She will wake up in the middle of the night to have me rub her legs at first i thought growing pains but this is at least once a week. She is over the precentile for everything if that matters 43 inches tall and 35 pounds. And this is not only at night during the day too. Anyone else ever have time problem???
2006-12-30 12:22:48 · 15 answers · asked by shelly c 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Leg cramps more often then not are a result of low potassium levels in the blood. Ask the Dr. to test her levels if he/she hasn't already. Bananas, tomato's, V8 juice, all excellent source of potassium, see if you can get her to eat a banana or one other high potassium source each day and see if this helps at all. A multivitamin can hurt either.
2006-12-30 12:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by whateverhohum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd ask a doctor but I would guess she might have a deficiancy in something. How is her calcium intake? All the "iums" affect the muscle's ability to contract. So, if she is deficiant in calcium, magnesium or pottasium she could have this problem. Is she on a good multi-vitamin? I mean a good one...not Flintstone's or any of the other supermarket brands that are no better than candy. I suggest looking at vitaminshoppe.com One brand I can suggest is Nature's Path-Animal Parade. But there are other brands that do not contain sugar and preservatives. Do some research.
Of course, it could be something else entirely so I'd at least have the doc look at her and make sure she is okay.
2006-12-30 12:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Amelia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Growing pains can be nasty, and they do last in very young children until about the age of 5. So that may be what your daughter is experiencing. Because of the way you reported her daytime activity (not being able to walk to school, odd form when running) and the fact that her knees are not pointing forward when her feet are together, I am a little concerned that there may be some hip dysplasia (sort of a chronic hip dislocation). The hip is more difficult for the cousins to see. There is some flexibility in the hip and she may not be in pain the whole time, but still misaligned. It's worth looking into, as most of these can be repaired. They don't improve with age.
2016-05-22 22:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALCIUM!
I absolutely agree with Amelia. If she's growing fast, she needs a lot more calcium than usual and if she doesn't get enough, there could be some negative consequences, for instance Osgood-Slaughter's disease, which causes some bulging in the knees where the tendons attach at the front.
Also note that calcium works better when taken with magnesium and is usually sold that way.
Also remember that your daughter needs MORE than the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of calcium, since she is growing! Don't just give her the RDA. Give her at least double or triple, but it would probably be a good thing to consult your doctor.
2006-12-31 08:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by Nick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid, the same thing happened to me for years. The honest answer to the question is, ... growing pains. They can strike anytime day or night and several times any given day. They are painful but rubbing the knees with warn hands or getting a heating pad or a hot water bottle and they may conitnue but with the warmth, they won't be as severe. I hope I was of some help, and good luck!
2006-12-30 13:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with her doc to make sure its nothing major, but if its just growing pains try some extra calcium in her diet. Dairy, fortified OJ, and a good multivitamin. Unless you get an ok from the doctor, I would avoid the daily painkillers though. They can damage the liver and digestive system over the long term.
2006-12-30 14:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her calcium checked. And have her checked by a real doctor. Sounds like she is growing fast since she is in over average percentile. Another good vitamin to look into is is Glouco Bears. There is a study being conducted at Arkansas Children Hospital with these vitamins and are having amazing results.
2006-12-30 14:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like growing pains to me. Try giving her some painkiller (for her age group) in the day. At night try a warm bath with a few drops of lavender oil to help her sleep. You could also give more pain killer if needed and it is within the dosage. Maybe a warm "hot water bottle" would help.
That's all i can think of. Hope it helps.
Happy 2007
2006-12-30 12:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by shamoolax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is growing pains. Have the doc check her out but I'm sure that's what he's going to tell you. If not, cramps can also be caused from a potassium deficiency. Bananas and potatoes are rich in potassium. Perhaps have your daughter eat more of those and you will both see a difference.
2006-12-30 12:30:13 · answer #9 · answered by I Give Up 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darlin'
Listen up here
don't be bringing a thing like this to a website !!!
This is something that---seriously--needs to be in front of a really good doctor !!! There are entirely too many things that can be happening here for you to be running risks with the long term well being of your darling baby !!!
There is strong possiblity that this is something very treatable and simple and something they can put behind you both very rapidly and THEN there is a chance that it could be something not NEAR so simple that they need every bit of time they can get to fight against---so --- without delay---get this to a doctor !!!!
2006-12-30 12:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