Fragile X syndrome & Blood test-wwyd?

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Registered: 01-15-2004
Fragile X syndrome & Blood test-wwyd?
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Wed, 10-19-2005 - 3:05pm

Today the neuro said he wanted ds to get a blood test to test for Fragile X syndrome and to see the amount of lead in his blood. He said these usually always come back negative but just in case.

I did a little bit of research on the internet and I have a question--is this really necessary? My ds is terrified of needles and I can't see holding him down to draw blood for something like this.

He did say he watned an OT to evaluate him but doesn't thing he has an ASD.

I don't know...but I am just not crazy about this blood test.

kate

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Registered: 09-16-2005
Thu, 10-20-2005 - 10:43am

The Dr suggested it to us as well - ( the dev ped) however our regular ped said it was not necessary. Our DD was dx with a language delay - oh, and our house was build new 5 years ago.

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