I've read some other questions posted on this site, and reviewed the answers and suggestions submitted. My son who is now 4, and will be 5 in July has been suffering with the same chronic leg pains, usually at night. Just like some of the other members say, it's happening around the knee area, and it comes and goes. The pain has been bothering him for the past 3 years on and off. The pains may occur for 2-3 nights, then go away for a month or two then come back again. He sometimes is aroused from his sleep and cries of severe pains in his legs.
After a few additional visits to his Pediatrician, and even one Emergency room visit, to include x-rays and blood work being done, it's all been chalked up to "Growing Pains"
Recently however, I'm noticing some nausea occurring at the same time the leg cramps are current. I read that one parent mentioned the intake of milk maybe having something to do with it. My son does love milk, and maybe drinks too much of it in my opinion.
The latest visit to the Pediatrician did recommend seeing a child Orthopedic Doctor, and doing more blood work.
I'm wondering if this sounds like Rheumatoid Arthritis or are these leg pains really a combination of growing pains and maybe the need for him to hold back on his Milk and or Lactose intake?
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