[Therese]

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[Marina_D]

Ladies, i am in a panic.... I know this is an ASD related post but i need to share...

My gorgeous son now 19months was dx with stage 4S Neuroblastoma of the adrenal gland, with metastatis to one lymph and liver at 3.5months. He had surgery at 4.5m and when he was 7m he was cleared of all liver lesions etc.

We commenced 3monthly surveillance - urine tests as well as abdominal ultrasounds. Every testing has come back clear with the exception of this time...one year on. His dopamine levels are elevated - outside the normal range. The oncologist said he needs him to follow a specific diet for 24 hours and needs another sample. If its elevated, we do a CT scan to see whats going on. Oncologist felt it could be a dietary thing but my son doesnt eat anything thats on the "foods to avoid" list which could affect dopamine levels.

I read somewhere online (i know i shouldnt do this but i do...) and i read somewhere elevated dopamine levels could have something to do with ASD, OCD etc.

My mind is going mad at the moment...i know im not being rational - but has anyone heard this??

I pray that this is just a one off and it hasnt come back...i dont know what Id do if it did...God help me.