regression?

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regression?
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Sun, 08-13-2006 - 9:12pm
Son was dx'd about 7 mos ago, so I am still new to this. Son was difficult to toilet train. He was 6.5 before he stayed dry during night. BM must happen with no interruptions- no phone ringing, no doorbell, no outside noise. Usually it takes 2-3 flushes. Last week I stripped son's bed- the mattress stunk! I washed the comforter, sheets and mattress. He has not mentioned wetting the bed. Usually he sleeps naked so he's had no wet pjs. The window is always open so there was no odor.Past few days his underwear has had poop stains.While back to school shopping today, he shoved his fingers up his nose til it bled. He's off the wall. Agreeing to do one thing then doing the opposite. The mood swings are making me motion sick. Up down Up down. He's 8.5. School start in 3 weeks. No camps or anything. Just me & him. Is this the way it going to be? He's on prozac and depakote. We see dr in 1.5 weeks.Suggestions?
P.S. He's also biting his nails/skin around nails


Edited 8/13/2006 9:16 pm ET by decson
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In reply to: decson
Sun, 08-13-2006 - 11:20pm

My DD sometimes has nighttime 'accidents". She is one of these kids who doesn't always feel when she needs to "go". Her aide at school makes sure she empties her bladder after lunch.

-Paula

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In reply to: decson
Mon, 08-14-2006 - 2:10am

Sounds like he is stressed. Could be from the lack of schedule summertime brings. Mike has been off this summer and school can't come fast enough (thursday, yippee).

As for the accidents, it is possible he is not digesting properly and even may be a bit constipated. Add digestive enzymes and acidopholus to his regimine and you may find that helps. Some fiber is good too. I like the kinds with inosotol (sp?) because it is calming. I think there is one you can get at any store called "Fiber Choice".

For the stress, if it is a summer thing, try making a schedule for the last few weeks. Something visual he can see. set up regular activities to do like the park or swimming and schedule them in. Try to make some sort of routine and make sure to put sensory activities in. That might help some. Also start a calendar to count the days until school. Help him start to prepare for it. The back to school shopping. We also start cleaning out things and making homework areas stocked with all the neccessities. I also print up checklists and schedules for the school year and start posting them. Things to help prepare so he knows what is going on.

Also, could he be stressed about school next year? As soon as you know the teacher and room you may want to take him on a tour of the school. Take pictures of where his new class is. Meet the new teacher, etc. Start getting him used to the school year routine. That will help with the stress too.

Renee

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In reply to: decson
Mon, 08-14-2006 - 12:56pm

When was the last time you had a blood level drawn to check the theraputic range on your son's Depokate? I know there is a fine line between too low, theraputic and toxic levels. So maybe you might want to ask about that. I am really not familar with drugs in children vs the eldery(I am a geriatric nurse) so some of the side effects and knowing what may cause it is well not too easy for me with kids. But too much Depakote can really dope a person out. And the new class of drugs i remember the old stuff like mellaril and throazine used to cause things like tardtive dyskinesis. Mouth movements esp chewing like movements and little things like that. Make sure that these are not effects from the drugs. Maybe move up the appointment and rule that out.

I know Josh is not the one when he gets too busy can't be bothered wiping his butt. I also know sometimes he will wait till the last possible moment to have to pee. last year with starting middle school he actually wet himself 3xs over the course of 2 months at school. this was new to us. And Josh is 11. Try and start some conversations with Son and use your emotions to say I see you must be upset about something. I know starting you starting school is worrying me. And see if he takes the bait. Maybe he is worried.

Josh right now is bored here. His friends seem to be at other places and he is well nto having fun. right now spedning way more time than usual watching Tv getting to involved in video games. Annoying his brothers and visa versa. But he is still fixating on wanting to hang with someone. hard to say to him maybe they are just not in the mood for you today or maybe they are truly not home or busy.

Good luck

Rina