10 yr old with health issues that haven't been resolved over an 8 month span of time tests all neg.,?

Question

My daughter has experienced loss of the use of her hands,dizziness,loss of voice,chronic pain in pelvic region,headache that lasted 5 days straightand difficulty walking. Her pediatrician seems to think its all in her head and has her seeing a therapist because she has issues with her absentee father.As a mother I worry constantly that it is something more thati isn't being caught.Can these all be psycosymatic symptoms or is it time for me to seek a second opinion? She has had CT scans,ultra sounds,x-rays blood work, tested for Gillian Barr and the therapists said she has self esteem issues and mild depression symptoms,not on any medications. Can someone shed some light on these issues. Serious answers only please,because this is a childs health here.

Answer 1

has she been tested for Lyme disease?

Acute (early) symptoms that may occur
Erythema migrans rash (EM) - Contrary to popular belief, the characteristic "bull's-eye" rash with central clearing is not the most common form. Rashes that are homogeneously red are seen more frequently.[1][2] Multiple painless EM rashes may occur, indicating disseminated infection. The true incidence of the rash is disputed, with estimates ranging from less than 50%[3][4] to over 80% of those infected.
fever
malaise
fatigue
headache
muscle and joint aches in large joints
sore throat
sinus infection
facial paralysis - usually associated with Lyme meningitis or Rocky Mountain spotted fever
palpitations
The incubation period from infection to the onset of symptoms is usually 1–2 weeks, but can be much shorter (a couple of days), or even as long as one month.

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Chronic (late) symptoms
fatigue
muscle pain (myalgia)
joint pain with or without frank arthritis
neuropathy (numbness, tingling, burning, itching, oversensitivity)
tremor, muscle twitching
Bell's palsy
meningitis
vision problems (eg. double vision)
sensitivity to light, motion
hyperacusis (severe sensitivity to sound & vibration)
vestibular symptoms (balance; inner/middle ear)
seizures
severe startle reaction
panic attacks
depression
short-term memory loss
sleep disturbance
hallucinations
cardiac arrhythmias
tachycardia (too-rapid heartbeat)
nausea or vomiting
adrenal disorders
immune suppression
The late symptoms of Lyme disease can appear months from infection. Fatality can occur when the spirochete enters brain fluids and causes meningitis, or due to conductivity defects in the heart.

Lyme disease is frequently misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or other (mainly autoimmune and neurological) diseases, which leaves the infection untreated and allows it to further penetrate the organism. Some of these conditions may be misdiagnosed as Lyme disease, although this is thought to be a rare occurance. False postive Lyme diagnosis is most commonly due to false positive serology in a subset of patients which suffer from syphillis, rhumatilogic diseases, or infectious mononucleosis. More confounding is that patients may present with Lyme Disease and a related disease such as MS. This makes diagnosis exceptionally difficult. It should be noted that this kind of misdiagnosis is the exception rather than the rule as it is widely held that Lyme Disease is underdiagnosed and underreported ranging from factors of 10 to upwards of 40. It is important to remember that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is by definition a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning it would be inaccurate to say that a patient does not have Lyme because he or she has CFS. The substantial overlap in symptomatology between Lyme and CFS makes this a crucial point.[3]

Answer 2

Well, I'm no expert, and there's not much I can tell you that a doctor can't, but what the phuck are they talking about? okay, it's impossible for self esteem issues and mild depression so cause ANY of the symptoms you listed lol. This is why I hate doctors. Nowadays people are forced to become their own doctors and
diagnose themselves because the doctors don't have a damn clue what they're talking about.

Loss of the use of her hands? Diziness? Loss of voice? Chronic pelvic pain? Difficulty walking? Those right there are some very serious symptoms of something and if I were you I'd be offended that they think it's in her head.

Trust me when I say those aren't linked to depression. There's got to be something they haven't tested her for. Not all of that could just be "in her head". The ONLY symptom there that could be caused by the depression/low self esteem the way I see it, is headaches.

Sorry I can't provide you with any solid evidence to a particular disease/condition. Good luck & all the best with your daughter! :)

Answer 3

So all kinds of PROFESSIONALS have looked at your child and you expect a website full of morons to "shed some light on these issues"?

Seriously, if you REALLY value your child's health. Get a second, 3rd and fourth opinions from a PROFESSIONAL who has the knowledge.

Answer 4

Yes, do get a second opinion, especially if the pediatrician has not referred your child to a specialist other than the therapist.

I am surprised he did not send her to a pediatric neurologist, for example.

It's obvious you have tried to follow up on your child's problems, but it really sounds as if the pediatrician has let you down.

Best of luck to both of you.

Answer 5

wow! poor child sounds like she's having a really rough go of things! i would definitely go for a second opinion. finding a good naturopath would be a good way to go too, especially if it is a psychosomatic issue. they use a non-evasive approach, herbs and foods are used for healing rather than prescription drugs. diet, exercise, spiritual/self esteem are all included in most alternative health practices.
and it sounds like mom could use a bit of natural healing, too. lots of love and energy has been coming from you with concern for your child. don't forget to recharge yourself, too!
i wish the best for both of you!

Answer 6

contact Shriner's hospital in Memphis Tenn

Answer 7

C'mon. Of course you should seek a second opinion. Even a third if you have to.

Answer 8

I think she should be evaluated by a psychiatrist. There are many things that could possibly trigger symtoms like these. You need to rule out all possibilities.

Answer 9

Sherry, there are specialists that you could see....try a childrens hospital....like the one in Chicago (not sure where you live)

Answer 10

I would continue her counseling, just in case; but also get 2nd, 3rd and 4th opinions, just in case.