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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reason that I've posted that OP should switch from looking for a medical cause -- she's already been to several doctors -- and focus instead on retraining her DD to push through, and therefore not increase the symptoms through hyperfocus (and, probably not incidentally miss school) is because they are so general and free floating. Migraines don't cause sore throats. Neither do GI illnesses. Sometimes its her head, sometimes her throat, sometimes her stomach. Also, when she stays home the symptoms clear up.

OP was right to go to the doctor in the first place and there's no harm in tracking diet, though I suspect its a waste of time. At this point it makes sense for OP to switch gears and push her DD through. I think talking to the counselor at school and the nurse is a great idea.[/quote]

I posted above about my kid's experience with anxiety, so obviously I think it could be that.  But I'll also say as a parent of a child who has acid reflux and allergies (same kid), acid reflux is a GI illness that frequently leads to both sinus headaches, and and sore throat.  Allergies can cause sinus issues, sore throat from post nasal drip, and GI issues.

I do think it makes sense to explore both routes.  I also think it's quits possible that OP's kid is like mine, with genuine medical symptoms that are magnified by his anxiety.
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