[blparent] tonsils and hyperactivity.

[Shannan Zinck]

Took Myles to the speech therapist about 2 weeks ago and she said he's
right where he needs to be communication wise and praise the Lord he
finally got the block test for his hearing. While there she checked his
throat and apparently his tonsils are HUGE. She asked us tons of questions
about his eating and breathing and sleeping. He has trouble eating and has
compensated by taking small bites of food and chewing it to death. It takes
FOREVER for him to eat a meal so I'm considering giving him smaller meals
more often since he's taken to asking me to feed him lately. I think he
gets frustrated with it. anyway here's my question.
Have any of you heard of enlarged tonsils being linked to hyperactivity.
I've been researching this and have found tons of info concerning it. Like
half of the children diagnosed with ADHD that had enlarged tonsils and once
they were removed the diagnosis changed after a year. He snores as well
which makes sense. she didn't refer me to an ENT and not sure if my doc
will either though I might try. Waiting to hear from early intervention and
plan to discuss this with them I have also read that tonsils shrink with
age so not sure if I should wait and see if his get small enough or fight
for their removal. If he doesn't really need the surgery then I'd hate to
have it done but, if it really would help him calm down even a little well
he'd enjoy life more. LOL I'm also thinking this may be contributing to his
discouragement regarding potty training. We're back to square 1 on that
again. sigh. He has most of the symptoms regarding tonsil enlargement such
as allergy like symptoms, drooling, eating trouble and snoring. I haven't
noticed sleep apnea issues though. We plan to watch him closer on that one
since we know this is an issue for him now. He however as he grows seems to
exhibit these symptoms less. Waiting is my leaning right now but, it's hard
to see him struggle even if it's only a little. I feel better knowing their
is a physical cause that could explain his behavior. At least now we have
something to work with. Anyway just wondering.

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Shannan Zinck
Survival is letting GOD take over!!!