my daughter is 11and half and is moody, has a bad tummy etc but shes been like this for months
i have been told since she was about 9-10 her terrible mood swings are down to hormones and her changing body but living with her atm is hell she is our eldest ( 4 others)
has anyone else gone through this and it turned out to be her periods if so do you think hers will finally start?
i keep giving her a hot water bottle ,paracetamol and getting her to have warm baths but nothing helps
2007-09-24 03:56:03 · 12 answers · asked by mum_2_many 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
the doctor has said he will NOT put her on the pill until a yr after her periods start !!
and i am to keep a diary if her pains and moods are around my period etc which they seem to be only i have terrible pmt so everything seems worse that time of month....
i have 2 other girls to go through this heaven help me!!!
2007-09-24 05:07:53 · update #1
it does sound hormonal but at the same time she's also becoming a teenager and will be testing the boundaries you place upon her.
you need to continue to be firm and consistent with discipline as well as understanding about her not feeling good. Otherwise she'll run you ragged and her siblings will take their lead from her
Good Luck.
2007-09-24 04:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Femme 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Welcome to my world!!!! Sorry to make light of it because I know it can be really awful when you have a hormonal teen on your hands...they can be so volatile can't they?? It does sound like hormonal as well as 'her age'...everything is changing and at a rapid pace...they just don;t seem equipped to cope with it all at once. My daughter is not as bad as she was....and it was a real nightmare for a few years I can tell you...the pill has not helped her hormones at all...it has eased the heaviness of her period but not really helped PMT. It does sound as though her periods are imminent Funny when you mention about your periods because my daughter and I are like you and your daughter in reverse....I had a hysterectomy 15 yrs ago when my daughter was 2....when she is due for her period, I get sore boobs, bloated tummy and raging rage!!! Why not try and see if you can get some herbal or homeopathic remedy? I wish you and her all the very best...there is light at the other side of this rather dark and testing tunnel...promise xx
2007-09-25 00:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by widow_purple 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be her periods about to start.
Or it could just be her hormones.
Try and encourage her to eat more fruit.
However, I wouldn't get her too stressed out about periods, because that can actually delay them.
Explain what will happen when she starts and also make sure she has a supply of tampons and/or pads.
When she does start her periods you need to keep being strict with her, teen girls at this point when they start their periods think that they can get away with everything, it is also the time they take up smoking, drinking and in some cases drugs, I'm not saying your daughter will but you will need to keep her on a tight leash, understand that she will have PMT and will be ratty, but don't let her get away with hitting or too much rudeness or arrogant behaviour.
Good Luck!
2007-09-24 04:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by SB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister had this problem for a year before she had her period. You need to get her to a doctor and get her on some birth control. She has scar tissue on her uterus, which is part of the reason she's hurting. Her body is releasing a hormone that is supposed to loosen and get rid of the blood on the side of the uterus, only her body is trying to get rid of the scaring. In the meantime, try giving her 1 pamprin when her pain and moods are really bad. This stuff makes you drowsy so you don't want to give it to her all the time. It is important that you get her on some birth control, though. It will improve her moods.
Best
2007-09-24 04:09:30 · answer #4 · answered by seaelven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could well be her periods, I went through all that at 11, it's a lot to deal with so young. the only thing you can do is talk to her and be there for her, it's such a confusing time for a n11 year old, I felt like a freak when it happened to me and tried to block the world out, make her feel normal and not "different". My parents kept referring to me as a "woman" and I wanted to be a kid!!!
I would also take her to her GP just to get checked out though. Good luck.
2007-09-24 04:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by Nickynackynoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor nutrition and deficiencies can contribute to inflammation, fluid balance, and mood (the traditional PMS). Get rid of junk food, caffeine stimulants(tea, alcohol, chocholate, coffee, refined sugar). Diet should be abundant in animal protein, healthy animal fats, complex carbohydrates, and a variety of vegetables. Foods rich in vitamin A, vitamin D, the B complex (especially B6 and pantothenic acid), vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, and certain long-chain fatty acids should be stressed as all of these nutrients seem to be key in easing the symptoms of PMS.
You don't need any damned pills for PMS when you can use natural healing foods to calm whatever afflicts you.
Hormone fluctuation shouldn't be any cause for alarm. All teenagers go through it. That's what it means to live with a teenager...
2007-09-24 07:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by jm7 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are chances of her attaining her puberty but let it take its own course of time pls. don't be in a hurry bcoz giving hot water and warm baths may not harm but yes giving medicines without any ailment is really harmful for the body stop worrying its a nattural phenomenon so just leave it upto her instead prepare herself phsycologically to face the situation in case she is out at that time teach her how to take precautions and also some relaxation excercises that will help her mentally as well as physically
2007-09-24 04:11:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you have described is how my daughter was (and still is) before she started her periods she is alot better now but that I think is down to her maturing as well but to be honest I couldn't say if she will start her periods now or in a years time but sounds like how she is acting it is down to her hormones and changing body.
2007-09-24 05:47:16 · answer #8 · answered by Wide Awake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was OK before and after her periods started it is only now she is a pain in the neck - 18 nearly 19
2007-09-28 03:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have a son who is 11 and sometimes I could swear he's a girl, He's got the "kevin and perry" attitude already, I have another son of 8 and a daughter of 6, so I have it all to come with her. - I would suggest you take your daughter to see her G.P to see if there is anything he could give or suggest to her what to do. GOOD LUCK.
2007-09-24 04:34:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