EXTREME DR. AVERSION....

crickit715 · Jun 14, 2009

Does anyone have any suggestions for how i can help my 18 month old get thru dr. appts???? She has developed an extreme aversion to anything "medical" related, ie: getting weighed, stethescope, checking height, elevators, parking garages, white coats, etc... It is to the point that is is nearly impossible for any doc to examine her, whether it be her reg pediatrician or cf spec or liver spec..it doesnt matter. She starts screaming, kicking and crying as soon as they try to weigh her or take her blood pressure or 02 levels. She is too small to "reason" with and i just dont know what to do! She is normally a VERY happy, smiling, laughing little girl. I pack a huge bag of books, her favorite toy and juice when we go. And she even gets stickers (which she loves, after the fact). I can see where this has stemmed from of course...multiple blood drawings, shots, surgery, etc...but it is becoming a huge problem and i dont want her to not get a "proper" evaluation because she is acting uncontrollable. Any suggestions would help!!!

crickit715 · Jun 14, 2009

Does anyone have any suggestions for how i can help my 18 month old get thru dr. appts???? She has developed an extreme aversion to anything "medical" related, ie: getting weighed, stethescope, checking height, elevators, parking garages, white coats, etc... It is to the point that is is nearly impossible for any doc to examine her, whether it be her reg pediatrician or cf spec or liver spec..it doesnt matter. She starts screaming, kicking and crying as soon as they try to weigh her or take her blood pressure or 02 levels. She is too small to "reason" with and i just dont know what to do! She is normally a VERY happy, smiling, laughing little girl. I pack a huge bag of books, her favorite toy and juice when we go. And she even gets stickers (which she loves, after the fact). I can see where this has stemmed from of course...multiple blood drawings, shots, surgery, etc...but it is becoming a huge problem and i dont want her to not get a "proper" evaluation because she is acting uncontrollable. Any suggestions would help!!!

crickit715 · Jun 14, 2009

Does anyone have any suggestions for how i can help my 18 month old get thru dr. appts???? She has developed an extreme aversion to anything "medical" related, ie: getting weighed, stethescope, checking height, elevators, parking garages, white coats, etc... It is to the point that is is nearly impossible for any doc to examine her, whether it be her reg pediatrician or cf spec or liver spec..it doesnt matter. She starts screaming, kicking and crying as soon as they try to weigh her or take her blood pressure or 02 levels. She is too small to "reason" with and i just dont know what to do! She is normally a VERY happy, smiling, laughing little girl. I pack a huge bag of books, her favorite toy and juice when we go. And she even gets stickers (which she loves, after the fact). I can see where this has stemmed from of course...multiple blood drawings, shots, surgery, etc...but it is becoming a huge problem and i dont want her to not get a "proper" evaluation because she is acting uncontrollable. Any suggestions would help!!!

crickit715 · Jun 14, 2009

Does anyone have any suggestions for how i can help my 18 month old get thru dr. appts???? She has developed an extreme aversion to anything "medical" related, ie: getting weighed, stethescope, checking height, elevators, parking garages, white coats, etc... It is to the point that is is nearly impossible for any doc to examine her, whether it be her reg pediatrician or cf spec or liver spec..it doesnt matter. She starts screaming, kicking and crying as soon as they try to weigh her or take her blood pressure or 02 levels. She is too small to "reason" with and i just dont know what to do! She is normally a VERY happy, smiling, laughing little girl. I pack a huge bag of books, her favorite toy and juice when we go. And she even gets stickers (which she loves, after the fact). I can see where this has stemmed from of course...multiple blood drawings, shots, surgery, etc...but it is becoming a huge problem and i dont want her to not get a "proper" evaluation because she is acting uncontrollable. Any suggestions would help!!!

crickit715 · Jun 14, 2009

Does anyone have any suggestions for how i can help my 18 month old get thru dr. appts???? She has developed an extreme aversion to anything "medical" related, ie: getting weighed, stethescope, checking height, elevators, parking garages, white coats, etc... It is to the point that is is nearly impossible for any doc to examine her, whether it be her reg pediatrician or cf spec or liver spec..it doesnt matter. She starts screaming, kicking and crying as soon as they try to weigh her or take her blood pressure or 02 levels. She is too small to "reason" with and i just dont know what to do! She is normally a VERY happy, smiling, laughing little girl. I pack a huge bag of books, her favorite toy and juice when we go. And she even gets stickers (which she loves, after the fact). I can see where this has stemmed from of course...multiple blood drawings, shots, surgery, etc...but it is becoming a huge problem and i dont want her to not get a "proper" evaluation because she is acting uncontrollable. Any suggestions would help!!!

