Mostly at nigths my girl who's almost 6yrs, have pain in her legs & arms I gave a little message so she can rest ... I told my mom & she said it is normal bacuse she is going to a process of growing so tha's why she has this pain and always when she is going to bed, because there bones & muscles are relaxed ...I'm still taking her to the doctor just to make sure everything is fine!!!! Have this happend to your kids ??? Is this normal ???
2006-08-30 05:15:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My son used to complain of this- he is 7 now, but it has stopped for the last 9 months or so. I know a lot of people say growing pains are not real, some Dr.s even, but I think that is what it is. My son would just ache, and he was growing very fast. I remember hurting really bad when I was in 6th grade, I grew 3 inches that year! I hope that is all it is, her body stretching out really fast and just aching because of it. Try not ot worry too much until you see the Dr. Best wishes!
2006-08-30 05:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Smilingcheek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 6 yr old daughter too. She has pain sometimes, especially after a very active day. Make sure your daughter is getting enough calcium. Get a calcium supplement if you're not sure if she's getting enough. The body only absorbs the amount of calcium needed so don't worry about giving her too much. Just go by the suggested amount. I hope you have good insurance! By the way, she will probably go through this again, only worse, between 13 and 16. Girls hit another big growth spurt then.
2006-08-30 12:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jnine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Growing pains are very normal. It's good you're taking her to a doctor though. It's always better to be safe than sorry. When mine had growing pains, the Peds recommended a children's aspirin before bed. It helped her relax and not feel the pain as much. Mine outgrew it quickly. Don't be worried, just get her checked out.
Good luck!!
2006-08-30 12:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get that allll the time. I usually just took a paracetamol or asprin and went to sleep. Growing pains are normal but it might be a good idea to visit the doctor just in case.
2006-08-30 12:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal.My daughter had growing pains in her neck,which I thought was wierd too so I took her to the hospital and nothing came up and now she doesn't have them anymore.Oh and yes both of my kids complain about pains in thier arms and legs too.Only at night though.
2006-08-30 15:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are growing pains and some kids unfortunately get them worse than others. I don't remeber getting them myself, other than some sore shins. Give Children's Tylenol and continue to massage. Give the Tylenol before school in the AM.
2006-08-30 12:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taking her in to the doc is a great idea. Smart parent, you are.
If the doc finds nothing wrong, I'd suspect it's a bedtime issue. One of mine used to start limping when it was time to get his chores done. Fell for it the first couple of times, then turned the table. He was to injured to clean up his room, he was too injured to walk down the street for ice cream with the family.
She may just be asking for more of your time.
2006-08-30 12:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by auld mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like growing pains...but if you think it's muscle cramps try increasing the potassium in her diet (bananas, raisins, and more).
2006-08-30 13:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be growing pains that is common
2006-08-30 12:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by Spadesboffin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i know that when i was younger i use to have pain in my toes. it was from them stretching out to lay flat because they were slightly curved. could be growing pains.
2006-08-30 12:19:35 · answer #10 · answered by 0000000000000000000000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