~Lot's of Specialists We Shall See...~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
Valdosta, Georgia
February 14, 2026 7:37am CST
Hey everyone, I hope you're doing amazing!
(Warning don't read this post if you have a weak stomach)
My sweet 9 year old son Josiah has always had really bad stomach issues since he was a baby. He would get backed up so bad he would cry and cry as a baby until I used a suppository. Since he was a baby the doctors ALWAYS said it's normal constipation.
I kept telling them I have 5 children, this is NOT normal. What does a Momma know, right? 
Anyway, I recently switched to another doctor for him because his last 2 only wanted to put him on Miralax and do nothing to find the root of the issues. I was tired of putting a bandaid on this problem...
His new doctor is AMAZING! 
The minute I told him about what's been going on Josiah's whole life he said let's send him for more testing. So grateful!
Josiah went for an x-ray which showed severe issues in his tummy of being backed up for too long, his bone x-ray showed he hasn't grown since he was 6 because of these issues-they are thinking the nutrients aren't being absorbed properly in his body to help him grow.
Next stop...an endocronologist and a GI specialist. Praying soon we will have some answers after 9 long years of waiting!
Don't give up, keep pressing on & Momma's always trust your instincts. Keep searching for a doctor who will LISTEN to you, they are out there-although hard to find I admit.
Anyway, I recently switched to another doctor for him because his last 2 only wanted to put him on Miralax and do nothing to find the root of the issues. I was tired of putting a bandaid on this problem...
His new doctor is AMAZING! The minute I told him about what's been going on Josiah's whole life he said let's send him for more testing. So grateful!
Josiah went for an x-ray which showed severe issues in his tummy of being backed up for too long, his bone x-ray showed he hasn't grown since he was 6 because of these issues-they are thinking the nutrients aren't being absorbed properly in his body to help him grow.
Next stop...an endocronologist and a GI specialist. Praying soon we will have some answers after 9 long years of waiting!
Don't give up, keep pressing on & Momma's always trust your instincts. Keep searching for a doctor who will LISTEN to you, they are out there-although hard to find I admit.12 people like this
12 responses
@MarieCoyle (57886)
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14 Feb
Your Josiah is such a cutie. 
I’ve had my rounds with doctors and their constant slapping on of bandaids. It’s often such a battle to get them to even listen! I truly hope the problems can be treated effectively and well.
I’ve had my rounds with doctors and their constant slapping on of bandaids. It’s often such a battle to get them to even listen! I truly hope the problems can be treated effectively and well.2 people like this
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Feb
@MarieCoyle Thank you so much! He's as sweet as he is cute too.
Thank you, yes it's been super frustrating before this doctor. I know the Lord led us to him! And I am so grateful we might finally get some answers for my baby.
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@celticeagle (188580)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Feb
What a bunch of Quacks. Yes, I so agree! Trust your instincts. Poor little guy. Some doctors nowadays are just what I capitalized. I'm glad to hear you are getting some real answers for a change. 9 years is too long.
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@celticeagle (188580)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Feb
@LovingMyBabies ........And what of the ones who aren't good? All the kids that could be suffering. What of them?
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Feb
@celticeagle I pray their parents advocate for them just as I had to advocate for my son.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb
@celticeagle I am so grateful we found a doctor finally who truly cares, loves the Lord and listens to his patients! I completely agree, it took too many years to find a good one.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb
@LadyDuck Yes absolutely, all a money game. So frustrating it was but I am so grateful this doctor now isn't in it for the money. He loves the Lord and his job!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb
@LadyDuck Oh no, I'm sorry! =( I wish they all had a heart for it and didn't go into it for the wrong reasons.
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@LadyDuck (500070)
• Italy
15 Feb
@LovingMyBabies - Too many doctors do not really care about their patients. I know even too well, my brother is a doctor and he is a brat.
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@RasmaSandra (96908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Feb
Best of luck to you and many blessings, and I will put Josiah in my prayers,
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb
@RasmaSandra Thank you so very much!
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@LindaOHio (220249)
• United States
14 Feb
What an adorable picture. Thank goodness for your new doctor! I hope the doctors get to the root of the problem.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb
@LindaOHio Awe, thank you so much! My Josiah is so full of life, joy and being a blessing to others. I am so grateful this doctor really cares and is doing what's needed for him! Thank you, me too. I think they will with all of the tests they will be doing.
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@Ineeddentures (31215)
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17 Feb
I don't understand why someone doctors don't take on board what parents say about their kids health.
You know your kids inside out.
Doctors don't.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Feb
@Ineeddentures Unfortunately they think their degree makes them smarter and better than mothers...at least that's the feeling I always got from them.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Feb
@Ineeddentures I am so sorry to hear that. 
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@GardenGerty (168822)
• United States
14 Feb
We have been fortunate with the primary we have giving us the referrals Bob needs.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Feb
@GardenGerty That's such a blessing! The doctors before this one have just been dismissing us.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb
@AmbiePam Thank you SO much, I am so grateful this finally happened as well. It has been too long for my poor baby. Even at a children's hospital in Atlanta-they said just childhood constipation, it upset me so much because they are supposed to be really good! Thank you, you'd love him in person too-he loves giving everyone hugs around him.
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@snowy22315 (206965)
• United States
14 Feb
Wow, hope everything gets straightened out. Something needs to be done there for sure He looks like a cutie.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Feb
@snowy22315 Thank you! Now that I found a doctor who will take me seriously I think we are much closer to getting some answers for my son. Thanks so much, he's so super sweet too-he loves giving everyone hugs to brighten their day.
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@jstory07 (148319)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Feb
I am glad that they are going to help him with his issues. 
@LeaPea2417 (39958)
• Toccoa, Georgia
14 Feb
Oh my goodness! That is good the new Doctor is seeking answers through the tests. Prayers for your son.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb
@Leapea2417 Thank you! I am so grateful to finally be getting some answers for my baby soon. Thank you for praying!
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