Has having a child with sn affected your health?

[Claw3]

There is obviously a lot of stress associated with having a child with sn's. Whether that is dealing with behaviours and needs, dealing with school, statements, tribunals, DLA etc, etc.

Ive just been for a dr appointment, as i havent been able to go the gym (my stress relief) for about a month as i was getting out of breath easily.

The dr did one of those blow into tests and apparently 73% is bad, she has given me asthama medication, ive never suffered with asthama. My weight has also dropped from 60kg to 50 something or the other and she feels lack of nutrients in my red blood cells could be causing my breathing difficulties and i have to go for a blood test to check my sugar levels etc. I also had a chest infection that i wasnt aware of, so now have antibiotics (i put it down to having a cold)

Her conclusion STRESS.

Anyone elses health suffering due to the stress of it all?

Unpa, it was the Dr's receptionist who phoned, she just said your results are back, cholesterol levels are a bit high, you need to pop in and pick up a diet sheet, then come in 6 months to test again. I was a bit surprised to be honest, it didnt occur to me to check anything.

Just did the usual google, as you do on the causes of high cholesterol, just thought none apply to me and it was a bit strange.