MOMTOGIRL2005 · Jun 14, 2009

I can relate because dd is starting to be the same way than your daughter. I called the CFCenter to ask them if we can take her somewhere else for her blood tests etc. They said it was ok and we are going to ask the other place to send the test results to my CF center. I still don't know how is going to work but I don't want dd to get anxious every time we go to cf center. Last time we took a DVD player and some cartoons and she really sat there for a long time watching Dora between doctors and nutritionist etc.

MOMTOGIRL2005 · Jun 14, 2009

I can relate because dd is starting to be the same way than your daughter. I called the CFCenter to ask them if we can take her somewhere else for her blood tests etc. They said it was ok and we are going to ask the other place to send the test results to my CF center. I still don't know how is going to work but I don't want dd to get anxious every time we go to cf center. Last time we took a DVD player and some cartoons and she really sat there for a long time watching Dora between doctors and nutritionist etc.

MOMTOGIRL2005 · Jun 14, 2009

I can relate because dd is starting to be the same way than your daughter. I called the CFCenter to ask them if we can take her somewhere else for her blood tests etc. They said it was ok and we are going to ask the other place to send the test results to my CF center. I still don't know how is going to work but I don't want dd to get anxious every time we go to cf center. Last time we took a DVD player and some cartoons and she really sat there for a long time watching Dora between doctors and nutritionist etc.

MOMTOGIRL2005 · Jun 14, 2009

I can relate because dd is starting to be the same way than your daughter. I called the CFCenter to ask them if we can take her somewhere else for her blood tests etc. They said it was ok and we are going to ask the other place to send the test results to my CF center. I still don't know how is going to work but I don't want dd to get anxious every time we go to cf center. Last time we took a DVD player and some cartoons and she really sat there for a long time watching Dora between doctors and nutritionist etc.

MOMTOGIRL2005 · Jun 14, 2009

I can relate because dd is starting to be the same way than your daughter. I called the CFCenter to ask them if we can take her somewhere else for her blood tests etc. They said it was ok and we are going to ask the other place to send the test results to my CF center. I still don't know how is going to work but I don't want dd to get anxious every time we go to cf center. Last time we took a DVD player and some cartoons and she really sat there for a long time watching Dora between doctors and nutritionist etc.

hmw · Jun 15, 2009

I wonder if some role-playing might start helping her a little... as you said, she is too young to reason with, and too young to 'prep' ahead of time for appointments like we could an older child, but maybe you can tap into the imitative play toddlers are all about and see if this can help out a little. I would maybe pick up a toy doctor kit (and white jacket if you can find one; you might be able to find dr or nurse costume sets) for her and see if she is interested in taking care of a few 'patients' of her own; either of the stuffed variety or you & Dad. This might help her a little... either as a tool to help her work through her fears, or as something to help her feel a little more in control of things, if she can bring the set with her to clinic appts to do a little doctoring on the staff first. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I understand your concerns over this interfering with Sophie getting the best care she could be at appts. Other ideas I have are 1. to call ahead to let them know you are having this issue and see if you can arrange for her to see the kid-friendliest staff possible while you are there, gentlest lab tech, etc. And 2/ if possible, bring someone else with you to appointments. That way, if you have questions to discuss and Sophie is screaming, this person can help out.

