Hi all, I've posted before about my emotional, grumpy, very tired looking 5 year old son. I'd really like some advice on what to say to the Dr on Monday.
Ds is not napping at school and he does run around, but lies down quickly complaining hes tired and cant keep up with other boys even though he's average to tall.
He's had blood tests that show nothing really bad (luckily) although his ferritin was only 20 which some say is borderline, and very low blood sugar despite having had breakfast.
The Dr said he would redo blood tests in 3 months (around now) but wouldn't refer or do anything else unless school writes to say it is affecting him at school.
He's a bright boy so not really affecting him academically but they say he's anxious and have signed him up for ELSA. Teacher is happy to write to Dr as they say it's always worse at home. I've often got a bruise from one of his meltdowns. I don't get cross, I know he can't help it and he's so embarrassed afterwards.
Now Im wondering about Apnoea. He's always snored. He always wakes in the night 2-3 times (not good for anyone). In January I had a video of him pausing breath for about 10s in his sleep but my phone got stolen and I lost the video. I've been trying to get another one but no more Apnoea, just HORRIBLE breathing (which I've videoed) - sucking in stomach, ribs, neck and half-waking about 3 times a minute at some points. But he seems to be able to sleep okay sometimes on his side.
I did mention this to the Dr last year who was quite dismissive as it is not constant. But it is every night for a good chunk of time! He said to maybe get a nasal spray? Perhaps allergies or a cold. But DS has had this his whole life. He looks soooo tired despite sleeping from 7.30- 7am every night.
Please does anyone have any advice?