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My daughter has gone off her food
Mon, 06/25/2007 - 16:56Topic: Parents & Caregivers
Hi, my daughter is 6 years old and has absence epilepsy. She is currently on two medications to control the seizures. The problem is that she seems to have gone off most of her food. She won’t eat any cereals, bread (including pitta bread, wraps, bagels), she also has a distaste for meat. I am struggling to find healthy alternatives and for things to put into her lunch box (they do not do school dinners at her school).
It is a bit of a catch 22, as she is eating so little she is getting tired, irritable and has very little concentration. I am wondering if there are any vitamins I should be giving her, or any suggestions.
Thank you
Annabel
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Re: Re: Re: Re: My daughter has gone off her food
Submitted by NoEsFacil on Tue, 2007-07-24 - 11:11
Thanks for the info. A health food store about 20 minutes away carried most of it and special ordered the rest. I have a question though...do you use the Omega Fatty Acid oil? If so I need to know how you give it to your child. We tried adding to the drink - YUK!
Thanks again,
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: My daughter has gone off her food
Submitted by littlebug on Tue, 2007-07-24 - 17:17
Her" childs life" was an oil blend.Sometimes she would just take it quickly from a spoon and then drink something after wards.Also you can try and mix it with ice cream or yogurt.Its been about a year since she has taking it because she was having stomach problems but she will start on it again this week.If I come up with any ideas that seem to work I will let you know.I'm glad you were able to find it.It is a great vitamin.
Re: Re: Re: My daughter has gone off her food
Submitted by littlebug on Sun, 2007-07-01 - 23:00
I buy the childs life from natures are us.Its a health food/vitamin store.The phone number on the bottle is 800-993-0332.The web site is www.childlife.net The company is based in CA. If you need anymore info let me know.