Hi there my ds is 2 and is undergoing diagnosis for ASD. The paed has also requested blood tests done for genetic testing. This is something I want done too as I had high risk screening results in my pregnancy so feel we do need more info in that area just to be sure either way (if there's genetic issues )
Anyhow... sadly my son became very distressed despite numbing cream and lots of fun distractions and basically wouldn't allow the blood tests- we geld him down and tried twice with no avail. I simply cannot put him through that again.
I've contacted the consultants sec to ask if ds could have pin prices instead or even sedation. I know it's a bit extreme but beats putting him through that distress again imo.
Has anyone else experienced similar? They said my ds is very strong but I can't imagine he's the only 2 year old they've struggled getting bloods from. Surely there must be some other ways around this ? I do hope so!
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Heytheredelilah1987 · 19/02/2017 21:45
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