Guest guest Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 How is this for an eye-opener about the general public does not have a clue what autism is really about(even doctors)? I called the pediatrician's office on Sunday night because after eating at a restaurant, my son had a bad bowel movement that did not get on his backside, but after it happened, he developed a large rash all over the lower part of his body. The doctor on call asked for his age and weight (12, 72 lbs). Asked what happened. I also explained that he is on the spectrum, diagnosed with neuroimmune disease, and was on a limited diet due to allergies and ate at a restaurant, but did not eat anything out of the ordinary and what had happened after. Also, because he is on certain medication, I wanted to double-check before I gave him anything that could possibly interact. The doctor sounded irritated & replies, " The rash was probably caused when the diarhea got into his diaper. " I told him that he does not wear a diaper. " Oh, you can give him Benedryl " . I was surprised but not surprised that a trained physician hears the word autism and assumes a 12 year old wears a diaper. It makes me wonder what they are teaching in medical school these days and reaffirms my belief that people are losing IQ points. I had to laugh this one off because sometimes I tend to get upset. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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