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<blockquote data-quote="CrazyinVA" data-source="post: 437744" data-attributes="member: 1157"><p>I'm so sorry that both of you kids have such issues. My oldest was diagnosed with Crohn's at age 9 and had multiple hospitalizations and surgeries for it, so I understand all too well the anxiety related to bowel/GI issues. I know that early on with her, food became associated with pain, and it became more difficult for her to try new foods etc. for fear it would exacerbate her symptoms. I think working with a therapist and psychiatrist is the best thing for now to help your 11 year old. Another thought is a support group for kids with similar issues. I know with your youngest it's IBS and not IBD, but both Oldest and I found great support through the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, as well as an online message board that I can refer you to if you want to PM me. You may want to talk to her Pediatric GI, too, to see if they know of any local support groups, or even see if they're willing to contact other patients that might be willing to talk to her about how they cope with IBS.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrazyinVA, post: 437744, member: 1157"] I'm so sorry that both of you kids have such issues. My oldest was diagnosed with Crohn's at age 9 and had multiple hospitalizations and surgeries for it, so I understand all too well the anxiety related to bowel/GI issues. I know that early on with her, food became associated with pain, and it became more difficult for her to try new foods etc. for fear it would exacerbate her symptoms. I think working with a therapist and psychiatrist is the best thing for now to help your 11 year old. Another thought is a support group for kids with similar issues. I know with your youngest it's IBS and not IBD, but both Oldest and I found great support through the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, as well as an online message board that I can refer you to if you want to PM me. You may want to talk to her Pediatric GI, too, to see if they know of any local support groups, or even see if they're willing to contact other patients that might be willing to talk to her about how they cope with IBS. [/QUOTE]
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