I agree with Elizabeth that it's best to consult a doctor - especially
with there being NF in the family, but in my experience it's not
unusual to develop new symptoms at any time in life. For example, I
never had any tumors on the outside of my skin until my pregnancy with
my second child, and then they weren't that bad. Now she is almost 11
and they seem to be exploding all over my stomach, chest and back - a
totally new symptom for me. Previously I had spot and lots of tumors
under the skin.