Please help me figure out what is causing my daughter's problems... Thanks!?
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Have her tested for celiac disease.  Take a look at this link from the National Institutes of Health regarding celiac.  http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/ \n\nIf that starts ringing bells, visit www.glutenfreeforum.com and ask any questions you may have.  There may be someone in your city who can recommend a doctor too.  \n\nCeliac is commonly misdiagnosed and many doctors still think that if a person is overweight, they can't have it.  Which isn't the case at all.  I was overweight when I was diagnosed.  \n\nBeing tired and depressed along with the IBS symptoms were some of the things I struggled with too.  I also didn't do well in school as a child because I was always so tired and I couldn't concentrate.  \n\nHope that helps\n\nNancy
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She need to see a doctor, now!  Could be too many things to even mention.  Trying all kinds of stuff is not the answer, most only hide the symptoms.
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It could be from eye infection.\nPoor kid sounds like a mess.\nHE needs a doctor and someone to care.
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Talk to her. Communication is what is needed. After 7 years and a DAUGHTER, you cannot walk away. Find out what is bothering her. You have a family together.
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I am sorry you seem to be having problems with communication and you aren't alone. A lot of couples don't know how to communicate, and even when they do it's not constructive communication. My suggestion to you is to seek counseling. Even if she isn't willing to go along, at least it can open your eyes and maybe you will be able to sort out your feelings. You do have a daughter, however do not make the same mistake so many others have made. Don't stay together just for the kids sake. Believe me, children sense when the relationship isn't happy. You have to do what's best for everyone involved. So good luck to you!
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Wow Mellow you need to Mellow Out! She is here for advice not verbal abuse. She recognizes there is a problem and is trying to fix it. \n\nI would first take your daughter to the doctor and have blood work done to exclude any health threats (high blood pressure, diabetes, Thyroid issues, cholesterol) Then change your entire family's attitude towards health and nutrition. As a family, you can all work together at eating healthy meals then take family exercise breaks. Ride bikes together, join the YMCA, Walk, hike, swim. Just so everyone in the family works together. If you focus on only your daughters weight issue she could develop a complex. (Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, low self esteem)  Always include yourself. Say we as a team need to get healthy!
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Get your daughter into therapy.  It's not only for "crazy" people, but it will help her deal with the situation.  Whether or not anything happened to her personally, she may have some confusion about the whole thing in general, and it really helps to talk to a third party about it.  Good luck.
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I understand your worry.  How disabled is your daughter?  Is it possible for her to get along in a group home with others with her same condition where they have people to help and monitor the situation? Maybe to start introducing her to prospective situations or people now so that she is familiar with them.  Do you belong to a religious community?  Since I don't know how much help your daughter needs its hard to think of ideas but you are welcome to e-mail me - I will try and help you think of ideas for the future.
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Why are you asking these people.  Take your daughter to a doctor....
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You probably know this is more of a parental issue but, since you cant do anything about that.  My suggestion is that you sit with her during meals and try to make it more fun for her.  Maybe make a game out of it.  Smile and laugh with her so she doesn't see this as something she has to do but something that is enjoyable.  God bless.
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My daughter suffers from seizures and she is much more likely to have seizures just before she menstruates.  It's just something about the hormones causing more activity in the brain.  I don't really understand it, but I know it's true.  Another thing that affects her is overworking herself.  Doing too much at one time.  when I'm around her, I try to keep her from too much strenuous activity.
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OK dose she wear diapers all the time or is this the first time she has ever put a diaper on to use it. I know by what you said that its the first time you have ever caught her in a diaper. Have you tryed talking to her about this and asking why she was doin this. It can be a range of thing from depression to ocd to a fetish or it can be that she has psychology infantilism. or she is having some kind of sideaffect from a drug. If its a fetish here are some things to look for.1 did she seem like she was in a real good mood when you seen her in that wet and messy diaper. 2 dose she usely go to the bathroom and not in a diaper 3 did she say i just wanted to see what it would feel like to pee and poop my diaper. If she did any of these then its more than likely a FETISH. If not she should be seen by a mental health Dr. If you would like to know more about this feel free to e-mail me and we can talk about this and maybe i can help you to understand what she it doin
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Has your doctor considered that she might have pneumonia?  Asthma?  Bronchitis?  I would take her back to the doctor and have him get a chest x-ray.  It is better to be safe than sorry.  It is coming in to the season for RSV.  RSV is like a cold for us but when infants and toddlers get this it is much worse for them.  My son had RSV, was in hospital for 5 days and then developed asthma from this, he is three now and still has to have breathing treatments at home every once in a while.  \n\nAlso, something to consider is reflux.  Reflux will make her cough as well.  Try holding her as upright as possible for at least 30 to 45 minutes after all bottles.  If this helps the coughing then you will know. \n\nI hope this information helps.  Make your doctor do something.  In the meantime try the last thing I said for a day or so.  But absolutely go back to the doctor.\n\nGood luck!!
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Maybe the problem is not the daughter, but the father. It could be that he is feeling guilty for something, or has pity, or remorse or something that is not letting him stand up to her and advise her to change her slovenly habits. Sorry, the father has to realize no one can control him unless he lets them,
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Is she only doing this at school? If so, you might find out what's going on at school. Maybe she has some anxiety related to school. Have you tried asking her if something is wrong? Whatever you do, do not get angry or punish her for this; it will only make it worse for both of you. Be patient and understanding and she will be much more likely to talk to you about it.\n\nThere are many physical reasons as well as psychological reasons for this but, if it's happening at school only it probably isn't physical. If the problem doesn't go away soon, I would consult a professional. Pediatrician is good place to start and can refer you to another Dr., if necessary.
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Take her to the DOCTOR!  Something is wrong!
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WHY can't you ditch her? She's having adolescent tantrums and needs to grow up. Help her by teaching her that her mood swings are NOT acceptable - teach her this by leaving her on her own... Some people need to be treated pretty unsympathetically if they are to learn anything!