Adult Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / fae / fasd

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Hello, I wasn't sure where the best place to post this would be. It was recently pointed out to me, by my Therapist PsyD that it is likely that I was born with FAS mother is a heavy alcoholic. I do have some of the physical characteristics of FAS such as, short stature, upturned nose, small eyes, droopy upper eyelids, thin upper lip, flat philtrum. I was also born 2 months premature and failed to thrive after I was born. I went from about 4LBS down to under 2LBS after I was born. I was slower to develop and have had difficulty with hand-eye coordination. I had trouble concentrating during school and have dyslexia. I am now 37yoa and wondering if I should persue this further with a medical team. I have read that some people with FAS have an altered corpus callosum that would show on a brain MRI. Are there any other tests that would help me determine if I do have FASD FAE? Is there any other suggestions you could offer on what I should do? Thanks Shauna
 
Hello dreshaney, and welcome to the boards.

I think it is always smart to have the best possible understanding of our own bodies, our strengths, and our weaknesses. As we grow older, all the components of our bodies begin to show age, and we need to protect ourselves form any known elements that might give us any early clue.

I am sure there must be life long deficits as a result of FOS, and you knowing what those are could be so helpful as you age. I would imagine there would be a field doctors with specialties that surround FOS, although I do not know what they would be called.

At 37 it is a good idea to establish a baseline record of your health. for all of us. Then we know when and where there are changes in our health, making treatment faster and more effective. There is likely important things to learn about that might answer questions you have always had.

For all those reasons and more, I encourage you to dive into some articles on FOS in adulthood, and be proud of your survival!
 
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