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My son is 14 months old and I love him dearly. For some reason since his birth, I have always had this nagging feeling that something just doesn't seem right. His head is constantly HOT. He won't have a fever, but he feels like he is burning (I was told by the doctor heat rises on a body and this is normal). He used to constantly have purple hands/feet (I thought there was something wrong with his circulation-again told by the doctor nothing was wrong and this did go away). He had colic really bad and luckily that went away. He just always seems so irritated with everything. He wants you to pick his up, but then put him down and then pick him up...and so on. He gets frusterated when simple things (like a person doesn't stand up perfectly in a car) and throws it/hits it (or throws toys to hear the noise). He's so loud. The doctor thinks that I am overreacting and it maybe that I have a 3 year old who was complete opposite, but like I said I just have this feeling...Please can someone help me?
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I don't have any experience with what you are describing, but I do believe that a mothers instinct is usually correct. I would keep after the Doctor and ask if there is some specialist you can see to evaluate your child. Perhaps a peditric generalist, neurologist, etc. Don't give up.
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Originally Posted by hawkshoe
I do believe that a mothers instinct is usually correct.
I agree. I would see about having him evaluated by a developmental specialist, Does your state have some kind of program that offers free screenings (i. e. Step Ahead in Indiana)? Or, does your health insurance cover anything like this? I'd check into it though. If something iswrong, the earlier you catch it, the better. And, if it is nothing, you'll have peace of mind.
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I agree also. Mom's instinct should not be ignored.
Most states have an early intervention program to help identify problems before school age. Some only evaluate up to 2 years of age, so I would get going asap. Usually it is free.
Good luck.
c
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This is a link for your state. It will lead you in the right direction.
C
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I agree that you should definitly get it checked out. Never ignore mother's instinct. The doc isn't always right.
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Just to set your mind at ease, I would have him checked by a specialist or another doctor since your doctor is not listening to you.
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First of all, I do have a little experience here. Your child is definitely exhibiting some sensory disorder issues. My son had some of those symptoms - hot head (I never tied it together, though!), and it wasn't until he was 4 that it was actually identified, when I stopped listening to the pediatrician that he was normal. I so wish I'd had him diagnosed earlier. Definitely see if you can find a developmental pediatrician - they are much more trained in sensory issues. They also should know the best neurologists/pulmonologists. Either way, a second opinion is definitely called for - you are losing faith in your pediatrician - not a good sign, and he is not doing right by you. Please let us know how this goes.