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What co-occurring conditions do you have? (self.askautisticpeople)
submitted 5 months ago by Persen to c/[email protected]
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Ok, I had a preauricular sinus, which I have had removed because of later complications (apparently is more common, but I can't find the specific data) and probably dyspraxia (of which diagnosis I won't seek, as I have already had enough trouble with the great Slovenian medical system (at least we have public health insurance)(as you can see, I also can't shut up if that's in the DSM)).

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Oh yeah, when I'm in a flair, UC is super painful. I get hospitalized for 1-2 weeks, during which they give me IV dilaudid every 4 hours. Luckily, that hasn't happened in a few years.

I wet the bed until a pretty late age too! I don't remember exactly what age, but I remember being really self-conscious about it. I think I was in middle school (12-14 y/o) when I was still wetting the bed. I still make sure I pee before going to bed every night. I didn't know that was associated with autism tho. Interesting! I wonder what other weird things are associate with autism that no one told me about.

Edit: As you can see I can act like an asshole and realise it later. Sorry for making everytging about me. I was just trying to say I understand you somewhat.

I don't think you acted like an asshole at all, and I think that sharing your experience helped us relate on common experiences. If you feel comfortable, pls continue doing so ๐Ÿ™‚