my son is 12 and has just started secondry school. he has never really had good health ever since being diagnosed with ketotic hypoglycemia at 2 yrs which affects him mostly when he contracts viruses.in the last 6 months he has been very tierd and lythargic, very pale, clamy skin, frequent severe stomach pains with bouts of diareaha. (apparently gastritus/ virus) he has bad headaches nearly every day(under investigation at hospital)
secondry school have been concerened as when he has done p.e he has become so tierd that he has unable to complete the tasks or he has pushed himself to the limit where he cannot keep his eyes open or difficulty moving. they seem to think that its due to his blood sugars and the fact his body cannot deal with that exhersion. the doctors say this isnt a concern as they have recently done a special diabetes check that checks the average 3 month levels and they say there is nothing unterward. he has also had a thyroid check and that was normal too. he seems to catch every virus going which always knocks him around something rotten.
its difficult to wake him in a morning even though he has the right amount of sleep, he looks like he hasnt slept in a month very pale and often continues to fall asleep whilst eating his breakfast. its a constant battle to keep him awake, but he never compalains and always puts a brave face on things.
he loves the new school and gets very distressed when he is unwell and cannot go.
im at my wits end, doctors are mystified, school are sympathetic due to his complex sen statement, but i just want my son to have some good health and wellbeing.
any advice welcome
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kathy79 · 21/09/2013 18:21
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