I hope she starts doing better soon... this is a really hard age. Old enough to start remembering, and therefore have anxieties and fears, but still very limited communication abilities, etc. Hang in there. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

hmw · Jun 15, 2009

I wonder if some role-playing might start helping her a little... as you said, she is too young to reason with, and too young to 'prep' ahead of time for appointments like we could an older child, but maybe you can tap into the imitative play toddlers are all about and see if this can help out a little. I would maybe pick up a toy doctor kit (and white jacket if you can find one; you might be able to find dr or nurse costume sets) for her and see if she is interested in taking care of a few 'patients' of her own; either of the stuffed variety or you & Dad. This might help her a little... either as a tool to help her work through her fears, or as something to help her feel a little more in control of things, if she can bring the set with her to clinic appts to do a little doctoring on the staff first. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I understand your concerns over this interfering with Sophie getting the best care she could be at appts. Other ideas I have are 1. to call ahead to let them know you are having this issue and see if you can arrange for her to see the kid-friendliest staff possible while you are there, gentlest lab tech, etc. And 2/ if possible, bring someone else with you to appointments. That way, if you have questions to discuss and Sophie is screaming, this person can help out.

I hope she starts doing better soon... this is a really hard age. Old enough to start remembering, and therefore have anxieties and fears, but still very limited communication abilities, etc. Hang in there. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

hmw · Jun 15, 2009

I wonder if some role-playing might start helping her a little... as you said, she is too young to reason with, and too young to 'prep' ahead of time for appointments like we could an older child, but maybe you can tap into the imitative play toddlers are all about and see if this can help out a little. I would maybe pick up a toy doctor kit (and white jacket if you can find one; you might be able to find dr or nurse costume sets) for her and see if she is interested in taking care of a few 'patients' of her own; either of the stuffed variety or you & Dad. This might help her a little... either as a tool to help her work through her fears, or as something to help her feel a little more in control of things, if she can bring the set with her to clinic appts to do a little doctoring on the staff first. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I understand your concerns over this interfering with Sophie getting the best care she could be at appts. Other ideas I have are 1. to call ahead to let them know you are having this issue and see if you can arrange for her to see the kid-friendliest staff possible while you are there, gentlest lab tech, etc. And 2/ if possible, bring someone else with you to appointments. That way, if you have questions to discuss and Sophie is screaming, this person can help out.

I hope she starts doing better soon... this is a really hard age. Old enough to start remembering, and therefore have anxieties and fears, but still very limited communication abilities, etc. Hang in there. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

hmw · Jun 15, 2009

I wonder if some role-playing might start helping her a little... as you said, she is too young to reason with, and too young to 'prep' ahead of time for appointments like we could an older child, but maybe you can tap into the imitative play toddlers are all about and see if this can help out a little. I would maybe pick up a toy doctor kit (and white jacket if you can find one; you might be able to find dr or nurse costume sets) for her and see if she is interested in taking care of a few 'patients' of her own; either of the stuffed variety or you & Dad. This might help her a little... either as a tool to help her work through her fears, or as something to help her feel a little more in control of things, if she can bring the set with her to clinic appts to do a little doctoring on the staff first. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I understand your concerns over this interfering with Sophie getting the best care she could be at appts. Other ideas I have are 1. to call ahead to let them know you are having this issue and see if you can arrange for her to see the kid-friendliest staff possible while you are there, gentlest lab tech, etc. And 2/ if possible, bring someone else with you to appointments. That way, if you have questions to discuss and Sophie is screaming, this person can help out.

I hope she starts doing better soon... this is a really hard age. Old enough to start remembering, and therefore have anxieties and fears, but still very limited communication abilities, etc. Hang in there. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

hmw · Jun 15, 2009

I wonder if some role-playing might start helping her a little... as you said, she is too young to reason with, and too young to 'prep' ahead of time for appointments like we could an older child, but maybe you can tap into the imitative play toddlers are all about and see if this can help out a little. I would maybe pick up a toy doctor kit (and white jacket if you can find one; you might be able to find dr or nurse costume sets) for her and see if she is interested in taking care of a few 'patients' of her own; either of the stuffed variety or you & Dad. This might help her a little... either as a tool to help her work through her fears, or as something to help her feel a little more in control of things, if she can bring the set with her to clinic appts to do a little doctoring on the staff first. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
 I understand your concerns over this interfering with Sophie getting the best care she could be at appts. Other ideas I have are 1. to call ahead to let them know you are having this issue and see if you can arrange for her to see the kid-friendliest staff possible while you are there, gentlest lab tech, etc. And 2/ if possible, bring someone else with you to appointments. That way, if you have questions to discuss and Sophie is screaming, this person can help out.
 
