what is the probability of a child getting lupus if a parent has it?

Question

How hereditary (percentage who get it) if lupus between parents and children, and also among siblings?

Answer 1

Unlikely: While there is a degree of hereditary predisposition to lupus, the risk of a child developing it in this situation remains low.

Answer 2

Fairly low: Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex genetic disease meaning that there are many genes that may affect risk(over 80 known so far) and only a handful of these genes is likely to have a change that increase risk for lupus in any one person. An environmental component is also a major factor (often virus or other unknown triggers),In identical twins, if one has lupus most often the other doesn't.

Answer 3

It depends: There are various forms of 'disability' and so it depends on what kind of disability your child has in terms of parenting. Disabilities can be physical, mental and emotional. The department of social services may be able to give you more specific information and direct you resources in your community specific to your child's needs.

Answer 4

Understanding: Most important you need to understand your child's disability and what life is like for your child. You also have to become expert in getting the services your child may need. Books like temple grandon's different, not less can be very helpful to understanding not only the limitations but also the positive potential of your child with a disability.

Answer 5

Everything: Parents of a disabled child are going to know way more about medicine than they should. They are also going to have a myriad of questions and concerns about things that may never even occur to the doctor to bring up, but might be extremely important, like logistics, mainstreaming in school, iep's, social issues, behavior training, potty training, and much more. Nothing, nothing, is off limits.

Answer 6

Lots: 1) get a clear picture of the disability -- keep pressing until you understand what is going on. 2) learn what rehab options there are 3) discuss how you can manage your own stress. Often you will need to seek out other sources than the child's treating physician for this information but you will be best off and so will your child if you get it. Specific, detailed, understandable!

Answer 7

Your feelings: It is important to talk to your doctor about your feelings about having a child who is disabled and how it is affecting your family. In addition your should talk about how best to get services for your child.

Answer 8

No but learn a lot: No you don't need to go to special classes but you should try to learn as much as possible from many sources. Support groups (check with your local hospital and doctor's office), disease specific associations, the internet (as long as it is a reputable, physician-reviewed website), etc.

Answer 9

Might help: "need" is a loaded word, but many parents find it useful to gain specific knowledge about their child's disability, perhaps talk with other parents facing similar issues, and quite likely learning proven techniques for dealing with road blocks your child may face. Often, this is a learning process that will need refreshing as the child ages and new issues arise.

Answer 10

Talk to others: Coping with a disabled (or "differently-abled") child can be difficult if you do it alone. Gather as much information as possible about the disability. Seek assistance through support groups from your local hospital or doctor's office, national organizations or the internet (research the credibility of the website.) talk with friends, counselors, your physician, and clergy for support.

Answer 11

Get support: For almost all types of disability there are support groups for parents. These can be enormously helpful because you will meet people who have struggled with precisely the issue you are struggling with. They seldom have magic cures but they do provide collective wisdom. This is real hard stuff and the more resources you have the better. Look to organization about the specific disability.

Answer 12

Support Groups: Your pediatrician/family physician should be able to steer you toward support groups. You can also google for groups in your area that can provide you with suggestions in many of the areas you need.

Answer 13

Start with NAMI: It depends on where you are and what the disorder is. The national alliance for the mentally ill can help identify local resources for you. You can also ask your pediatrician or mental health care provider for information about parent support.

Answer 14

Support groups: Support groups include Easter Seals, United cerebral palsy, Muscular dystrophy Association. Your doctor should be able to direct you to a wider variety of support organizations in your community, including early intervention groups.

Answer 15

Type of Support: What type of support are you seeking: Support at home School support Social support local Social Media Support

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