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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not normal.

[b]First- if you're keeping him home for every cough, are you sure you're not overreacting based on his history? Obviously that's not an answer with the stomach issues, but I would consider it for some of the lesser things. [/b]

The stomach issues could be food or environmental rather than illness. Are you having tests done each time to confirm bacterial or viral infection? If not, I'd look hard at the other possibilities.

If you're sure it's all illness, I'd talk to your doctor about possible immune issues. Not being able to fight off routine bugs at this point is concerning. [/quote]

Was wondering the same. Definitely am not saying that is what is happening, but make sure that isn’t the case.

Also, is it at all possible that he is exaggerating some of the less concrete symptoms? Like complaining of vague stomachache or headache or tiredness? One of my 3 kids is this way…I fell for it at first but had to get tougher on him as he got older. (He is in high school now and does not have any chronic medical conditions nor has he ever). I think he just liked staying home sometimes. Again, am NOT saying that is what is happening here or suggesting to ignore real illness. [/quote]

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