OT- sensory problem
Gayle
My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night, kind of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the deeper pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the night and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm not sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also tried putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a while, but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Thanks
Renée Cooper
Is it RLS? (Restless Leg Syndrome) I have this and it drives me nuts. From wikipedia: "The sensations are unusual and unlike other common sensations. Those with RLS have a hard time describing them, using words like: uncomfortable, "antsy", electrical, creeping, painful, itching, pins and needles, pulling, creepy-crawly, ants inside the legs and numbness."
It's very different than leg cramps -- for me it's creepy-crawly / antsy, and I have to move my legs. Happens to me mostly at night and I have a hard time falling asleep because of it sometimes.
Sounds like you need to chat w/your doc to see if they have ideas. For a switch in sheets, my kids have sensitive skin and really, really love their fleece sheets. http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Sheets/Fleece,/material,/1/subcat.html
-Renee
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It's very different than leg cramps -- for me it's creepy-crawly / antsy, and I have to move my legs. Happens to me mostly at night and I have a hard time falling asleep because of it sometimes.
Sounds like you need to chat w/your doc to see if they have ideas. For a switch in sheets, my kids have sensitive skin and really, really love their fleece sheets. http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Sheets/Fleece,/material,/1/subcat.html
-Renee
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Jessica B
I have always had some of the same issues with fabrics and other things on my
skin. When I was little all the sensory information was not what it is today. I
had to have all the tags removed from all my clothing and was restricted to only
cotton. My son also has some of these issues and of course some of his own ways
of dealing with sensory input. We did the OT thing for a while but I found that
really with some reading and communication we could figure out what he lacked or
needed more of. I have read a lot about this just very curious cause when I
really started looking closer I found that I had a ton of these so called
"issues" I think honestly it is just a hyper sensitive thing, perhaps
neurological. I was reading some information about the nerves of the skin just
being in hyper drive with feeling sensations. So what may be a little itchy
material to one, this person feels like a million bugs are all over them. I am
not a doctor that is for sure but here is some food for thought from my personal
and sons experience thus far.
The free and clear soap is better but I found that the detergent with no
sulfates/chemical free is easier to tolerated, seven generation is one. But
honestly just a mixture of baking soda and vinegar is GREAT, more affordable but
not to much baking soda because it will be rough if not rinsed all the way.
Stubborn stains can be lifted with hydrogen peroxide versus spray n wash
We use only cotton one because it breaths and two because it is the only thing
my skin will withstand. I know this sounds weird but used cotton sheets may be
better for her because they have been broken in. I am not this sensitive now but
once was. Also try to get sheets for her that are not full of color, the dye is
a chemical and does transfer, she may have an allergy to one of them. They do
sale organic linens but they are $, we just get white.
Then maybe try stimulating her legs before bed, rub them down with warm olive
oil. This kinda lets her nerves know they are going to be touched then the
sensation of the sheets rubbing on her is not so stimulating. If she does not
like you doing it then maybe it would feel better to her if she rubbed her own
legs before bed. There is this brushing tech for the skin we have not used it as
massage is very welcomed in our home and helps a lot.
I hope this helps some and I hope she can find some comfort. It honestly is one
of those things were you just kinda experiment and then she will find what works
for her and stick with it, or at least that was me
Thanks
Jessica
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." — Albert Einstein
________________________________
From: Gayle <harmonyglb@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sat, October 30, 2010 5:11:45 AM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] OT- sensory problem
My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night, kind
of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the deeper
pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the night
and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had
similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm not
sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear
detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also tried
putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a while,
but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
Thanks
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skin. When I was little all the sensory information was not what it is today. I
had to have all the tags removed from all my clothing and was restricted to only
cotton. My son also has some of these issues and of course some of his own ways
of dealing with sensory input. We did the OT thing for a while but I found that
really with some reading and communication we could figure out what he lacked or
needed more of. I have read a lot about this just very curious cause when I
really started looking closer I found that I had a ton of these so called
"issues" I think honestly it is just a hyper sensitive thing, perhaps
neurological. I was reading some information about the nerves of the skin just
being in hyper drive with feeling sensations. So what may be a little itchy
material to one, this person feels like a million bugs are all over them. I am
not a doctor that is for sure but here is some food for thought from my personal
and sons experience thus far.
The free and clear soap is better but I found that the detergent with no
sulfates/chemical free is easier to tolerated, seven generation is one. But
honestly just a mixture of baking soda and vinegar is GREAT, more affordable but
not to much baking soda because it will be rough if not rinsed all the way.
