12-03-2008, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mommamarci
I have to respectfully disagree... The first sign for us that there was a problem was when we tried to introduce puffs. We cut them into about 5 pieces and he still gagged, choked, puked, etc. I called the ped at about 10 months and was blown off. We finally went in for a barium swallow study at about a year (after switching to a new ped). They said it was one of the worst cases of sensory gag issues they had ever seen and we waited too long and missed the optimal window to fix it. Ten months is exactly when intervention needs to happen if there is an issue.
Now, I am not trying to freak you out, but I knew something was wrong and no one would listen to me. If you want specifics or want to share more specifics, I can tell you more about Cameron's issues.
One thing I have learned is this is a very lonely affliction to have. I have not met anyone in real life dealing with a child with this issue. I am constantly told I am a bad, mean mommy because I won't just let him have a cookie... People don't realize this is an actual medical issue.
Hopefully it is nothing for you!
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I agree completely...although our son was not a gagger (until he was about 3/4 years old) we too were blown off by everyone...for years. DS does have sensory issues, feeding and swallowing issues and at age 5 is finally being treated for them (started earlier this year when he was 4.) The hard thing now is that it is also partially behavioral...which is much harder to treat and deal with (and watching his therapy at times hurts us so bad...it can be very traumatic.) Per our feeding therpaist...the sooner our kids get treated...the better it is for them.
If you feel this is an issue...persue it with your pedi. If your pedi is of no help (as our was...and we love her) then go through your areas Early Intervention program to get your child evaluated. It will put your mind at ease if nothing is up and if something is going on...you will begin addressing it while your child is still so very young.
Good luck!
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