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Recurring Acute Pain in a 2 year old
Pierce
#1 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 8:27:18 AM
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Dear Wazuans,

My son, 2 years 4 months old has been experiencing acute pain on the knee for the last 4 months.

The pain moves from one leg to the other.

The pain dissapears for about 10 days then reccurs.

Doctors (general practitioners/paedetricians/bone specialists)have done numerous tests including Xrays,MRI's,Ultra Sound,Full Body Haemogram etc and are unable to diagnose what the problem is.
Initially he was put on a very strong dose of anti-biotics and pain killers. The pain subsided for a little while but resurfaced before the dosage was over.


As his parents we completely reduced his intake of animal protein and sugars (no snacks, no sweets etc) but the problem still persists.

It is now extremely frustrating (for us as his parents) as he is in alot of pain and cannot walk.

Anyone with ideas on a way forward!


ZZE123
#2 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 8:39:41 AM
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@Pierce – Pole sana – I know how it feels to see your child in pain. I have said a prayer for him.
The man who marries a beautiful woman, and the farmer who grows corn by the roadside have the same problem
Pierce
#3 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 8:42:30 AM
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ZZE123 wrote:
@Pierce – Pole sana – I know how it feels to see your child in pain. I have said a prayer for him.


Asante sana, God bless.
Nabwire
#4 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 9:00:27 AM
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Pole, have you thought of trying acupuncture?
McReggae
#5 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 9:08:00 AM
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That must be frustrating for a parent, I wish all the best as you seek for the best solution~
..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
Elder
#6 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 9:25:53 AM
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Pole @Pierce. Can't even begin to imagine the pain the little one is going through. Unfortunately can't think of much apart from recommending my paediatrician but it seems that you have already seen enough of them.
He who can express in words the ardour of his love, has but little love to express. - Petrach, Son. (That men by various ways arrive at the same end. - Montaigne, The Essays of.)
digitek1
#7 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 11:21:43 AM
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it seems it might be reffered pain. Go to India they have the best medics there
I may be wrong..but then I could be right
specky
#8 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 11:39:12 AM
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pole sana to the baby.....try kijabe hospital,they have good docs for joints complications
chepkel
#9 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 11:40:37 AM
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digitek1 wrote:
it seems it might be reffered pain. Go to India they have the best medics there


I support this. If you have already seen the who is who in Kenya then try India. India has one of the best medical care in the world and the doctors are highly qualified and professional. Plus the costs are almost the same with here, probably even cheaper.

My brother-in-Law in suffering from Kidney failure and he has experience with the Indian medical system. He can offer advice on where to go or who to see and maybe the procedures that you may need. In addition, he can connect you with a doctor and you can share the child's symptoms and do an initial diagnosis and they can tell you the way forward.

If you are interested email me on chepkel25@gmail.com and i'll give you his number.
I wish you all the best and I sure will remember your boy in my praeyers. I have a 4 year old too so I can imagine how you are feeling.
kripp
#10 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 11:47:45 AM
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Pole sana.

Have the Doctors tested and ruled out blood disorders such as Sickle Cell?
Mukiri
#11 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 11:52:09 AM
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So sorry.

Try a chiropractor. Link on FB Problem might actually not be on the knees. A bone reset somewhere might be causing pressure on knees.

Second thing, hope you are giving him pro-biotics. Anti-biotics also kill the friendly bacteria in the gut. Be careful with them, they might end up doing more harm than good. Also read here that they eat away teeth. Brush his teeth after the anti-biotics.

Sunshine. Give him lots. Vitamin D, Calcium=strong bones. The body 'borrows' from the bones calcium to alkanize the body. The body alkanizes after we've fed it garbage and made it acidic. Thus weak bones and osteoporosis.

And before rushing to India and conventional doctors, I'd suggest nutritionists and good acclaimed herbal doctors. Medicine doesn't heal. The body heals itself.

Proverbs 19:21
Sany
#12 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 11:53:56 AM
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Pole sana Pierce! Hope you manage to get a solution soonest. My prayers are with you..
rryyzz
#13 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 11:57:51 AM
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Pierce wrote:
Dear Wazuans,

My son, 2 years 4 months old has been experiencing acute pain on the knee for the last 4 months.

The pain moves from one leg to the other.

The pain dissapears for about 10 days then reccurs.

Doctors (general practitioners/paedetricians/bone specialists)have done numerous tests including Xrays,MRI's,Ultra Sound,Full Body Haemogram etc and are unable to diagnose what the problem is.
Initially he was put on a very strong dose of anti-biotics and pain killers. The pain subsided for a little while but resurfaced before the dosage was over.


