My Son was xrayed several times as a new born,?!
Question: He had a lung infection, [heavy meconium swallowed] He is now 4yo and not growing well, underweight, tired all the time and complains of stomach aches allot, could this be because of the radiation exposure as a new born? if so, what can I do to help him? how can i help his body grow and develop, how can i make his immune system strong, i have seen many Doctors but knowone takes me seriously, please help
Answers: He had a lung infection, [heavy meconium swallowed] He is now 4yo and not growing well, underweight, tired all the time and complains of stomach aches allot, could this be because of the radiation exposure as a new born? if so, what can I do to help him? how can i help his body grow and develop, how can i make his immune system strong, i have seen many Doctors but knowone takes me seriously, please help
this could be related to the xrays but from what you describe, I lean more towards digestive issues ( possibly a lingering side effect from the xrays but maybe not)
Celiac or gluten intolerance can definitely cause stomache aches, fatigue and a hard time gaining weight.
Try taking him off of gluten for about a month to 2 months and see what happens- then allow him to eat gluten again and take note of any changes- if you see a difference then you know that gluten is an issue- you can also do allergy testing but this is not always accurate and helpful in the case of an intolerance which affects the gut rather than the histamines in the blood.
It is best to get it checked and diagnosed now- Celiac is more common than people realize because of the way our food is grown and prepared and is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
My daughter had very similar problems and whent undiagnosed for 10 years- she developed learning problems, ADD, OCD tendencies , ODD tendencies and was even considered bipolar after several years of being undiagnosed. At 13 she finally got to the point where she was so sick she was almost hospitalized- we finally got a diagnosis of celiac, put her on a gluten free diet and ALL of the above mentioned tendencies and problems are gone- she is gaining weight , is almost never sick (any kind of sick) and sleeps well and is energetic during the day- she is extremely healthy.
I have never heard of anything that you , yourself, can do for hi in the case of accidental radiation overexposure - you would really have to speak to a doctor. There are supplements you can give him to help boost his immune system -
Chapparel is an herb that will help boost your immune system by cleansing, detoxing the blood- you can make a tea with this herb. Garlic is also good for stregnthening the immune system- use fresh raw garlic minced on salads or meals .
Echinacea and goldenseal is another really good supplement for boosting the immune system- always check the directions for proper dosing - all of these herbs , given in proper doseages are perfectly safe for children over 2.
I cannot say that I know much about radiation overexposure but the symptoms you describe sound very much like digestive issues and food intolerances, especially celiac can definitely throw your immune system out of whack.
I would try the above immune boosters and do a gluten challenge (removing the gluten for 4 -8 weeks and reintroducing it to see what happens)
Either way- if that is not the problem- this protocol definitely will not do any harm.
If you are open to the gluten challenge, feel free to email me for recipes and advise- I have been researching and dealing with not only my celiac child but others who have benefitted greatly from a gluten free diet for 2 years now.
Your sons problems are not from receiving X-rays as a new born.
edit: The amount of radation you baby was exposed to is less than a weekend at the beach. That how I know.
I don't know about the X-ray but as a youth (4-9) I was under wait and pale could be a prob or could not if you're concerned take'em to the Doctor
hope this helps and best of luck, Tim
There are very strict guidelines as to how much radiation a person can receive in a medical facility. If it helps you feel any better, your environment naturally gives off radiation and your body successfully defends against it every moment of every day.
Sounds like he's just having a tough time, the poor fellow. Best advice I can give is to seek out the advice of a nutritionist and a good pediatrician.
If you're dissatisfied with your doctor, find a new one. Keep looking until you find one who is willing to listen to you and help you learn how to care for your family. The right one can be hard to find, but don't give up.
Good luck! :)
its not the x-rays. try giving him more food portions and whole milk