Looking for other mommas!

[Kdown212]

My son received a kidney transplant in February. Since then he has had such terrible awful behavior, and I am more than burned out. Any other mommas out there with any experience/advice!?

[LisaSnow]

How old is he?

[Kdown212 in reply to LisaSnow]

He is 12. He has pretty significant developmental delay, however. He is delayed to around 5-6. He has very limited speech but does use some sign. I’m afraid some of this may also be puberty? But have no idea how to navigate these waters :/

[Jepsos]

What is the dose of Prednisone that he is on? It can cause quite the mood swings and “roid-rage”. I suffered with crying and anger moments until I got down to 5mg of Prednisone. I have an 11 year old son (not a kidney patient- I am). Some could be hormones and some could be the meds.

Speak to his transplant team. They may be able to adjust meds or dosage.

Good luck!

[Eyak1971]

It may be chemical but don't rule out seeing a child therapist. And maybe one for yourself. It sounds like this may not be a short term problem. Take care and know that others care.