Re: Need Help w/ 16 Month Old

August 4, 2009

At 18 months we had our son tested for Prader Willi because he had a

ferocious appetite. He also did not say much more than mama and dadda. He does

not have Prader Willi but prior to getting the results, I was convinced he had

it because he was always hungry and we fed him more than enough. We had a

nutritionist come visit us twice a month and she too thought he could have

Prader Willi because all he wanted was food. He is now 3.5 yrs and his focus is

no longer just on food and is now at least within normal weight for his age. It

seems like he gradually lost his obession with food and it is no longer an

issue. Now

we are trying to get him appropriate therapy for apraxia. You mentioned that

your daughter has allergies and we never experienced any allergies with our son.

I hope that she does not have it but have you considered Prader Willi as

plausible explanation for her appetite?

From: karababyq <karababyq@...>

Subject: [ ] Need Help w/ 16 Month Old

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 4:44 PM

Hello-

My 3 1/2 year old son just started talking after we took him off milk and added

supplements.

Now, my 16 month old just started speech therapy because she has NO words or

baby babble. At one year I took her off dairy, and at 13 months I took her off

Rice Milk so that she only gets water. Her stools are very loose and I can't

seem to firm them up. I started Probiotics and supplements but I think this adds

to her having loose stools. My Ped. said she is too young to allergy test but

she is on the GFCF diet. She also has little red bumps all over her skin which I

am sure is an allergy. She is constantly hungry even though I am always feeding

her. She is also abnormally large for her size. Does anyone have any suggestions

on what I should try??? I am at a loss.

Thank you,

Kara

August 4, 2009

You might consider seeing a Pediatric Endocrinologist. There are some thyroid

conditions that cause constant hunger-and there are lots of different kinds of

thyroid conditions!!

My 8dd is also being tested for a thyroid condition. she is also always hungry!!

the Endo said it also may have to do with the way calcium is absorbed. they

would do some bloodwork based on your description of whats been going on.

just a thought. hope u get some answers.

-- In , " karababyq " <karababyq@...> wrote:

>

> Hello-

She is constantly hungry even though I am always feeding her. She is also

abnormally large for her size. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should

try??? I am at a loss.

> Thank you,

> Kara

>

August 4, 2009

Try the SCD diet. It firmed up my son's poops in a few days but some it takes a

few weeks but man what a miracle worker on his stomach and now he is not on any

special diet and has fine poops still. He was allergic to milk, wheat, soy,

eggs, nuts, and corn and had leaky gut. We did the SCD diet with no nuts and

eggs or the yogurt it says you can make but then added them all later once his

stomach got better. He has now tested with no allergies at all on a full panel.

I seriously believe this diet did it.

It is called the specific carbohydrate diet and it also works with kids who have

constipation problems

Good Luck!!!

My son is also abnormally large for his size and I don't know why. I thought it

was the genes on my side of the family. He doesnt look fat he is 2 yrs old 3

months and is 40 inches and 42.2 lbs.

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From: karababyq <karababyq@...>

Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:44:34 PM