Need prayers for son and wondering if.....
 

My son is 25 years old. He went to Loma Linda Emergency this morning due to his vision flashing in and out. He and his dad did not tell me until I got home from work today😡 Anyway, they have ruled out diabetes and retinal detachment and are now looking at some type of brain damage or tumor. They are letting him go home tonight but he is going back tomorrow for an FA? (Don't know what that is) and an MRI. I'm asking for prayers that he will be ok...I'm terrified and don't know what to do, what questions to ask doctors...I just feel helpless😰

My wondering if part is...is there anyone out there in YT land with advice?

The only thing I can offer is prayers

I'll take them...thank you

You must be terrified. My prayers are with you, your husband, and your son. I have no experience with something like this. I wonder if a FA is a functional analysis to rule out neurological issues. I hope they find the cause, that it is easily treatable, and he heals and gets well quickly.

Same here, can offer healing thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

I'm praying that it's not something serious.

Thank you all...this is going to be a long night...waiting is awful.

Prayers and best wishes for your son.
An FA test uses dye and looks at the circulation and structure of the back of the eye. Hope to,heR good news in the future!

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You trust in the Lord with all your heart He is a great refuge for us. When our world spins out of control we need to give it all to Jesus . He lives and hears every prayer. Believe because He is our hope. I will pray for your dear son. May you have angels around you and His incredible love and peace be in your heart.

OMG!! So sorry to hear this! Prayers for strength and courage and peace for you....prayers for your son for healing and strength and patience while he works thru this event. Please keep us updated on what is going on with him....

So sorry to hear this. I am new to Yorkietalk, but certainly will be praying. The power of prayer changes many things! My son and I both suffer with our vision going in and out and major "flashers" with the onset of migraine headaches. When my vision starts going I know that a headache will soon come, from hardly noticable to debilitating. I pray this is what is happening with your son!

Sending good thoughts your way x

Thank you all, I will update when I have any news.

Thank you for the info. I didn't understand when the doctor said it but that makes sense.

Oh my gosh, how scary...I so hope he is okay. Sending good thoughts your way...

I am keeping your son in my prayers. Today, you will know what is happening and I pray it is easily treatable. Hugs to you and your family.

Update
 

So the doctor says for us to pray it's a benign brain tumor as that is the best case scenario:( If it is not a brain tumor, it's a 50% chance its a fatal degenerative disease and a 25% chance it's a degenerative eye disease that will cause him to go blind. We are devastated...they were not able to do the MRI today or we would already know if it's a tumor...they had to reschedule that until Friday. I have no idea how to deal with this...

I'm very sorry that you didn't get better news. Please don't give up hope. Lean on us to help you cope , and we will also pray for your son and you. I wish there was something more I could do to help, but please know that I care.

Thank you for your thoughts...it means a lot.

Sick son
 

My, what a terrible shock for this to happen so suddenly and in one so very young. You must be devastated waiting for the definitive tests and diagnosis.
Thinking of you and praying hard that whatever it turns out to be is curable or treatable. Your family must be in shock and the waiting so hard to bear.
Big hugs, Dot.

I'm so sorry to read about your precious son's symptoms. Hopefully it is a benign tumor as I understand once those are removed, they rarely grow back. I'll sure be bombarding Heaven with prayers that whatever is going on is benign and treatable. Any chance he has some type of occult or unknown head injury that occurred a few weeks ago - something he totally discounted or fell out of bed in the night, etc.?

Spend your time with your son keeping him busy and distracted if he feels well enough. Be sure he doesn't hole up and withdraw.

The only way I know how to deal with scary times is to let others in to help and don't bottle feelings up and withdraw. Leaning on our faith, our core beliefs in God for courage and strength can provide a huge bulwark against fear. Reach out to your son's pastor and church, the rest of the family, dearest friends and get him talking, keep him as busy as he feels like playing games, watching movies with you or whatever it takes. Most people want to crawl in a hole when faced with frightening symptoms or fearful times. You never know how people get through awful times until you hear them tell of how they made it and most of them say they could never have done it alone, without their faith, the support of other totally amazing people who just seem to show up and don't let you go it alone and professionals who knew what they were doing.

Sending prayers

The most horrible part at the moment is that my son keeps saying if it's a degenerative disease he is contemplating suicide. I don't know how to help him but if he is serious, I may have to tell the doctors to hold him until we can get help for him. I'm praying so hard it's curable...thank you all.

Sending prayers for strength for your family.

Is it too early to start with therapy, so he can just vent and maybe have someone to talk things out with? Sometimes it's easier to talk to a sympathetic stranger. Not that he doesn't love, need or trust you, but he won't feel the need to spare feelings with a stranger.
It wouldn't hurt to find a support group for you as well. You need to vent your anger and fears, too.

Aww, my heart is bleeding for you all.

Please do tell them what he's saying. Whether from his illness or his sudden shock, fear and mental anguish and stress, he's likely not in his right mind and the professionals and all the support you can get for him may be needed to help him safely get through this awful time. He may be too afraid to face the news he will learn Friday, fearing only the worst. Something to tranquilize him and professional counseling could be helpful for him right now and maybe even hospitalization if his doctor thinks that is necessary.

I am praying along with all others. Jeanie has some great advice on what can help your son get through all this stressful time. Prayers and thoughts to your son, you and your family. :love:

Just letting you know the prayers are going up for your dear son.

Thank you all so much...your thoughts and prayers mean a lot.

They've checked his heart/circulatory system already, right?

Yes...they have done that...now we are just waiting for the MRI. I'm hoping they will get it done in time to read it before the weekend.