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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 411383" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hi! A label is something you stick on a jar...it's meant to make things clearer so that when you're trying to secure services you don't have to spell out all of his issues. </p><p> </p><p>For example, I have spots on my feet that get cold, am thirsty all the time, use the ladies room constantly, tired, listless at times, my cholesterol is high, and my eyesight is going. OR I'm a diabetic. People worry about labels when it comes to our situations and they really don't need to. Most people wouldn't worry about a label if it was health related, but when it involves the brain and its functions, many go balistic. </p><p> </p><p>Trust me Malika, if you try to pigeon hole yourself into a diagnosis before he's tested you're going to set yourself up for disappointment. If you're right, you may possibly adopt the "why did I go to all this trouble to test him? I already knew this!" OR if you weren't right and the diagnosis is something that you may be intimidated by, you may possibly decide that the doctor doesn't know what he's talking about. </p><p> </p><p>Questionaires simply help direct the doctor to the direction that he/she will test. Sort of like if you had an ear infection, you wouldn't go in an initially complain about an ingrown toenail! </p><p> </p><p>My advice? Schedule the testing and enjoy your little boy - he sounds like a little guy that's probably as confused by his actions as much as you are. Love him - love yourself and keep questioning and checking in! We're here to help you as much as you need!</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 411383, member: 3814"] Hi! A label is something you stick on a jar...it's meant to make things clearer so that when you're trying to secure services you don't have to spell out all of his issues. For example, I have spots on my feet that get cold, am thirsty all the time, use the ladies room constantly, tired, listless at times, my cholesterol is high, and my eyesight is going. OR I'm a diabetic. People worry about labels when it comes to our situations and they really don't need to. Most people wouldn't worry about a label if it was health related, but when it involves the brain and its functions, many go balistic. Trust me Malika, if you try to pigeon hole yourself into a diagnosis before he's tested you're going to set yourself up for disappointment. If you're right, you may possibly adopt the "why did I go to all this trouble to test him? I already knew this!" OR if you weren't right and the diagnosis is something that you may be intimidated by, you may possibly decide that the doctor doesn't know what he's talking about. Questionaires simply help direct the doctor to the direction that he/she will test. Sort of like if you had an ear infection, you wouldn't go in an initially complain about an ingrown toenail! My advice? Schedule the testing and enjoy your little boy - he sounds like a little guy that's probably as confused by his actions as much as you are. Love him - love yourself and keep questioning and checking in! We're here to help you as much as you need! Beth [/QUOTE]
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