[Dysphagia] Aggressive MR POC

[pressmah at sjhmc.org (Pressman, Hilda)]

I hope that I don't sound like a broken record but sleep disturbances-think
reflux.  We all reflux more at night.  Hilda Pressman

-----Original Message-----
From: kbreese [mailto:kbreese@stny.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 9:44 PM
To: SuzMorris@aol.com; JSilverman@dhmh.state.md.us; Dysphagia@b9.com
Subject: Re: [Dysphagia] Aggressive MR POC


I was at a feeding conference last year where a nutritionist mentioned zinc
deficiencies relating to PICA - has anyone ever heard of this?  She didn't
expand on it more than that.  This conf. was targeted towards children.  I
had one child who would eat pilled up carpet and furniture fuzz.  Mom went
to the health food store to check into it and the owner said she had heard
of the link also.  They tried it for a bit and didn't see a change.   I
currently have a child who seeks out any dirt he can find to eat, but is
very aversive to most foods - eats only yogurt and drinks bottles (2 1/2
yrs. - mild developmental delays, but some significant sleep disturbances).
Any medical people out there who can shed some light?   Thanks so much in
advance!   Kathy


In a message dated 5/19/04 8:33:10 AM, JSilverman@dhmh.state.md.us writes:


> I researched and suggested mouthing tools (or, chewy toys, tubes,
teethers)
> as something we might try and was honestly "heckled" and told they were
not
> age appropriate. Now, yes, this man is in his 40's, but cognitively, he
> functions at approximately 6-12mos...Others "prefer" squeeky toys,
activity
> boxes, mobiles, etc...Why then is my idea so preposterous?! ANY other
ideas
> anyone could offer will be sincerely helpful!!!
>




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