Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol

[thetragichippy]

1953: "There is no proof that cigarette smoking is one of the causes of lung cancer."

1964: "We don't accept the idea that there are harmful agents in tobacco"

So here is my take - I have no hatred for anyone that exceeds the love for my child.  If Tylenol MIGHT cause autism in an unborn child, even a .0000001% chance, I would not take Tylenol unless absolutely necessary. I know the mother of my child would agree, as she changed her diet, got off all unnecessary meds and would not even have a glass of wine with a meal. 

So it blows me away this is news.....it is a recommendation and true or not, SOMETHING is causing the rise of autism......

WHY TAKE THE RISK 

 

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[AggiesAreWe]

But the hype is stating that Tylenol causes Autism. That simply isn't the case.

How do I know this? Because my wife never took Tylenol while pregnant yet my youngest son has Autism.

The rise in Autism is because now we are able to diagnose it much better and sooner than we have ever have. Back in the day, folks didn't know what it was and simply misdiagnosed. 

My son was diagnosed as a 2 year old. We were first alerted by a school developmental specialist based on his behavior and skill set. She recommended us to a developmental psychologist and through some testing was then diagnosed.

I just think this is being blown out of proportion and Trump needs to be able to point a finger. There are several drugs that women shouldn't take while pregnant. This just seems like a witch hunt.

If we are going to reach for causes of Autism, then the first thing to look at is the amounts of mercury in vaccinations. I believe there is more substance to that claim than Tylenol.

My wife and I never really got into the "what caused this" thing. Yes we asked questions but that was just briefly. After coming to grips with the diagnose (and that took some time) we then went into how do we manage this and what can we do to help our son. Took a lot of growing pains, some setbacks and personal struggles. But in the end, we believe we did the best we could and our son is striving as a 30 year old adult with Autism.

Best thing we were ever told when we were dealing with all this was something a friend said to us at a grocery store. We were talking to her about our son and how we were struggling with all that comes with Autism. She said to us and I quote. "You guys will do just fine. God chose you two to be Reid's parents. He knows that you guys are the perfect parents for him. It is not a curse, it's a blessing to be his parents." That stuck with us till this day.

IMO, there is no real root cause to Autism.

[thetragichippy]

9 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

"You guys will do just fine. God chose you two to be Reid's parents. He knows that you guys are the perfect parents for him. It is not a curse, it's a blessing to be his parents."

As a Father, that hits right in the feelings. Those are such true words. 

[OlDawg]

11 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

But the hype is stating that Tylenol causes Autism. That simply isn't the case.

How do I know this? Because my wife never took Tylenol while pregnant yet my youngest son has Autism.

The rise in Autism is because now we are able to diagnose it much better and sooner than we have ever have. Back in the day, folks didn't know what it was and simply misdiagnosed. 

My son was diagnosed as a 2 year old. We were first alerted by a school developmental specialist based on his behavior and skill set. She recommended us to a developmental psychologist and through some testing was then diagnosed.

I just think this is being blown out of proportion and Trump needs to be able to point a finger. There are several drugs that women shouldn't take while pregnant. This just seems like a witch hunt.

If we are going to reach for causes of Autism, then the first thing to look at is the amounts of mercury in vaccinations. I believe there is more substance to that claim than Tylenol.

My wife and I never really got into the "what caused this" thing. Yes we asked questions but that was just briefly. After coming to grips with the diagnose (and that took some time) we then went into how do we manage this and what can we do to help our son. Took a lot of growing pains, some setbacks and personal struggles. But in the end, we believe we did the best we could and our son is striving as a 30 year old adult with Autism.

Best thing we were ever told when we were dealing with all this was something a friend said to us at a grocery store. We were talking to her about our son and how we were struggling with all that comes with Autism. She said to us and I quote. "You guys will do just fine. God chose you two to be Reid's parents. He knows that you guys are the perfect parents for him. It is not a curse, it's a blessing to be his parents." That stuck with us till this day.

IMO, there is no real root cause to Autism.

Blessings are where we look for them. I definitely understand the challenges. I also understand the simple joys. I’ve always thought that things don’t happen TO us. They happen FOR us.

You sound like a good man. A blessing indeed.

[AggiesAreWe]

10 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Blessings are where we look for them. I definitely understand the challenges. I also understand the simple joys. I’ve always thought that things don’t happen TO us. They happen FOR us.

You sound like a good man. A blessing indeed.

Let's just say I have mellowed in my old age and having grandkids brings so much joy in my life. Life is good.

[5GallonBucket]

27 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

If we are going to reach for causes of Autism, then the first thing to look at is the amounts of mercury in vaccinations. I believe there is more substance to that claim than Tylenol.

This

28 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

The rise in Autism is because now we are able to diagnose it much better and sooner than we have ever have. Back in the day, folks didn't know what it was and simply misdiagnosed

I agree but disagree due to the first quote as well as some other factors related to diet.

been working with autism students for 20 years.

due to advances we have been able to diagnose this a lil more accurately but in the same breath the numbers have also increased due to factors mentioned.

what we put in our body does matter for short term and long term (generations). 

[baddog]

My grandson has been diagnosed with Autism. He just turned 3. My DIL took Tylenol during pregnancy for her migraines. I don’t think that is what’s responsible. Tylenol is a brand name and Trump shouldn’t use that term. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient. Had an old girlfriend who was allergic to it. She would break out in hives. There are other remedies that use Acetaminophen for pain. 
Like Aggie said, I will adjust. Humans are good at adapting. I wouldn’t trade Leo for anything in the world. 

[thetragichippy]

Hopefully this brings awareness to Autism and what we put in our bodies.....

Like him or hate him, he can say one thing and get the entire world talking about it.