw it into your skull) for what seemed like a long time. He couldn't shower or anything. It took a long time to recover, but he is totally fine now and is very active. You can't see the scars on his forehead anymore. Good luck to your son. I hope for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Augh, I'm sorry your son and your family are having to go through this. I hope today goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh poor guy! I can imagine how hard that must be, but to be an Aspie. I don't know how my Aspie son would fare in that situation. I hope the situation isn't truly bad. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh, the poor kid. Sending prayers for his comfort and healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 My goodness, hope it goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 praying for you and your son.....keep us posted!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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