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Hi Again,

I am taking my son to a ped/gastro. next week.  My plan is to insist on him
sending him for bloodwork.  Here are the reasons I suspect a problem.  Input
would be appreciated.

1.      He is 6 years old and the smallest in his class
2.      He was a full term baby weighing only 4lb 12oz
3.      He was anemic from the word go.
4.      He has "nerve" related washroom issues
5.      He is hiding his bathroom problems.

I remember the feelings he is going through all too well to let it continue
if it can be detected and want to save him the emotional "beating up on
himself".  I still can't believe how many situations I talked my self
through silently and the power one has over themself is great but in some
cases unnecessary.  How liberating is it to be able to go to a movie and not
get up to go to the bathroom AT ALL!  Sometimes my son can't make it out of
the driveway.  Yes indeed, I do remember the days......

Sharon in Waterdown, ON Canada