"Lucian was inflicted with a rare polio-like illness when he was 11 months old, leaving both of his legs paralyzed. He is not alone." -National Geographic
My son suffers from partial paralysis due to a (suspected) virus that has struck hundreds of children across the country. During he whole ordeal, I witnessed first hand the lack of knowledge in the medical community regarding signs and symptoms of flaccid paralysis and EV-D68 ( again, suspected, see story). This is not to say the amazing medical teams at each facility were anything less than some of the kindest, most concerned people I've met. I just worry for the next family or the next child who has to suffer as my Lucian did, has, and still does.
If my son's story helps one family in getting their child the help from being informed, you will lift some weight from my shoulders. Please don't let this be for nothing. Please be aware of the symptoms. And remember his face, his impossibly large smile. Our Lulu!
My son suffers from partial paralysis due to a (suspected) virus that has struck hundreds of children across the country. During he whole ordeal, I witnessed first hand the lack of knowledge in the medical community regarding signs and symptoms of flaccid paralysis and EV-D68 ( again, suspected, see story). This is not to say the amazing medical teams at each facility were anything less than some of the kindest, most concerned people I've met. I just worry for the next family or the next child who has to suffer as my Lucian did, has, and still does.
If my son's story helps one family in getting their child the help from being informed, you will lift some weight from my shoulders. Please don't let this be for nothing. Please be aware of the symptoms. And remember his face, his impossibly large smile. Our Lulu!