I'm pretty frustrated today w/ SS. He has an ulcer in his mouth. I have had ulcers many times and know that they bring a special brand of pain. HOWEVER for the last two days, literally ALL DAY LONG he has been sobbing, gulping air, snot running down his face and wailing about how much it hurts. At first I was being very accommodating until I realized that he was complaining of pain in different body parts - tooth, ulcer spot, stomach and the crying got out of control each time he was asked to complete his normal every day chores or activities.

This is a kid who didn't cry when he hit his head on a wall that required stitches. He NEVER cries. I am totally perplexed and bewildered, not to mention ready to give him one of those movie style face-smacks meant to make the actor pull himself together.

I went so far as to get a prescription for some ointment to make sure it really wasn't causing that much pain. After applying the new prescription stuff, he claims it still hurts terribly.

ARGH! Thoughts?????