[RubyR]

I'm in NY and I had a scary night with my 9 y/o son earlier this week. I thought for a couple days that he might be getting sick - but there were no real symptoms. A few sniffles and a few coughs one day and the next day he had mild digestive issues. But he said he felt fine.

Then that night he woke me up at 4am staggering into my room and telling me he couldn't feel his arms and legs and could barely walk. He said he woke up and couldn't move and had to force himself with all his strength to get to me.

I brought him back to his room and had him lie down and I stayed with him - but then he started gasping for air and telling me he couldn't breathe. But he was not congested at all. It was really distressing - my husband was working - and I was just at the point thinking that I would have to call emergency (which I have never done before in my life).

But I was able to elevate him and calm him down. And finally it passed. If he had been younger and a deeper sleeper, had a pre-exisitng respiratory condition or even a head cold at the time I really think it could have been so much worse. I can understand now how these children are dying in their sleep. It is so scary.

[Cowgirl of Justice]

I am glad he is ok. Please keep us posted.

[the OlLine Rebel]

My God, I am so sorry, but glad he seems OK.

SHOULD YOU CALL YOUR DOCTOR AND GET HIM TESTED (sorry, stupid iPad)? They may be able to see if he had D68, and ensure he does not have any relapse or something. Anyway, medical authorities would do better knowing about another case, even if past.

[Jane Long]

So glad he’s okay. That is so frightening. Even more so when you’re alone (without hubby).