That is exactly what they are doing and they are already seeing a decrease in the swelling so we are very hopeful. Thank you so much for your good wishes and for sharing your knowledge on the subject.

Ruth

Thank you.

The swelling in his brain is decreasing so we are optimistic. But, it's still to soon to know anything for sure. It's so hard waiting but that's what we have to do. He is very lucky though all things considered. He has chemical burns on his back from the gasoline and they said he was lucky he didn't catch on fire. There were two nurses at the scene of the accident who helped him right away. The paramedics got there really fast. They just threw him in the ambulance and got straight to the hospital.

Plus, he's a fighter. He always has been.

My most positive thoughts for your stepson and family.

praying for his speedy recovery,

Update: Colton is in stable condition and responding well to treatment. He is not awake and has a very long way to go, but his doctors are optimistic. Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes.

Good News!!! It looks like he is on the road to recovery!

Well, it's been quite a week. My step-son is stable but still in an induced coma. It may be some weeks before they can bring him out of it.

As if that wasn't enough I have developed sudden onset Dystonia and am praying I do not find myself completely disabled at some point as it is progressing rapidly for the worse. I had never even heard of Dystonia before Tuesday in the ER. Talk about having your life turned upside down. I am trying to stay positive for my family and my chidlren and that's actually why I came here to write abut how I'm doing because I can't really express my true fear anywhere else. i have to be strong for everyone but the truth is that I'm scared out of my mind.

This dystonia may be temporary due to stress/ trauma. You need to be allow yourself to be human and for goodness sake dont hold your emotions in to be strong. Your body tells you when you are not ok.
Scream, cry, do what you have to to unleash the hurt, frustration.
I am speaking from experience. My first husband was in a car accident with head trauma, induced coma, on life support.
Shall continue praying for you .....

((((Ruth)))

You are speaking from experience about Dystonia? When did you have it? Are you saying it went away?

I'm asking because both my ENT and neurologist have said that stress does not cause Dystonia although it may aggravate the symptoms as with any disease. So I am very interested in your experience.

(((Matt)))

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery

Dystonia is a movement disorder brought about by imbalances in certain neuro-transmitters. Although i think stress will not cause you to have dystonia, per se, it can definitely trigger its onset especially if you are genetically predisposed to it. Sudden mental, physical and emotional overload can cause a lot of hormonal and neurochemical imbalances.

Think about it as something like having tremors after drinking several cups of coffee. Some people get tremors with just one cup, some after 5 or more...some has it worse when they are under pressure.

Try to find your center, ruth. I agree with ladywind, dont keep it all in on your own.

Im not saying whether it is permanent or temporary, but the longer you remain in that imbalanced state, the harder it will be for your body to recover.

Take care of yourself. And yes, pray and trust. It has always helped me to know that i am not alone in my troubles, and to be able to let go of at least part of that burden.

May God bless you and help you in your time of need.

Thank you so much. You are right. And, I have already made an appointment with a counselor that I can really open up to and let it all out.

I am so sorry to not have seen this sooner, Thank God he is a fighter, My prayers are added with so many others...


Ruth such a precious soul now facing this Dystonia... will also have many prayer sent to you and yours...I know when I say this I am speaking for many others please come and share with us... You don't have to be strong out here, that is what we are for to help give you strength...

Many prayers for all.

Ruth, experience is onset in 20's. Mild, affecting neck and head.
It has never gone completly but I know stress/trauma aggravates it and I think you need to research it as much as possible to get an insight and gain peace.

sending you live and a hug and praying for the best