L.M. asks from Lawrenceville, GA on May 25, 2007
Weird Illness
My son (4) has been waking up for the last 2 weeks every night throwing up. My daughter (2)has also been throwing up but probably only 8 of the 14 nights. It is really weird, the other symptoms have been a little diarrhea (my son only), nausea (which is not all the time) and loss of appetite. They both appear to be perfectly healthy by day but every night they wake up between the hours of 11:00 and 4:00, throw up and go back to sleep as if nothing happened. They do not have fever. I have seen my pediatrician and he has referred me to a gastro-intestinal doc but I couldn't get in until Aug 1. Lot of help that does. Anyway, I prefer to go the holistic route anyway, so if anyone has experienced this or has any advice please help. The only thing that has changed for them is about two weeks ago we started playing in our sandbox again. The sandbox has a cover on it so cat feces is not an issue.
Please help, if anyone has a similar story or any advice I would greatly appreciate it. We are sleep deprived and ready for our kids to feel well.
Thanks
L.
More Answers
J.A. answers from Columbus on May 26, 2007
Wow, that's really weird. Matthew, my 4 year old threw up a lot when he was little and Meagan (1) never has thrown up much unless she has a virus. Anyway, have you started using a new product? Maybe an air freshener or something in their rooms? Do you give them vitamins before they go to bed? Has an exterminator sprayed in their rooms? I know they're all shots in the dark sorry I'm not much help. When Meagan gets a virus it sticks with her a couple weeks. Maybe that's what it is.
B.J. answers from Atlanta on May 26, 2007
I've NEVER been told by my doctors office /aff. My kids couldn't be seen for several months. My 4 year old had to be took the the ER Tuesday he broke his wrist. I had to call the sports med. at harbin clinic Wednesday morning we were saw Thursday at 7:45am. They put him in a cast we go back in 2 week for a check up the 2 week after ththat for them to take it off. If I were you I would find a different doctor. Your kids are way to important to wait for an Aug. appointment.
B.M. answers from Atlanta on May 26, 2007
A gastro-intesinologist can be busy however, in a situation like this a good doctor will get you in within a few days. I am telling you this from experience. I haven't dealt with anyone in Georgia so i am not much help there but you can call your pediatrician and request a list of doctors that they can refer you to.
Good Luck
B.
R.E. answers from Medford on May 29, 2007
Could they be eating the sand? Try other activities besides playing in the sandbox for a few days to see if the problem resolves itself.
D.T. answers from Atlanta on May 26, 2007
I agree with what many others have said. Find a new doctor who wants to find out what's happening.
K. answers from Atlanta on May 25, 2007
I really urge you to check with another doctor. There are so many things it could be (treatable) that there is no way to know what approach to take. It could be anything from food allergies to some bacteria in a food to a virus. I would not wait until August to find out. If your doctor can not get you in with the gastro sooner see another doctor because it is definetly possible to get in quickly. Did your doctor do blood work? If not I would request it. Be a squeaky wheel and don't worry what they think. I have practiced law for over 10 years and I would never let one of my clients wait like that to see me or a least give them some answers. If you are concerned then you shouldn't have to wait that long for answers.
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C.D. answers from Atlanta on May 26, 2007
L.,
have you changed laundry detergent? fabric softener? baby shampoo? soap or lotion? perhaps a sunscreen? Kids absorb toxins much faster than adults thru their skin. Since it's happening in the bed it could possibly be a reaction to the toxins that are in major brands. I market (not sell) a line of non-toxic products and would be happy to show it to you with NO obligation and tell you why you should not shop for household consumables from the stores. You would be amazed at the reduction of ADHD, asthma, allergies, digestive problems, sleep problems and skin problems by getting the toxins out of your home. Email me or call my cell ###-###-####. Is it worth a try? C.
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