I got a call from the school's social worker. She informed me that Nathan had been in the office, and that he was complaining of pain, right in the center of his chest. I assured her that this has happened before, and that he was treated for reflux, and that we've been instructed to use Children's Maalox as needed for this. Because we haven't had any occurences in weeks, I didn't think to send Maalox to school. I suggested giving him a Tums.
Then she asked me what meds he was on, what doctor I was taking him to, where the doctor was located...
Geez. I wish these people would just lay off playing doctor. I just told her that everything was kind of "up in the air" right now, that we were taking him to a doctor, and this doctor was evaluating the situation and what he wanted to do about meds. I didn't want to go into any details. I don't understand why they need or want all these details.
Why do they feel qualified to give input about medications? Are they trying to exert more power? Don't they think I'm trying to help my son? Do they get the impression that I'm a parent who doesn't give a hoot? Do they think I don't care about what goes on at school? Do they think I'm clueless? Do they feel that they know better than I do, what is best for my son?
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