Slipper Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 My oldest daughter is growing up. She is 13 1/2 years old. She has not yet started her cycle but we anticipate it happening at any moment. (My daughter is functionally non-verbal, with autism and unable to answer questions beyond very basic things). She occasionally has problems with what I suspect are itching, burning feelings. We only figure it out once she starts grabbing herself and having tantrums. A couple of times, she's had some mild bleeding which turned out to be related to a urinary tract infection. The problem is, we simply don't know. My standard remedy for itchy, burning feelings are baking soda baths and ibuprofen. I have a home test kit for UTI and if I suspect one, we go immediately to the doctor. She's having problems again today and I'm at a loss. She's urinating frequently, and wetting her clothing and bedding/couches, etc. Her urine has a really foul odor. The home UTI test is negative. Is it possible for her to have a yeast infection? How on earth will I know? How will I treat this when she can't use the 'typical' treatment and her meds are all liquid? Any suggestions on how I can investigate this further without being too invasive with her? Any home remedies (other than what I'm doing) that could help her feel better? I hate running to the doctor with suspected UTI's and we go several times a year. But, I also hate her being so uncomfortable. Help :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Assuming she is drinking enough, one thing to try for UTIs is a chiro. You'd need a very special paediatric chiro who was used to dealing with autistic kids. Can't help you with the yeast. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Yes, even little kids can get yeast infections. It could be a bacterial infection though, so I would take her to the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Given her symptoms, I'd probably treat for the UTI first and see if it helps. I've gone in to see the doctor, literally peeing blood and in so much pain I could barely move, and had the test show up negative. :glare: Thankfully, the doctor laughed and said he'd just assume it was a UTI anyway. Those tests are worthless, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I would take her in. If it turns into a kidney nfection, then your problems could get much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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