growing pain or... (something of a rant)

Hi tikka,

I remember DD having faced some similar thing when she began walking n used to walk n run around the house all the time she was awake out of excitement of the new learning... As she was kind of allergic to milk, I did give her Calcium supplements but what I cared for most during those few months was her massage and leg exercises for her.... I used to massage her in bed right before sleep with Olemmessa oil in summers mixed with the dabur lal tel...and in winters I used I used the above or at times Olive oil..... and I observed she got relief...
I'm not really sure to what extent are you and K facing this as even DD used to always keep telling that her legs are paining and always wanted me or DH to keep massaging them...Later we realised that she was just getting used to the relaxation as she would run n play all day long and IL's said she never said of leg pain to them.... I would once suggest to you that there's abosultely no harm in consulting the paed. Be it a mosquito bite doubt.....never take any doubts or risks for your kids....I never did !!

Supriya.

 

I go with the grwoing pains theory for this one Krithi. Massage, warm water soak (with a little salt aded to the water) and elevating the legs on a pillow or two help quite a few kids. I used to have this all the time and these things helped me. i dont think calcium supplements are of any use.

V.

 

Tikka..I wont recommend using Iodex for a kid... you can use dabur lal tail as it has some effective herbs in it...The idea of elevating the legs with pillow beneath is good but I doubt a child would remain in a particular position in sleep. If you are really feeling that as per his age, K is less active, you should definitely meet his paed. THis can just be your perception out of doubt and fear and it would be ruled out once you meet the doc. May be K is just being disinterested within. DD Sam gets these mood swings quite often and it takes us a few days of attention and proper handling to work it out. May be he is missing on something bcos kids this age can feel everything but cannot express most of it. You should talk to him..get personally invloved with him in plays rather than wanting him to play with other kids...May be your personal attention will imrove his mood and interest. Just a suggestion bcos this is common with DD and mine and DH's personal interaction gives it a lift...like I play hide n seek with her..DH would take her for kite flying...we play ringaroses or kho kho....and if once you and DH does this and you find K is enjoying then that means he needs you.

Supriya.

 

hey tikka ,

Its a growing pain only.

My 2 yr old daughter also cries of pain in lower legs and knees at times and asks me to keep massaging her legs.

I have consulted the doctor and given calcium supplements.


Dont worry this stage would pass away soon. Just make sure the kid doesnt skip any of the meals and see to that he doesn't go to bed tired.

 

uggghhh I wrote a big reply but it vanished..

keeping it short now - P has the same problem.. he complaints of pain in the lower leg, calves.. and sometimes says he cannot walk because of the pain.. when I tried to ignore and let him walk behind me, I could see he is not faking it.. he just could walk properly.. he could not lift his legs enough to walk.. also if he trips down, he couldnt come back on his feet.. this is happening for past 2 - 3 weeks.. worried me a lot.. I did gentle massages with oil or sometimes soothing creams and warm water bath with gentle massage on the thighs, calves and ankle in the evenings helps..after the bath, he is fine.. maybe as other say, it is growing pain (news to me). try such baths in the evenings and do come back with how K is doing.. have you tried Jhonsons baby Lavendar Bedtime cream.. it works well. just massage him with gentle strokes all over the body especialy arms and legs and toes.. this leaves a very soothing effect, relaxes and improves night sleep.. if you dont find it in stores nearby, let me know.