[blparent] tonsils and hyperactivity.

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannan
Zinck
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:42 PM
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Subject: [blparent] tonsils and hyperactivity.

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 withMy daughter had large tonsils. Hers impacted her eating
and sleeping too. 
You deffinately want to see an ENT. 
The solution will vary, but no this won't "just go away". 
Poor thing is probably  miserable, not being able to eat normally sucks.
Ditto for not sleeping. 
You will want to give him foods that dissolve and also give him soft foods,
think like Grandpa. 
Also if he wants you to feed him, go ahead and do that. 
Get an appointment with an ENT, that way this will be handled. 
Yes, poor sleep can have a symptom of hyperactivity. That isn't the least of
your problems, eating and breathing are higher on the problem list.  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!!!
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