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I have read your numerous posts related to the possible causes of frequent urination that have certainly helped me ease my anxiety towards my son who is now 4 1/2 years old. I still wanted to post this just in case if you believe his case is different.
For the last 3 months he has been urinating frequently (4-6 times) in the night pretty consistently and bed wetting at least once (the other times we wake him up and take him to the restroom). His frequency of urination is absolutely normal during the day time. He has been eating well, is pretty active, no weight loss, and has not complained about anything. It didn't strike to me until couple of days ago that I should still probably check with his pediatrician. I took him to his pediatrician today and his urine results came out negative with no sign of glucose. I asked the doctor if we can check the blood sugar but he insisted that the urine test would have shown if the level was high. And then he suggested that we wait 15 days and if this continues, then he will probably do a blood test. If there is no sign of glucose in the urine, does that certainly rule out diabetes?
I have read your posts about dysfunctional voiding and hopeful that its nothing more than that. Can you please take a moment and help me understand on what possibly may be going on with him and if its necessary for me to take him for a blood test?
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Daughter symptoms:
17lbs, 28in, at 14 months. No protruding stomach. No listlessness. neg loose stool/blood.
Is completely disinterested in food. Does not eat when offered food AT ALL. Barely eats 800 c a day. Drinks pediasures approx 2 p/day.
Have tried increasing caloric intake with additions to no avail.
The problem appears to lie with the lack of food to mouth action rather than an internal problem. No current diag of celiac or condition. No current diag of autism.
daughter seems depressed.
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Can this in any way hurt my child?View Thread
Is this kind of antipathy common in dads? Are there any strategies that can be used to work through these issues? Or am I more of a risk to my child than a caregiver, and should I walk on him and my SO for my kid's well being?View Thread
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btw please dont suggest just walking away for a minute: my mom only yells at me for doing that and makes me more mad.View Thread
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ElizabethView Thread
Most of the costumes are a bit too sexy for the family events we attend and I'm not a big fan of the scary or gross side of Halloween for kids.
For our family of three I have thought about a knife, fork and spoon, Wizard of Oz - Lion, Scarecrow, Tin-man, or mild mannered skeletons (black sweatshirt and pants with cartoony bones painted on them).
What have you come up with? Can't wait to hear your ideas!
Elizabeth
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