I have been having really bad leg pains lately. I am only eleven years old, and I will say, even though I am going into sixth grade soon, I am about as short as a third grader. My legs have been hurting really badly all over. It is from about the knee cap, to the heel of my foot. My dad thinks it is growing pains. I need help to try and stop the pain. One thing to add, because I know a lot of people are going to say, I do not take pills, because when I was young I choked on a pill and I don't take them any more. Please give me ideas, or tell me what you think is wrong. Thanks!
2007-05-25 14:02:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Also, just to add, while doing a project at school with my best friend, I walked over to get the glue and I totally collapsed!
2007-05-25 14:12:57 · update #1
sweetie,dad's right. these are growing pains. really. it's very common. take some tylenol or advil for the pain. you can crush them up and put it in a spoonful of applesauce and take a warm bath to relax before bed. it won't last to long. stay active. that will help too.
2007-05-25 14:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a prime age when children begin to have growing pains, so that may be the cause, especially since he hasn't been sick and hasn't had a fever.
Children with growing pains typically have pain in their legs either late in the day or in the middle of the night. They can be particularly bad after a day of intense physical activity, but it really isn't known what causes them.
Also, children with growing pains usually do not have any other symptoms, such as weight loss, limping, fever, or joint swelling, and the pain shouldn't limit his activity.
Growing pains also commonly occur:
in both legs
in the front of the thigh, the calf muscles, and muscles in the back of the knee
in children between the ages of 3 and 5 and then 8 and 12 years
in over 30 percent of children
Since 'nothing seems to help' your child, you likely need to see your Pediatrician for an evaluation. Although we often blame growing pains for leg pain, there are other conditions that can cause leg pain, and he may need some blood tests or an xray just to be sure that it really is growing pains.
If you mean that 'nothing seems to help' because the pain keeps coming back, then that is to be expected. If you are able to treat the pain when it occurs and he is then fine for some time until it begins again, then that can be normal, depending on how often it is happening. It may help to give him ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) on those evenings that he has had a very active day, like after soccer practice, etc. to see if that keeps the pain from even starting that night. You shouldn't do that every night or even on most nights though without talking to your Pediatrician first though.
2007-05-25 21:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Piojita 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you injure yourself running? It's in both legs? Are your ankles twisted? They could be without you realizing it - a doctor can spot a problem like this. Having pain in both legs at this age is not normal.
As for not being able to take pills, not true - you can crush them. Some are harder to crush than others (motrin is fairly tough, aspirin is soft), but they can all be dissolved in a little milk and then mixed with ice cream or apple sauce or something. Go to the school nurse and get a referral.
2007-05-25 21:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They may be your calf muscles cramping. But growing pains aren't just a figment of the imagination, either. You could be growing very, very quickly in that bone and your skin and bone is literally stretching. If it's muscle cramps, it's a potassium deficiency. Eat a banana every day for a week and see if they go away.
2007-05-25 21:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by katelybug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the bananas. Your dad may be right. You may be getting ready for a serious growth spurt. Make sure you eat foods high in calcium so that your bones can grow properly.
2007-05-25 21:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Tumbleweed 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pain could be , what is called growing pain, but if it continues, or really bothers you, it probably is time to see a DR.and see what he says or recommends.
2007-05-25 21:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by Ron 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just lay down. it helped me when i had growing pains. I'm a giant because of that. i think its from school.
2007-05-25 21:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
please have a dr see you. it could be muscle weakness, but it also could be toxins in your bloodstream.
this happened to my friends 5 year son. he kept complaining
even when he had not fallen, so she took him in and they
said he has toxins.. I am not sure if they had to remove the fluid and if they gave him antibiotics? but you definitely should see a dr. cause also muscle weakness is not good, it could lead to ms..
2007-05-25 21:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by BettyBoopGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
seriously ur fussing over knee problems
its just growing
and move ur leg around
go to the doctor and check if ur that worried
2007-05-25 21:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by luv2dusky 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you need potassium bananas p-butter or the pills
2007-05-25 21:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by skeeter195848 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