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Growing pains in the legs?? Did you get them?? Do your kids??? (PIOG)
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on Nov. 8, 2009 at 2:40 AM
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So, my 9 year old is up....... crying that her knees hurt.
I remember that age........ and I remember my knees killing me.
When I complained to my parents, they just shrugged and said..."Oh, it's growing pains........ it's normal!!" I hated that...... I know what it feels like!!
I gave her some motrin, and a warm bath..........
Anyone else have any handy tricks to ease the pain???
I could use some advice!!
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- by on Nov. 8, 2009 at 2:43 AM
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I used to get them nightly, I STILL get them.
Have her eat something that's high in potassium. I can usually tell when i get them because my legs will get stiff-ish, so i eat a banana or a potato and I'm good.
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- by on Nov. 8, 2009 at 2:47 AM
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I remember getting them bad as a kid too. And my oldest son (8 years old) has been getting them for a couple years. He gets them really bad too...I hate it because I know it really hurts. I don't have a ton of advice, but I've used Tylenol or Motrin and also heating pads.
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- by on Nov. 8, 2009 at 2:48 AM
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Yes! I had them when I was a kid. They were aweful! I used Bengay/ Icy-Hot in addition to a warm bath. Sometimes a warm bath was the only thing that helped.
About a month ago I had horrible leg pains after working out and they were the worst pains I ever had. I used bengay and a bath, but what really helped was...I fell asleep on the couch with our laptop on my thighs. The heat from the laptop was really nice.
I also used therma care pads when I was a kid. They are next to the icy-hot in the store and they are kind of like a heating pad. I think anything with heat is likely helpful Ohh and potassium! Have her eat bananas!
Good luck! I hope your daughter's growing pains subside soon!
I am an educated, breastfeeding (it IS best, there is nothing even close to that nutrition and bond), co-sleeping, extended rear facing (if you don't rear face to the maximum of your seat, you're NOT doing all you can to protect your child), baby wearing, Non spanking (I want my kids to respect me, not fear me) ANTI- CIO, cloth diapering, organic (chemical free household!) recycling, liberal, pro-choice, atheist mama to a beautiful two year old girl! My S.O. is my equal and my best friend, not my master and I believe basic health care should be a human RIGHT not a privilege!
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