Stubborn stains can be lifted with hydrogen peroxide versus spray n wash
We use only cotton one because it breaths and two because it is the only thing
my skin will withstand. I know this sounds weird but used cotton sheets may be
better for her because they have been broken in. I am not this sensitive now but
once was. Also try to get sheets for her that are not full of color, the dye is
a chemical and does transfer, she may have an allergy to one of them. They do
sale organic linens but they are $, we just get white.
Then maybe try stimulating her legs before bed, rub them down with warm olive
oil. This kinda lets her nerves know they are going to be touched then the
sensation of the sheets rubbing on her is not so stimulating. If she does not
like you doing it then maybe it would feel better to her if she rubbed her own
legs before bed. There is this brushing tech for the skin we have not used it as
massage is very welcomed in our home and helps a lot.
I hope this helps some and I hope she can find some comfort. It honestly is one
of those things were you just kinda experiment and then she will find what works
for her and stick with it, or at least that was me
Thanks
Jessica
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." — Albert Einstein
________________________________
From: Gayle <harmonyglb@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sat, October 30, 2010 5:11:45 AM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] OT- sensory problem
My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night, kind
of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the deeper
pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the night
and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had
similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm not
sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear
detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also tried
putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a while,
but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
Thanks
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Kelly Lovejoy
Growing pains?
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
"There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a transformation of the way we raise our children." Marianne Williamson
-----Original Message-----
From: Gayle <harmonyglb@...>
My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night, kind
of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the deeper
pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the night
and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had
similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm not
sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear
detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also tried
putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a while,
but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
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~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
"There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a transformation of the way we raise our children." Marianne Williamson
-----Original Message-----
From: Gayle <harmonyglb@...>
My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night, kind
of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the deeper
pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the night
and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had
similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm not
sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear
detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also tried
putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a while,
but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
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miltontwo
There was a very interesting blog post on Raw Mom yesterday that addressed the damage dairy products are capable of producing in the body. Could this be the culprit?
Best wishes,
Linda
http:// www.rawmom.com/raw-mom-blog/archives/3533
Best wishes,
Linda
http:// www.rawmom.com/raw-mom-blog/archives/3533
kmlewpea
Might look up skin brushing protocols for sensory processing issues and see
if she would like to try that. It is pretty simple and helps my son's
tactile sensory sensitivities diminish greatly.
peace,
kathryn
if she would like to try that. It is pretty simple and helps my son's
tactile sensory sensitivities diminish greatly.
peace,
kathryn
On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 11:36 PM, Kelly Lovejoy <kbcdlovejo@...> wrote:
>
>
> Growing pains?
>
> ~Kelly
>
> Kelly Lovejoy
> "There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the
> world than a transformation of the way we raise our children." Marianne
> Williamson
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gayle <harmonyglb@... <harmonyglb%40yahoo.com>>
>
> My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night,
> kind
> of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the
> deeper
> pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the
> night
> and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had
> similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm
> not
> sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear
>
> detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also
> tried
> putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a
> while,
> but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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Gayle
It has been great to hear from so many people about what may be causing these issues for us. I have tried many of the suggestions, both from here and also from my broader web search. A couple of the things that did seem to help (but unfortunately not eliminate) her symptoms were brushing her legs before bed, putting Eucerin cream on her legs which seems to prevent them from sliding around and irritating her skin, extra potassium and calcium supplements, and also putting a bar of Ivory soap under the top sheet (weird, but proven true). I am also wondering if it has something to do with her laptop. Somedays it seems that holding the laptop in her lap is irritating to her skin and makes her uncomfortable. I am going to buy a better lapboard for her tomorrow and see if that makes a difference (this also made me wonder about her heating blanket... maybe she can "feel" the electricity?).
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and if you have any others, keep them coming :).
Gayle
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and if you have any others, keep them coming :).
Gayle
--- In [email protected], "Gayle" <harmonyglb@...> wrote:
>
> My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night, kind of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the deeper pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the night and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm not sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also tried putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a while, but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks
>
mari teaches
hi there, i know i am a lurker and reader and never reply. it is a special
brush, you cant use any brush. my son gets brushed every 2 hours from the
time he wakes until bedtime, we have been doing it for 6 months and i am
just now seeing a teeny tiny tiny difference. its never a magic fix, nothing
is, it takes time for the therapies to work, but they do. it is a special
brush that the therapist gives. my son is now ready for his next brush in a
few weeks they say, im excited, i doubt he will be. then in 3 months they
move onto vibration. my son is 2 1/2yrs old.
i go to this site ALOT, i get their email updates and I get great info from
them. http://www.ourjourneythruautism.com/ they just had a whole month of
sensory awareness and shared tons of activites to help the children.
