Growing Pains: Tween
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Growing Pains
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on March 4, 2010
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My daughter has been having pains in her legs that sound like what I used to have and what my parents always said were "growing pains." She has been having them for a...
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- You may want to consider testing for a gluten intolerance. More and more research is listing that as an early sign. Good luck!
- My daughter (10) and son(8) had and still sometimes has the same problems with 'growing pains." What I found what works best is a chewable calcium magnesium tablet (b...
- My two year old daughter also has weird pains in her feet/shin area and sometimes her lower back. She is in the 105th percentile for height at her age, so at her well...
Growing Pains, Are They Really Painful?
Asked by M.L. from Cheyenne
on October 10, 2008
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My 3 (almost 4 year old son) woke up crying last night that his legs and knees hurt. He is extremely big for his age, he's 46" tall and weighs about 60lbs. He is ver...
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- We have been through this with all of our boys. They wake up in the middle of the night screaming because their legs hurt. All we have done is rub their leg and comf...
- I see you have a lot of responses, so I'll keep mine brief. I strongly suggest you see a chiroprator. My chiropractor said that growing IS NOT painful; tho that is t...
- If his legs are bothering him and he has "charley horses" the best thing to do is make sure he gets more calcium. His bones are just growing fast. Best to talk to your...
Do 5 Year Old Boys Have Growing Pains in Legs?
Asked by T.D. from San Francisco
on May 8, 2009
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Hi Moms-
I have a handsome 5 year old son that has been complaining of his calves hurting. My mother & I thought they were growing pains as he has not had any seriou...
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- My girls only had them at night, and I remember them only being at night for me as a child. Here is a link to the Mayo Clinic information about growing pains. They onl...
- T., He could have growing pains, or shin splints since he does play sports. Do they hurt in the back or the front? Shin splint are on the front. They are very painf...
- YES! my just turned 5yr old son complains off & on since he was 4.
11 Year Old Son Complains of Sharp Pains.
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2011
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I have an 11 year old son that complains of sharp pains throughout his body. The location changes often and sometimes pain is severe. Tonight it was both of his upper ...
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- You might be able to get health insurance for your child through the state. Have you looked into it?
- make sure he is drinking water. if the pain gets bad have him take a tylenol and soak in the tub,
- I'm going with growing pains as well, I used to have them. My mom would give me a baby aspirin (back in the day when aspirin was still legal) and have me lay on the c...
Leg Pains in My Child.....
Asked by M.H. from Cleveland
on November 27, 2006
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My Daughter is 5 yrs. old, and has been having bad leg pains for at least 3 yrs. now... The pains in her legs happen at least 3 times a week, wake her up out of a dea...
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- It really could just be growing pains; however, if your gut is telling you different then get a second opinion from a different physician. My oldest daughter gets gro...
- My 5yr old daughter has the same problem and I was concerned too because she would cry and not be able to sleep. She has had them since she was 2 1/2 or so and they c...
- M. H. I understand my son had growing pains as well. It sounds like she will be a tall child. Usually, being in the 90 percentile for height is a good indicator. If n...
11 Year Old with Sharp Pains All over His Body
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on October 2, 2011
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Hi everyone, I wrote in last week because my 11 year old son gets sharp pains all over his body and we can't figure out whats going on. Well we went to the doctor and...
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- There are benign causes of an elevated sed rate, so try not to panic. Waiting for test results is the worst. Keep us posted.
- I had elevated sed rate 50 years ago and I was prescribed salicylic acid. It's the ingredient in aspirin. It reduces inflammation. Eventually the sed rate went down...
- Stick to your guns with your doctors until you figure out what's going on. I notice you live in Anoka. That's ground zero for Lymes disease. If tick-borne illnesse...
Blended Family Growing Pains
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on August 3, 2006
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Hi,
I am having a tough time with a family situation and wanted to see if anyone out there has any advice.
I am married and have a 17 month old boy and a girl o...
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- C., My husband and I have blended our families as well. My son is 11 and his daughter is 8. She lives in San Antonio, but spends 6 weeks of summer here in Dallas & ...
- Hi C., This has to be a tough time for ALL of you, but it is probably harder on the 12 year old than the 17 month old. His not wanting a baby to play with video games...
- I had two thoughts. I could be way off base here, and please don't take offense, but I'm wondering if you are making him feel really a part of this new family or just ...
5 Year Old with Leg Pains
Asked by A.B. from Tulsa
on April 14, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
My 5 year-old has been complaining about leg pains her words " My Leg Bones Hurt" I told her like I told my other 4, Baby its just growing pain. It me...
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- I had the same symptoms when I was a child all the way until around 17 yrs old. I was diagnosed with osgood schlatter's disease. Here is a website with info on it. ...
- Hi A., Aren't you glad you asked? It could be nothing or it could be everything.! Please go to the doctor. Let us know, and all the best to you and your little...
- A., Maybe she bumped it and didn't ealize it, but I would recommend you take your daughter to the doctor to make sure nothing is wrong. My daughter use to complain al...
11 Year Old Girl - Growing Pains, and Also Late Periods?
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on January 30, 2012
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My 11 year old daughter is developing really quickly and every so often, she says that the area around her nipples hurts. I am not sure if she means the skin (like dry...
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- hormones are just starting to surge, she might not be the most regular for another year or so. I would also think the skin around the nipple is affected... since its s...
- don't worry... her periods could be erratic for the first year or so... her hormones are fluctuating! Also, the sore, tender nipples are pretty normal at this time to...
- her body is changing and the breast tissue is stretching her skin causing pain. see if she wants ice or a hot pack to help soothe. it can take a year for her periods t...
14 Year Old Daugher's Health Complaints
Asked by C.L. from San Luis Obispo
on March 16, 2010
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My 14 year old daughter has recently started complaining that "her body doesn't seem to work right". She will try her hardest in a mile run and get her worst time. S...
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- Sounds like normal development at this age. Hormones mess with our body and she is very aware of it - which is pretty impressive. I would stress that this is VERY no...
- It's possible she is going through a growth spurt. Typical with the age, bone/awkwardness and hunger. Things that can help support this process and feel better are 2...
- It sounds like she's going through a growth spurt. I remember my best friend, who was extremely athletic and graceful, constantly tripping and falling while just walki...