 I hope she starts doing better soon... this is a really hard age. Old enough to start remembering, and therefore have anxieties and fears, but still very limited communication abilities, etc. Hang in there. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Mommafirst · Jun 15, 2009

Well, I'm sure it doesn't help for me to say that it is partly the age and she will eventually grow out of it. My dd was miserable for doctor visits from about a year until just recently. Weigh ins, length, cultures, etc. it was a screaming crying fit that went on for way too long and made me sweat trying to deal with it. I feel for you -- I really do. If there was some sort of magic trick to fix it, I never gound it. I tried it all, but since it was a fear of the docs and medical stuff, it wasn't fixed with sticking a DVD in or bringing books to read.

Clinic visits are sooo long. I usually pack lots of snacks and try out fun things my kids don't usually get to eat -- twizzlers, gummy bearts or other candy that might take a bit more time to eat but isn't messy. I also bring a bunch of crayons and let them go nuts on the white paper covering the exam table.

Hang in there -- it will get easier.

Mommafirst · Jun 15, 2009

Well, I'm sure it doesn't help for me to say that it is partly the age and she will eventually grow out of it. My dd was miserable for doctor visits from about a year until just recently. Weigh ins, length, cultures, etc. it was a screaming crying fit that went on for way too long and made me sweat trying to deal with it. I feel for you -- I really do. If there was some sort of magic trick to fix it, I never gound it. I tried it all, but since it was a fear of the docs and medical stuff, it wasn't fixed with sticking a DVD in or bringing books to read.

Clinic visits are sooo long. I usually pack lots of snacks and try out fun things my kids don't usually get to eat -- twizzlers, gummy bearts or other candy that might take a bit more time to eat but isn't messy. I also bring a bunch of crayons and let them go nuts on the white paper covering the exam table.

Hang in there -- it will get easier.

Mommafirst · Jun 15, 2009

Well, I'm sure it doesn't help for me to say that it is partly the age and she will eventually grow out of it. My dd was miserable for doctor visits from about a year until just recently. Weigh ins, length, cultures, etc. it was a screaming crying fit that went on for way too long and made me sweat trying to deal with it. I feel for you -- I really do. If there was some sort of magic trick to fix it, I never gound it. I tried it all, but since it was a fear of the docs and medical stuff, it wasn't fixed with sticking a DVD in or bringing books to read.

Clinic visits are sooo long. I usually pack lots of snacks and try out fun things my kids don't usually get to eat -- twizzlers, gummy bearts or other candy that might take a bit more time to eat but isn't messy. I also bring a bunch of crayons and let them go nuts on the white paper covering the exam table.

Hang in there -- it will get easier.

Mommafirst · Jun 15, 2009

Well, I'm sure it doesn't help for me to say that it is partly the age and she will eventually grow out of it. My dd was miserable for doctor visits from about a year until just recently. Weigh ins, length, cultures, etc. it was a screaming crying fit that went on for way too long and made me sweat trying to deal with it. I feel for you -- I really do. If there was some sort of magic trick to fix it, I never gound it. I tried it all, but since it was a fear of the docs and medical stuff, it wasn't fixed with sticking a DVD in or bringing books to read.

Clinic visits are sooo long. I usually pack lots of snacks and try out fun things my kids don't usually get to eat -- twizzlers, gummy bearts or other candy that might take a bit more time to eat but isn't messy. I also bring a bunch of crayons and let them go nuts on the white paper covering the exam table.

Hang in there -- it will get easier.

Mommafirst · Jun 15, 2009

Well, I'm sure it doesn't help for me to say that it is partly the age and she will eventually grow out of it. My dd was miserable for doctor visits from about a year until just recently. Weigh ins, length, cultures, etc. it was a screaming crying fit that went on for way too long and made me sweat trying to deal with it. I feel for you -- I really do. If there was some sort of magic trick to fix it, I never gound it. I tried it all, but since it was a fear of the docs and medical stuff, it wasn't fixed with sticking a DVD in or bringing books to read.
 
 Clinic visits are sooo long. I usually pack lots of snacks and try out fun things my kids don't usually get to eat -- twizzlers, gummy bearts or other candy that might take a bit more time to eat but isn't messy. I also bring a bunch of crayons and let them go nuts on the white paper covering the exam table.
 
 Hang in there -- it will get easier.

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