Scared for my son. Please help w/comments *Update 4/16*

**Medusa** · 03-18-2008, 02:06 PM

Thanx for asking, Elyse. He's doing well. He goes in tomorrow, I think, for an EMG to determine if he's had nerve damage from the illness. His reflexes aren't exactly as good as the drs. had hoped but my son is optimistic that they'll improve w/time. As soon as I know the results of his test, I'll let everyone know.

**Medusa** · 03-19-2008, 05:18 PM

I just spoke to my son and he told me that his EMG results showed that all is normal. He said that he worked out today, a good one, and that he feels he's back 100%. I guess the test itself was no fun. They put needles underneath the skin and send shocks and you have to flex your muscle where the needle is. He said it went from mildly uncomfortable to "OMG, I'm gonna pee my pants it hurts so bad!" If there hadn't been women in the lobby, he said he would've sworn up a storm.

He said that every place that the dr. put the needle is sore now, as though he had blood drawn from each place. He was laughing when he told me about it, though, so he came through it ok. They want to see him again in June (Glenn said that he's getting drunk first) and he said that, if he's on the road, he won't be able to go. The dr. told him that, as long as he isn't having any problems, not to worry about it but, if he is, to get in there immediately. Glenn asked him what his chances are of getting myositis again and the dr. said "The same as I told you before: no more or less of a chance than when you got it the first time". Some people have this condition their entire lives with flares but the dr. feels that, since my son recovered so quickly (most people take 6 - 8 weeks initially), that he won't get it again. He's relieved and so am I.

Thank you all so much for your kind words of support and encouragement. It meant so much to me when I was so worried and it still means a lot to me now.

**kimlovescats** · 03-19-2008, 09:53 PM

Excellent news!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 03-19-2008, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the update.

This is wonderful news!!!

**catfamily** · 03-20-2008, 12:34 AM

What a relief!

I know how happy you must be now.What a scare he had as well as you.
Life is so precious.I hope you can get some rest now yourself.
It's been a tough road for both of you.
Positive thoughts and prayers for you and your family.