--
Mari
VP~ http://www.ihn-brevard.com
Independant Homeschoolers Network
http://www.facebook.com/MagicalMari
http://www.sprinkle-of-fun.blogspot.com/
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/florida_trips/
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/lovemypet/
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/<http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsandTeachers>
TeachersandParents
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/need2scream
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workboxes
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brush, you cant use any brush. my son gets brushed every 2 hours from the
time he wakes until bedtime, we have been doing it for 6 months and i am
just now seeing a teeny tiny tiny difference. its never a magic fix, nothing
is, it takes time for the therapies to work, but they do. it is a special
brush that the therapist gives. my son is now ready for his next brush in a
few weeks they say, im excited, i doubt he will be. then in 3 months they
move onto vibration. my son is 2 1/2yrs old.
i go to this site ALOT, i get their email updates and I get great info from
them. http://www.ourjourneythruautism.com/ they just had a whole month of
sensory awareness and shared tons of activites to help the children.
--
Mari
VP~ http://www.ihn-brevard.com
Independant Homeschoolers Network
http://www.facebook.com/MagicalMari
http://www.sprinkle-of-fun.blogspot.com/
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/florida_trips/
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/lovemypet/
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/<http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsandTeachers>
TeachersandParents
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/need2scream
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workboxes
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Stephanie LaBarge
Have you tried using flannel sheets? My husband does not like the feel of
smooth cotton sheets- doesn't like how his feet slide on them, but sleeps great
on flannel all year round.
Stephanie
________________________________
From: Gayle <harmonyglb@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 7:29:55 AM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: OT- sensory problem
It has been great to hear from so many people about what may be causing these
issues for us. I have tried many of the suggestions, both from here and also
from my broader web search. A couple of the things that did seem to help (but
unfortunately not eliminate) her symptoms were brushing her legs before bed,
putting Eucerin cream on her legs which seems to prevent them from sliding
around and irritating her skin, extra potassium and calcium supplements, and
also putting a bar of Ivory soap under the top sheet (weird, but proven true). I
am also wondering if it has something to do with her laptop. Somedays it seems
that holding the laptop in her lap is irritating to her skin and makes her
uncomfortable. I am going to buy a better lapboard for her tomorrow and see if
that makes a difference (this also made me wonder about her heating blanket...
maybe she can "feel" the electricity?).
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and if you have any others, keep them
coming :).
Gayle
smooth cotton sheets- doesn't like how his feet slide on them, but sleeps great
on flannel all year round.
Stephanie
________________________________
From: Gayle <harmonyglb@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 7:29:55 AM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: OT- sensory problem
It has been great to hear from so many people about what may be causing these
issues for us. I have tried many of the suggestions, both from here and also
from my broader web search. A couple of the things that did seem to help (but
unfortunately not eliminate) her symptoms were brushing her legs before bed,
putting Eucerin cream on her legs which seems to prevent them from sliding
around and irritating her skin, extra potassium and calcium supplements, and
also putting a bar of Ivory soap under the top sheet (weird, but proven true). I
am also wondering if it has something to do with her laptop. Somedays it seems
that holding the laptop in her lap is irritating to her skin and makes her
uncomfortable. I am going to buy a better lapboard for her tomorrow and see if
that makes a difference (this also made me wonder about her heating blanket...
maybe she can "feel" the electricity?).
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and if you have any others, keep them
coming :).
Gayle
--- In [email protected], "Gayle" <harmonyglb@...> wrote:
>
> My dd has recently started complaining that her legs feel weird at night, kind
>of like an uncomfortable, burning, tingly sensation on the skin, not the deeper
>pain felt with muscle cramps. She is having trouble sleeping through the night
>and says the sheets "hurt" her because they are so smooth. I have also had
>similar experiences, especially with some clothes touching my legs, so I'm not
>sure if it's a genetic thing or what. We've tried switching to Free & Clear
>detergents(which helps me), but so far nothing is helping her. We've also tried
>putting down a towel or blanket on her bed and that seems to help for a while,
>but I'd really like to know what is going on. Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks
>
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