So now that I have introduced you to our diet changes, I will introduce you to our new doctor experience. Payton's therapist recommended that we see a pediatrician in Fredericksburg, Dr. Wells, who looks for the root cause of issues and uses a natural approach. Let me say, I absolutely love our regular doctor but believe it was time to try something a little different. We had our first appointment with Dr. Wells last week. She spent a full 2 hours with us! Amazing! We started all the way back at day 1 and did a full history of symptoms and concerns. Oh what I know now that I wish I knew then. First, Payton most definitely has a casein (dairy) allergy. If we had removed casein when she first showed symptoms at two months old, we could have avoided 9 years of gut issues, several years of ear infections and two surgeries for ear tubes. We live and learn though. I am not going to live in regret but am going to take all information and move forward. Dr. Wells confirmed a number of things about the root causes for ADHD which confirmed the research I had already done. We are doing a LOT of blood work to identify and rule out some possible issues related to ADHD and overall health.
Here is where we are starting with addressing her needs naturally: homeopathic detox of liver and kidneys with homeopathic drops, probiotics for the gut, flaxseed, multi-vitamin and added fiber (once she starts drinking at least 24 ounces of water a day consistently). Once we have her blood work back, we will see what other things may need to be addressed.
Starting the homeopathic drops has been a challenge this week. Payton did not initially want to cooperate, but after explaining why they were important, she actually asked for the drops this morning. Doing all of this is a challenge and very exhausting yet I know it is what is best for her right now.
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