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My son is 3yrs and has got cerebral palsey (right sided Hemiplegia) I wanting to know more about this so i logged on to a site called "what doctors don't tell you" (WDDTY) There was a article saying studies done in the USA, found that people with cerebral palsay can live as long as 25yrs old, according to early studys the life exspectgency was only 20yrs old.
Is any of this true?
When my son was final diagnosed with CP noboby told me my son would only live until he was 20yrs old or around about this.

2006-07-01 14:16:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health General Health Care Other - General Health Care

4 answers

No. They will have a normal life span. Our Pediatric Neurologist said our son will have the same life span as if he didn't have CP.

CP is a condition, it is not a disease that gets worse and eventually causes death. People that have it can live the same amount as everyone else. They may have seizures, which can cause sudden falls and may result in injuries and even death, but it is not likely. Usually people with seizures recognize their aura and know when a seizure is about to happen and they take measures to ensure their safety.

If you are still concerned, talk to your Ped. Neuro. for more answers. I asked my son's doc, point blank if he would die from this, and he said "definitely not".

I have also done LOTS of research on CP, and have yet to find any article that disputes what my son's doc told me.

Remember, the article you read was published in 1994, and is very vague. It says they live for at least 20 years unless they are severly disabled. I think the reason for that may be that the severly disabled have more going on than just CP, and are also having frequent Grand Mal seizures. Just a guess, though.

Think of it this way, it is a disability like any other. Do blind or deaf people have a shorter life span directly due to their disability? No way, and neither do people with CP.

It affects the muscles and movement, and in some cases it affects cognitive function. It is not a death sentence. Don't dwell on your son's disability, focus on him having fun and being a kid. Get as much physicial therapy and help as you possibly can, and teach him that he can do anything he wants. You will have a positive child that doesn't use his disability as an excuse to fail, but rather an reason to excel and do his absolute best.

Good luck!

2006-07-02 12:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by buzz 3 · 0 0

my husband had CP... I say had he passed away 9 months ago.. not from the CP.. He was 40 yrs. old... he should have been in a wheel chair at the age of 30... But he would fight everyday to walk and his legs hurt... but still he walked... with the right medical care and the right doctors...Check with the MD association.. CP is a branch of MD... Don't think he'll only make it til his 20's.. he can have a long full life... My husband worked in construction for the age of 15yrs.. (dad owned the company) until he was 28 or so... Just keep looking for the right doctors and all will be well... Good luck... I hope this is of some help...when i say full life, my husband had 7 kids and was a wonderful man... again GOOd Luck

2006-07-01 21:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by trouble 6 · 0 0

Every day with your child is a bonus whether he/she has a dibiltating condition or not. No-one knows what is around the corner. Concentrate on now!

2006-07-06 11:05:33 · answer #3 · answered by A G 4 · 0 0

Please see the webpage for more details on Cerebral Pulsy.

2006-07-02 06:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0 0

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