Hello Moms,
My son, who is three, has always had issues with his skin. Not dryness, rashes, or anything like that. He has issues with pressure. If he sits in his car seat for a 30 minute ride, his bottom will be really red in the area that had a lot of pressure. Same thing happens when he sleeps; he will get up with pressure areas on shoulders, knees, elbows, hips etc. For those of you who have medical experience, it almost looks like his skin is going to “break down” like an old person’s does. He has also had issues with his feet in the past were his would get a scratch or something and it would take forever to heal. Over the last month or two, he had some shoes that gave him blisters on the inside of his feet. I thought we would never get that cleared up. I really had to stay on top of it daily, with blister bandages and such. Over the weekend, I bought him a new pair of tennis shoes thinking that would help. When he got home from daycare yesterday, he came up to me to show me his feet. On the bottoms of each toe, balls just below the toes and heels were all red, warm and looked painful. I have asked that doctor about this once or twice and she did not think I should worry with it. His father has several people on his side with diabetes. In the past when my son has had lab work, his blood sugars are good. I just don’t know what to do about this and haven’t really found anything on-line. Has anyone else had this happen to their child? Thanks in advance!
Hey DS,
I am a nurse, and the first thing that springs to mind is impaired circulation. I would definitely bring this back up to my doctor, and if he/she won't take you seriously and check this out, find one who will. I'll be praying for you.
If your pediatrician does not want to test for what is wrong with your son, find another doctor who will. maybe a pediatric endocrinologist???? you know your child better than your dr.
I agree with the other moms, get another opinion. Befroe you even mentioned a family history of diabetes that is what popped into my head!! You didn't say what type of blood sugars have been taken on him, but he really needs a fasting one done to get a good result!!!
Good luck!
S.
Hi! I agree with Beth. I think its time you find another dr. I'm a Chiropractor, just off of what you have described, I would say your son has a decreased immune response. I would also guess he has a problem with his blood circulation. If you want to start with the least invasive approach, take him to a family chiropractor. Spinal adjustments alone can improve his cirrulation but I personally would order more test to be done in addition to my work. This is not normal. Is he on any vitamins? Hows his diet? You can add a really good multi vitamin to help with his vit K levels and overall health. Find one at your local healthfood store, make sure it is whole food and really absorbable. Please have another dr. look at your little guy. Best of luck to you guys!
I am sorry that I can't help you. I would recommend talking to another doctor and get a second opinion and if you still feel in your gut that there is more, get another opinion. Stay on top of it until you find the answer. Someone somewhere knows what is wrong with your baby. I'll be praying for you and your little one.
S.
