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Updated May 25, 2013

Q: 3 Yr Old Walking on Tippy Toes.. Shortened Achilles Tendon.. Any Advice??? !!    —Greenwood, MO

"My 3 year old will not stop walking on her toes, even runs that way. I am concerned that she will end up with a shor..."

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Hi S., We just went through this with my son, he will be three in June, I had read on the internet somewhere people had said they put their kids in high top tennis ...

S., My daughter will be 4 next month and has walked on her toes since she started walking @ 13 months. We recently went to Children's Mercy to the Orthopediac clini...

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Q: Speech Therapist Referrals for My 20 Month Old Son    —Los Angeles, CA

"Hello, My 20 month old is still not talking. He has said mama, hot, dada, and wawa but it is really infrequent (as ..."

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Hi K., I would highly recommend you continue pursuing the Regional Center for all the benefits down the road. In the meantime you can find a private practice speech...

Hi K, Does he understand what you mean when you speak to him? My 19 month old also mostly grunts - but she understands EVERYTHING. Our pediatrician says she is well ...

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Q: Seeking Orthopedic Surgeon That Handles Pelvic Problems in Dallas Area    —Dallas, TX

"Does anyone know of an orthopedic surgeon who has experience treating pelvic problems from pregnancy and birth? My O..."

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Erin, I can recommend Dr. Paul Fruedigman at the Wadley Tower, downtown Baylor. 3600 Gaston Ave 75246 His number is ###-###-#### He is wonderful and so are the girl...

Erin, My sister and i have both had pelvic and hip problems. My sister has had 9 surgeries due to her hip dysplasia. When we found the Carrell Clinic, we were a...

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Q: 22 Month Old Boy Really Need Advice on What Could Be Wrong    —Mansfield, TX

"My son is 22 months old. He was born at 35 weeks but stopped growing at 32 weeks gestation, so they consider him a 32..."

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Get some new doctors and go to another emergency room. I don't kow what is wrong but something is and the longer you wait the more for potential damage. Good luck, L.

Dear A., I am assuming that you have tried to eliminate everything in his environment that is toxic, like household cleaners, laundry products which impact his bedd...

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Q: Cast Removed from 4 Year Old and Now She Won't Walk!    —Saratoga, CA

"Hi there! Wondering if anyone else has had a young child with a broken leg. Our daughter did great once she got her..."

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My 2 year old boy just fractured his tibia and only needs a full leg cast for 4 weeks . My feeling is that they will walk when inspired to do so. He didn't want to t...

S., When I got my cast off, I could not put weight on my leg at all for another two weeks. The muscles were too weak and if I did put weight there, my ankle would col...

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Q: Pelvic/Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction    —Rockaway, NJ

"Has anyone ever had experience with pelvic/pubic symphysis dysfunction? With my first pregnancy, I began to experien..."

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Hi L., I feel your pain. I was diagnosed with pubic symphysis separation after the birth of my daughter and I also couldn't lift my legs (pants, stairs, getting in...

Dr. Alfred Davis ###-###-#### call for appointment to assess located in Montclair, New Jersey.

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Q: Advice Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Medication While Breastfeeding    —Coppell, TX

"I recently went to the doctor because of pain on my wrist. It has gotten to the point where its hard to hold my baby ..."

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I had it until 4 months after my child was born. I wore wrist braces on both hands. I also lost feeling in the tips of my fingers and that did not come back until ab...

I also developed wrist pain when nursing. Try propping the baby up with pillows, or use a sling, so you are not holding your wrists in the same position for long perio...

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Q: Our 17 Week Old Baby Girl Has Been Diagnosed with MILD Cerebral Palsy (CP).    —Harrison Township, MI

"I am still in shock at this point. My husband and I adopted a baby girl who was 10 week early. She was born at 30 wee..."

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You have entered a world of wonderful people and exciting challenges, with some heartaches thrown in - that part you're already beginning to experience. My 20 yr old ...

I am so sorry. I have 2 daughters with Mitochondrial disease, one who has it more involved than the other. When you first get a diagnosis it can be heart-breaking an...

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Q: Looking for like Situation "Sensory Integration Disorder    —Montgomery, AL

"My 6 year old was a drug baby. He has had many challenges which include no anal opening at birth and a colostomy bag ..."

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Please contact http://www.littlegiantsteps.com/calendar.php there are screenings in the Texas area all the time. We see one of this organizations Neurodevelopmentalist...

Call the Board of Education in your area and ask them for recommendations on what would be available to you in the system for his special needs. You may have lots of ...

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Q: Anyone Used ECI???    —Lake Dallas, TX

"Hey everyone! I've posted questions a few times about my 9mo who doesn't want to sit up unsupported or simulate walki..."

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I would use the advice of the doctor and try ECI. Another good Rehab group is Sante' We have used both. The only downfall with ECI is they can't come out very much, wh...

Hi S. I am using ECI for my son who is almost 2. I agree with what everyone else has said. It has been good, my son did not walk until 19 months. I'm not completel...

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