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I'm so worried

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boysmumaxx · 11/11/2022 15:15

Hello. This is going to be a bit of a rant because I'm sick and tired of being pushed away by GP and doctors. My son has had a problem with eating since he was born he started on a feeding tube and from 0-1 he drank milk fine. After 1 it's gone downhill I've been phoning the gp must be monthly about my concerns for about a year. He has absolutely no interest in food the older he get the worse it gets, he's now 3 and eating anything is so tough for all of us. He says he doesn't like everything I offer when I ask him what he wants he just says nothing. For 10 days now he's not eating I'm not being dramatic he's literally refusing to eat and when I pressure he gets in a state. All the doctors care about is the fluids but what they don't understand is that this is my child, I cannot sit any longer and watch him lose more weight I cry for him because clearly there's something deeper going on, he must be hungry but no matter how fun or creative I get with meal times he's not interested. What do i do now?

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Adeleex · 11/11/2022 19:44

Hey.
I'm sorry you're experiencing this and I'm sorry no health professional seems to be listening, how frustrating.
As a mum of 3 I completely understand how worrying this must be. Especially after going so long without eating. I'd feel the exact same way as you lovely.
Have you seen different GPs? Or the same one each time? Keep persisting, when was the last time you saw a GP? Has he ever been under a paediatrician?

This website may be worth a check, it may be worth looking and having a read, they advise who you can talk to and get more help from without going through your GP supposidly. Anything is worth a shot I guess.

www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/eating-problems/#Wheretogethelp

Jaybird43 · 11/11/2022 20:28

The PP is right - have you been able to see a different GP? Could you afford to see a private paediatrician / gastroenterologist? Does DS say why he doesn’t want to eat? For instance, does it cause him pain or does he just not like it?

for me, I would be tempted to call your local childrens unit and speak to a paediatric secretary
and see if you can self refer to see a consultant as you feel the GP is not taking your concerns seriously. It’s worth a shot - I’m sorry you are in this position!

FatEaredFuck · 11/11/2022 20:30

Does he have any safe foods? Is he "too" skinny? Drawn and tired looking? Bags under his eyes? Will he drink milk and other calorie drinks?

Adeleex · 11/11/2022 20:34

Adding to my comment.. does DS go to nursery/preschool? If so? Does he eat there? Have they mentioned anything and raised concerns?

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