As his parents we completely reduced his intake of animal protein and sugars (no snacks, no sweets etc) but the problem still persists.

It is now extremely frustrating (for us as his parents) as he is in alot of pain and cannot walk.

Anyone with ideas on a way forward!


@Pierce, pole, seeing your child go through pain is a very agonising situation to be in. I do pray for the young one.
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.... Leo Buscaglia
Pierce
#14 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 1:00:33 PM
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kripp wrote:
Pole sana.

Have the Doctors tested and ruled out blood disorders such as Sickle Cell?


Yes, one of the doctors tested for Sickle Cell.

Turned negative
Pierce
#15 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 1:02:52 PM
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Mukiri wrote:
So sorry.

Try a chiropractor. Link on FB Problem might actually not be on the knees. A bone reset somewhere might be causing pressure on knees.

Second thing, hope you are giving him pro-biotics. Anti-biotics also kill the friendly bacteria in the gut. Be careful with them, they might end up doing more harm than good. Also read here that they eat away teeth. Brush his teeth after the anti-biotics.

Sunshine. Give him lots. Vitamin D, Calcium=strong bones. The body 'borrows' from the bones calcium to alkanize the body. The body alkanizes after we've fed it garbage and made it acidic. Thus weak bones and osteoporosis.

And before rushing to India and conventional doctors, I'd suggest nutritionists and good acclaimed herbal doctors. Medicine doesn't heal. The body heals itself.


Asante sana for the advise. Will start on the quick wins immediately.

We were already planning to see a nutritionist. Will do so soonest.

Asante sana
Tebes
#16 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 1:11:17 PM
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Pierce wrote:
Mukiri wrote:
So sorry.

Try a chiropractor. Link on FB Problem might actually not be on the knees. A bone reset somewhere might be causing pressure on knees.

Second thing, hope you are giving him pro-biotics. Anti-biotics also kill the friendly bacteria in the gut. Be careful with them, they might end up doing more harm than good. Also read here that they eat away teeth. Brush his teeth after the anti-biotics.

Sunshine. Give him lots. Vitamin D, Calcium=strong bones. The body 'borrows' from the bones calcium to alkanize the body. The body alkanizes after we've fed it garbage and made it acidic. Thus weak bones and osteoporosis.

And before rushing to India and conventional doctors, I'd suggest nutritionists and good acclaimed herbal doctors. Medicine doesn't heal. The body heals itself.


Asante sana for the advise. Will start on the quick wins immediately.

We were already planning to see a nutritionist. Will do so soonest.

Asante sana


Pole @Pierce, Quick recovery for the kid (Two years two months though if Birthday is 24th January 2011).

@Mukiri's advice is good.
"Never regret, if its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience."
Shak
#17 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 1:51:41 PM
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I'm very sorry for what you're going through. There are two paedeatric doctors who have received rave reviews on this forum. Maybe you can give them a try. One is Professor Wafula of knh and professor Were of upper hill medical centre.. My prayers are with your little one
Pierce
#18 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 2:29:43 PM
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specky wrote:
pole sana to the baby.....try kijabe hospital,they have good docs for joints complications


Will consider, a relative had also advised same.
Pierce
#19 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 2:32:43 PM
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Tebes wrote:
Pierce wrote:
Mukiri wrote:
So sorry.

Try a chiropractor. Link on FB Problem might actually not be on the knees. A bone reset somewhere might be causing pressure on knees.

Second thing, hope you are giving him pro-biotics. Anti-biotics also kill the friendly bacteria in the gut. Be careful with them, they might end up doing more harm than good. Also read here that they eat away teeth. Brush his teeth after the anti-biotics.

Sunshine. Give him lots. Vitamin D, Calcium=strong bones. The body 'borrows' from the bones calcium to alkanize the body. The body alkanizes after we've fed it garbage and made it acidic. Thus weak bones and osteoporosis.

And before rushing to India and conventional doctors, I'd suggest nutritionists and good acclaimed herbal doctors. Medicine doesn't heal. The body heals itself.


Asante sana for the advise. Will start on the quick wins immediately.

We were already planning to see a nutritionist. Will do so soonest.

Asante sana


Pole @Pierce, Quick recovery for the kid (Two years two months though if Birthday is 24th January 2011).
@Mukiri's advice is good.


smile

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Pierce
#20 Posted : Friday, April 05, 2013 2:37:48 PM
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Nabwire wrote:
Pole, have you thought of trying acupuncture?


Noted.
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