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Any anwsers to my 3 yr olds 'MYSTERY' leg pains?
by PWDurant, Sep 12, 2004 12:00AM
My 3 yr old has been complaining of leg pain since he was around 1 1/2 yrs old. At first it was once every 2-3 months and he would wake up out of a sound sleep screaming. After he turned 2 he started complaining approx. once a month. Since turning 3 yrs old he complains every week at least. He wakes up screaming at the top of his lungs that "My legs are sick" People would tell me that this was an attention grabber but I do not believe that he would wake up out of a sound sleep to complain of this and cry for 1 hour or longer about it. Hot towels on his legs sometimes stop the pain but not always. The Doctors seem to be stumped why he does this. He was born at 32 weeks and has no effects from the pre-mature birth that I know of. He drinks plenty of milk and eats pretty normal for a 3 yr old. Any suggestions? Please help I'm going out of my mind!!!!!!
Thank-You, Penny
Thank-You, Penny
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As a small girl I remember many nights like those you described your son having. Waking up crying,my legs ached terribly. My mom would rub my knees and legs until I would fall asleep. She like many people are under the impression it was growing pains. I believed this until about 5 years ago, when I threw my back out bouncing my son around. Not being much of a believer of Chiropractics at the time I unwillingly went to one. He has become a life long friend. He told me something I was totally unaware of. I have Slight Spinabifida.
who for unknown reasons felt down my back. I was amazed when she hit some areas that were out of wack. Armed with some muscle relaxers and the suggestion from my Dr, to see a Chiropractor in 3 days I was pain free. I hope this helps. I wish you son the best. Dawn
My email got cut up. I would just like to add, that teaming up with a good Medical Dr. and having a consultation with a trusted Chiropractor could prove most enlightening. Not saying this is the case with you son, but it is more common than people know.Yes the advil and the warm wash cloths help, but they do not remove the problem. I will be happy to answer any question you may have. I wish you and your son the best.
Dawn