WORST NEWS ABOUT MY SON

[grumpybob]

My son (41 Yrs. old) has been diagnosed with Hydrosyringomyelia. Doctor says it is more than likely caused from Spina Bifida, which is caused from me passing on Agent Orange from Vietnam.

At this point in time he will likely be completely paralyzed starting from his legs and working up his body to the base of his neck. Not sure how long this will take, he already has pain in his legs.

He will be seeing the best specialist we have found on 11/29. Still hoping for the best. Until then we are trying to keep an open mind about it all.

All you Nam vets please keep this in mind. As it wasn't apparent at birth, and the mass on his spinal cord (2.4 cm long) wasn't known about or had given him problems until recently.

[wyliec]

I'll pray for the best too.

[bruiser]

One VV vet to another, I'm praying bro.

[pastorchuck]

Bob, so sorry to read this report. We will be praying constantly for your son. Please keep us informed as we are going to expect the best, also...

[DynamoBT]

Your son, and his entire family will be in my prayers.

[retread]

Your son, and all the rest of your family, will be on our prayer list, God bless.

john

[bullant12]

In our prayers so the Person Up Above will do His Thing!

[Kjen]

What an awful happening. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you for serving your country.

Jennifer & Dudley

[NancysToy]

I am very familiar with syringomyelia. Horrid disease! My neurologist was convinced that I had it, years ago, but I was fortunate that my neurological problem turned out to be due to another condition, and eventually improved. I will be praying for the best possible outcome for your son and for his concerned family. May your strength and love see you all through this very difficult hurdle. :pray:

[dancogan]

Your son and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts. We'll be pushing hard for a positive outcome. Thank you for your service, during one of this country's most difficult times.

[Lamonster]

Very sorry to hear this, don't know what to say other than you and your son are in our prayers.

[Blue Star]

My son (41 Yrs. old) has been diagnosed with Hydrosyringomyelia. Doctor says it is more than likely caused from Spina Bifida, which is caused from me passing on Agent Orange from Vietnam.

I will keep your son in my prayers for a complete healing, and for strength for you and your family during this time.

[mindman]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. God Bless and help keep you all strong. :pray:

[ARtraveler]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[grumpybob]

Thanks for everybody's prayers and concerns.

Went to VA hospital today with a disc of the MRI. It is way worse than we thought. VA person in Syracuse has only seen three cases. Two of them Died. My son's is the worst they have seen. Makes it tough when the person at the VA hospital starts crying after looking at the MRI.

Was advised to get a lawyer by the person that is handling the case, so I have an appointment tomorrow.

I Won't be talking about this for a while unless something good happens.

I really appreciate everyones prayers and concerns.

Thanks!!

[MarkLawson]

Praying for your son & for you.

[SpyderGirl]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. :pray:

[SpyderWolf]

I am very sorry to hear this Bob, I will be praying for your son and the rest of your family as well. :pray:

[Jornie1]

May God do his best work for him, heal him and at the same time bring comfort to you and your family.. Len & Kim

[Dragracer]

Thoughts and prayers from us here in Florida!

[frank3]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

[ThreeFeet]

Many prayers and thoughts for you and your family and son. May GOD bless you and help you thru this crisis.:pray:

[Smylinacha]

I will pray every day for your son! I do believe in miracles.:pray:

[SpyderRyder2B]

will be praying daily.

[irish2themax]

You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. I must admit that I had never heard of this condition before so I did some research and was shocked to discover it is far more common than I would have expected (1:18,000).

Hopefully you have found a neurosurgeon that specializes in this. God bless you both

[Bob Denman]

Bob, You guys are in our thoughts and prayers! I would like to offer you one bit of wisdom that was passed on to me from my Grandfather. "The strongest steel has always been tempered in fire..." This is a horrible thing to have happen; but please don't let it weaken your faith

[johnnyg]

Your son and family are in are prayers. Thank you for your service's durning one of the country's difficult times:pray: John & Carol Army 6-67 / 2-72

[Boriken]

:pray::pray::pray:
Many prayers and thoughts for you and your family and son. May GOD bless you and help you thru this crisis.:pray:

[dltang]

I was saying healing prayers as I read each of these posts. I too pray for your comfort and wisdom for the doctors as you move forward.

[woodchuck]

My son (41 Yrs. old) has been diagnosed with Hydrosyringomyelia. Doctor says it is more than likely caused from Spina Bifida, which is caused from me passing on Agent Orange from Vietnam.

At this point in time he will likely be completely paralyzed starting from his legs and working up his body to the base of his neck. Not sure how long this will take, he already has pain in his legs.

He will be seeing the best specialist we have found on 11/29. Still hoping for the best. Until then we are trying to keep an open mind about it all.

All you Nam vets please keep this in mind. As it wasn't apparent at birth, and the mass on his spinal cord (2.4 cm long) wasn't known about or had given him problems until recently.


I wish I could say something that someone else has allready said. But GOD bless you and your family .