[Solved] Worried about my son's health

As far as I know, you need to be referred to a specialist via your GP - however, there's nothing to stop you going back to your GP and saying you'd like him to refer you, your GP shouldn't object to this - may at least be worth some blood tests.

Thaanks actd

My daughter used to have a range similar to your son's. The GP was very helpful and even suggested blood tests.

Hi, new member here,

My kids have suffered similarly over a fourteen week period ever since we all contracted "winter vomiting disease" or norovirus, having already used antibiotics to try and rid our systems (which is something I do not like to do). for fourteen weeks my son and daughter were sent home on numerous occasions, under the 48 hour rule this meant they were losing two days a week schooling on average. this bug in its most mild form lingers in the system suppressing appetite, inducing weakness and debilitating stomach upsets. I was given this simple treatment and for us it worked, we all ate 500ml of live cultured yoghurt, this is available readily from Indian / Pakistani food stores usually its 4 x 500 ml pots for a £1 rather than £1- £1.25 a 500 ml pot from supermarkets, getting a ten and seven year old to eat live yoghurt on a daily basis was not easy, but thee are several ways to sweeten it up, slice a banana (any fruit will do) into it and break up a Cadburys flake or twirl over it, personally my favourite is a tablespoon full of honey drizzled all over the surface, another nice way is to make Lassi a lovely breakfast or refreshment drink. to do this gently dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in 1 litre of warm milk let this cool till it is tepid over a low heat when sugar has dissolved (be patient and stir) add 250ml of live yoghurt to the mixture, pour into a four pint milk bottle loosely close the top and refrigerate for 24 hours then drink a glass a day. provided your son is not dairy intolerant regarding his eczema this will help restore a healthy balance of good bacteria in the digestive tract. I hope this is of some use for you both.

Thanks maddadchris

If it was norovirus (and certainly sounds like it), what was your GP doing giving you antibiotics - totally ineffective against viral infections shouldn't have been used.

Good morning actd

My son has recovered now and going back to school as normal - although it is on Easter break now.

New guy here as well.
I agree with MadDadChris. There could be a diet issue. I used to be the same way and my weight would go up and down and tired all of the time, sick to my stomach, all of that good stuff. I went to many specialists and could not get a proper answer. I researched on my own and removed wheat products from my diet and flipped a complete 180 and life is good. If there are not any stressful things going on I would look into a gluten sensitivity.
I know I sound crazy but I know what worked for me and many others. My entire family made this lifestyle change and everyone could tell a difference in how their body reacted.

Thanks NaturallyDad

Hi ND - I've heard a few people saying that recently so it's not so crazy after all 🙂

Morning Geek84,

How is your son today?

My advice would be to definitely seek a second opinion. If your GP surgery has a number of doctors, ask to see a Pediatrician.

Do not worry about being a persistent parent. A parent knows their child best, this is what we get taught as family/ medical practitioners.

Keep us posted.

I hope you remember to keep well too.

C

Hi Folks

I've seen 2 different doctors sitting at the same practice, and the school nurse, but they seem to be saying the same thing - it is in his genes, he is designed to be skinny, and nothing to worry about. Everyone is relecutant to refer me to a specialist.

Can you please advice if I should insist on seeing a specialist or just wait for a few years & hope my son improves with age? He is 12 at the moment.

Thsnks