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Updated Feb 11, 2012

Q: Reglan for Reflux    —Sugar Land, TX

"Anyone have any experience w/ Reglan for reflux? My 5 week old was spitting up constantly and not gaining enough weig..."

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My son was about 1 year old when he was given Reglan because his stomach wasn't working efficiently and had very low weight gain. He was on it for about a month. He ...

My son was prescribed zantac and reglan around 4 months of age. About a week ot two into the medication I noticed that he began having what appead to me to be involun...

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Q: Clonodine / Tic Syndrome    —Edmond, OK

"My son takes Clonodine for his Tic Syndrome. I am looking for anyone who has a child using the same meds for this co..."

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Hi R., I have a son who is on Clonodine and a few other meds. He has been on them since August 07. It seems he has developed tics since being on these meds. Just...

Years ago, my son was on this for the same thing. It worked great, but made him really tired. It is key to have good communication with your son and his doctor and r...

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Q: Newly Pregnant with Rhumatoid Arthritis    —Skokie, IL

"Hello: I recently found out that I am pregnant with my second child, however my rhumatoid arthritis has been full ..."

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I can imagine things are difficult for you! You may already know a lot about diet and nutritional supplementation as far as RA goes, but I have some natural approach r...

I do not have RA, but work with a client who has RA and who has taken herself (by her choice) off of most meds and she actually is feeling better. I am working with ...

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Q: Magnesium Supplements- Has Anyone Had to Be on Them?    —Lyndhurst, NJ

"Hi Ladies, My cardiologist actually just wanted me to try mag supplements because I was having irregular heartbeats ..."

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I started taking a calcium citrate/magnesium supplement (500mg)daily. I have pms and get imsomnia and water retention right before my period. I think the supplements...

Hi D., I was wondering if you could share the info you get from other moms with me. I suffer from PMDD as well and will not take birth control. Messing with hormo...

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Q: Yaz Birth Control Side Effects    —Ickesburg, PA

"Hello Ladies- I really hope this question doesn’t offend anyone, I have been on Yaz for about three months now, soon ..."

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Hi L., I haven't been on the pill for a few years (childbearing ;) BUT I have had similar "side effects" in the past. I've never taken Yaz but I'd assume it holds som...

Hi L., I have been on Yaz for years and I have the same problem, but it has gotten better. I also get migraines and feel like Yaz has been the best pill that doesn'...

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Q: Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperactive Thyroid    —White Lake, MI

"I was recently diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid. My levels are way off, as well as my thyroid is quite enlarged...."

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Dealing with thyroid problems is a pain. I take synthroid every day and don't notice any "issues" as a result. Everything else I deal with naturally. The thyroid th...

I have 2 friends who had the radioactive treatment, so they no longer have a thyroid. I have the other (hypothyroid) so I take synthroid daily as well. I have no probl...

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Q: Side Effect of Calcium+Vit D?    —West Hartford, CT

"Hi Moms, I started taking Calcium and Vit D 2 months ago, and since I'm experiencing abdominal cramps, bloating, gas..."

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I'm not sure about those symptoms but early in the summer I started taking a calcium +D supplement on the advice of my doctor because of my age too (37) and two months...

Calcium is a tough supplement to digest. Try the chews or liquid form & see if that helps. Personally, I have trouble with all calcium supplements, but need them since...

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Q: Info on New Patch for ADHD    —Hephzibah, GA

"I am requesting some information on the new ADHd patch called Daytrana. My son has been taking Adderall XR since he w..."

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My son tried the Daytrana patch for one day. We didn't continue because it takes an hour to start working, he was having trouble in class, and our psychiatrist doesn'...

My sone is 6 going on 7 in August he was taking Focalin XR from July '06 - Jan '07. We had to open up the pill and put it in apple sauce. He lost a few pounds with it ...

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Q: Eczema Ointments    —Morristown, NJ

"I am wondering what most of you parents have been prescribed for eczemafor your children. Has anyone ever tried Betam..."

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Our doctor gave us a prescription for Atopiclair. I was happy with this one because it is steriod free. I also found triple cream to work well. It's expensive, bu...

One of the neices I am raising has eczema. I don't use any prescription products on her but instead use shea butter, pure almond oil, jojoba oil and other natural and ...

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Q: Seeking Good Doctor in Woodstock Area    —Woodstock, GA

"I was wondering if there is anyone taking anti deppresent meds for there nerves and axiety . my doctor keeps putting ..."

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it's perfectly reasonable to prescribe certain antidepressants as an anti-anxiety med. If you're concerned you could ask you doctor about something like Valium -- but...

Hi A., I know what you are going through. I have a history of anxiety/depression that had me on meds for years. I had to wean off my Paxil shortly after getting pre...

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