Aches & Pains: Hydrocortisone
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Can Prolonged Use of Hydrocortisone Cream Affect Growth of Child?
Asked by M.L. from San Diego
on January 2, 2009
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Hello moms. My 18 month old boy has chronic eczema since he was 6 months old and have been using a hydrocortisone cream prescribed by our pediatrician. We have been a...
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- I noticed you asked if it will affect your son's growth. I'm 32 and have had eczema my whole life. I'm 5'8" and used topical steroids for prolonged periods while I was...
- My mom used hydrocortizone cream on me on a daily bases since I was a baby, due to terrible excema. I had it everywhere. My face, legs, arms, etc. I would say I was ...
- My son had the same problem and still occasionally does. We use the cream and he is fine. You need to find the root of the problem. Get your child tested for food alle...
Embarrasing Pain!
Asked by L.E. from Minneapolis
on February 12, 2008
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OK...I got a hemorroid (sp?) when I was pregnant, but it went away until just recently. Now it only hurts when I go #2, but it bleeds too. Yuck! Any suggestions oth...
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- Believe it or not, my hemorrhoids from giving birth were cleared up with chiropractic care. I went in for a different issue but mentioned them, and it was almost immed...
- Hi L., I, too have struggled with this. I agree with the fluids and fiber but I also have to add that I truly believe that stress makes mine return. Maybe try the m...
- Try sitz baths. You can find instructions on line. Maybe look up what herbs are good for that and throw some in too. Good luck.
Help, My 4 Year Old Is in Pain from Ear Tubes, Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Asked by M.A. from Knoxville
on April 9, 2010
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My daughter had tubes replaced today and her tonsilles taken out. She had her first tubes taken put in almost 2 years ago and her adnoids removed 2 years ago and they ...
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- I, as an adult, had my tonsils out less than 2 years ago. I can tell you with 100% certainty that the liquid medicine MADE THE PAIN WORSE!! If you've ever taken cough...
- this might sound odd but it works! for her ears put two drops of pure olive oil into her ears. My brother had real bad ear aches and my mom did it and it worked like ...
- Call the doctor. There should be something they can give her for the pain. She might not anything for awhile but ask doctor if she can suck on popsicles when she fee...
Eczema Care
Asked by S.S. from Orlando
on June 28, 2009
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My little guy has spots of eczema in the creases on his neck, elbows and knees. Sometimes he scratches at it making it very red. Any suggestions for good products or o...
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- My now 18 year old daughter had a SEVERE case of eczema as a child. I would recomend giving your son an oatmeal bath---it's cheaper that Aveeno! Put about a cup or mor...
- S., Rachel is right on with all of her suggestions!!! My son has had eczema since he was about 6 weeks old. So I have tried it all!...LOL…I also have tried u...
- Hi S., I feel your pain. My son who is now 2 1/2 yrs old had suffered from "exzema" since he was 3 months old, it was a nightmare. One over the counter product that...
Eczema Help
Asked by T.N. from San Francisco
on July 19, 2008
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Hi everyone
I have a 6 month old baby girl and we are fighting eczema. I have tried hydrocortisone by itself, mixing it with lotion, Aquaphor, and other lotions. ...
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- Tea tree oil. You can become a member of a shopping club and by direct from the manufacturer They have a GREAT lotion, that in double blind tests works better than E...
- Try olive oil. My midwife suggested it to me" for almost any skin problem". It's worked for everything that has come up with my 6 1/2 month girl. I think it has aanti-...
- Hi T., I have seen some pretty bad cases of eczema. I am introduced to Child's Wellness Expo that will take place in Sunnyvale on Aug 2. There will be 13 dif...
Help
Asked by B.O. from Denver
on February 21, 2008
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My 19 yr old son has a body rash almost like bites all over his body. They almost look like chicken pox but he's had them before. This has been on going for about 1 ...
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- If you haven't already taken your son to a dermatologist you need to take him to a really good one. If you have taken him to a dermatologist try going to another one. ...
- B., I'm sorry your son has to deal with the skin issue, it doesn't sound like it's much fun to deal with. I have a four year old who has some skin issues and recentl...
- Hi, I don't know if this will help, but my 6 year old has spent the last year getting rashes all over her body. They would eventually clear up, only to come back again...
hemorrhoids...I Know They're Gross, but Help!!
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on March 22, 2008
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It's been a week and a half since I had my nine and a half pound son and the hemorrhoids still hurt so bad I can't stand for more than five minutes and even sitting is...
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- Mine lasted about a month. witchhazel helped. alot of it
- Hi A., Sorry for the pain!! I've been there before. Now my question for you is have you had this looked at by a butt doctor. I am not kidding!! I had severe pain in t...
- Hi A., COngrats on the arrival of the baby. I had a bad case of them when I had both of my children. The 1st time was the worse of the two. I used tucks and took w...
Need Help with Baby Eczema- Does Hypoallegenic Formula Help?
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2009
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My 4 month old son has eczema all over his arms, legs and cheeks He's got these big red splotches all over and doesn't seem to be going away. The doctor said to try h...
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- Cetaphil lotion is the only thing that helped my daughter. And it helped a lot. I love it for me too.
- My 5-month old has a sililar issue. I used cetaphil and it 90% went away.
- My son who has eczema also turned out to have food allergies, so it may be worth asking your doctor to do the blood test, at least. We found that Goodstart worked best...
Help with Eczema
Asked by M.A. from Minneapolis
on February 17, 2008
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My 6 month old was just diagnosed with eczema and I am trying to get his breakouts under control. The doctors are not so helpful on what is causing it (basically sayi...
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- My sons are older but have problems in the winter especially. My dermatologist suggests using a non-soap cleanser, such as Basic or Cetaphil and not too hot water for ...
- A friend of mine has a son who had the same problem. The peditrician she saw (in New York) misdiagnosed him for the first two years of his life. He had breakouts all...
- Hi, I worked with a Mom who tried everything to help her son with his eczema. It was not until she worked with an environmental doctor that her son found relief. It wa...
Poison Ivy Help!
Asked by L.C. from Dayton
on November 13, 2010
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My husband is covered (and in the most unfortunate of places) in poison ivy. It's in between his fingers and under his arms and down his legs. It's awful.
What do...
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- There is some spendy cream that is on the market, that you should be able to pick up at a pharmacy/Target type store. Or, go to a clinic. There are prescription ste...
- Walmart has an off-brand Anti-Itch cream. It's sold in a tube (in a box)... Pretty sure it's white and blue. It's actually just called anti-itch cream. It's only li...
- My doctor gave me prescription cream and presc pills to calm the itch
