Aches & Pains: Myself, Simmons
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About to Be Referred to Pain Management Specialist
Asked by J.O. from Dallas
on January 17, 2009
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My doctor has been unable to help me control my pain. I take a Depo Medrol shot every two weeks and it lasts about one week. I take other daily pain meds and Celebre...
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- My opinion is to follow your gut feeling. If you would feel more comfortable with a new doc then you should get one.
- Get a second opionon for sure, you are in charge of your body , and if you don't feel comfortable with something someone suggests, check it out. YOu didn't say what k...
- I agree with most of the responses: get a second opinion. This is your money, but more than that, it is your body, which is already in pain, you don't need more caused...
Help . .pain for 7 Months Since Csection
Asked by L. from Dallas
on March 26, 2006
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I am wondering if anyone who had a c section experienced nerve pain for months afterwards . .I can barely care function . .wondering how to fix it . .doctors, etc ..an...
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- HI I am 11 mths post C-section and am still haveing nerve pain wraping around my right side (low back to hip/pelvis area). This pain started the day I delevered. Afte...
- L.-you didn't say exactly what type of pain you are experiencing; I am a general internist and have not heard of this; however...if the pain is related to cut nerves f...
- Hi Lindsey, I have had 2 c-sections and it took me approx 1 year or more each time to recover. I'm not sure exactly what it is with the nerves but as they are healing...
Hair Problems...HELP!!!
Asked by B.K. from St. Louis
on November 13, 2009
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I am a 31 year old SAHM (due to a lay off in January) that has been suffering with thinning hair ever since weaning my daughter 2 1/2 years ago. Around the same time,...
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- I have 5 children and with every single one of them I had hair loss up around my hairline, mostly by my temples and when it would start to grow back in looked as if I ...
- Hi, B., I went from doctor to doctor, specialist after specialist and still could barely function. I am now happy to say I am being treated by Dr. Michael Simmons in F...
- Hi B., I am going something similar myself at the moment. I am a nursing mom of a 10 month old. My hair is coming out in clumps. It looks like it is breaking off an...
Please Help, Son Not Sleeping Through Night
Asked by J.O. from Washington DC
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, My son is now 9 months old and still not sleeping through the night. He gets up twice for a bottle and sometimes just because! I tried letting him cry once and he ...
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- Hi Jessica, When my son was 3 months old and would wake up every 2 hours, my mom's wisdom helped. She advised me to start putting a little rice cereal in his milk bec...
- We weaned off nightime feeds by decreasing the amount in the bottle by one ounce every feed until it was just water, then I would just hand him the bottle of the water...
- I have the same sleep-deprived issue with my 9-month old son. I work and adore time with my little guy, but also need for him to sleep. Please share any recommendati...
Tempurpedic Vs. Sleep Number Bed?
Asked by M.M. from St. Louis
on June 21, 2009
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Hello Mamas! We are thinking about getting a Tempurpedic or Sleep Number bed. My husband suffers from chronic back pain (and it's time to get rid or our old spring m...
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- We have a sleep number with the adjustable head and feet. I love it my husband hates it. The main problem that we do have is that he likes soft beds and I like to ha...
- M., We love our Tempurpedic bed. My inlaws have one also and love theirs as well. It is really good for keeping its shape compared to a box spring. You could start...
- We bought our "knock off" Tempurpedic from the Bedroom Store. It was cheaper & we thought more comfortable than the Tempurpedic. It was more stiff at first, but then i...
Endometriosis After Hysterectomy
Asked by S.B. from Richmond
on October 17, 2006
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Has anyone had or has endometriosis? I have had it for 8 years, and I thought my battle with it was over when I had a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy back in July of 200...
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- I have never had endometriosis but I work in a Chiropractic office and we have had a lot of success with easing womens pain with out meds. I dont believe anyone shoul...
- Hi S.....well I can sympathize that is for sure. I had endometriosis also. Being pregnant as many times as I was tho kind of kept it in remission. I had problems with ...
- I have just been diagnoised with endometriosis. The nausea, diaherra, pain, spotting started after the birth of my 3rd child. I had my tubes tied so being infertile ...
Scared, Concerned, and Want to Get Pregnant
Asked by S.F. from Provo
on March 26, 2008
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I have never been pregnant, but I want to have kids. You could say being a mom is all I have ever wanted more than anything. I met my husband in June 2004 and we go...
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- Hi S., How wonderful that you took the time to really get to know yourself and your husband before embarking on marriage and children. This and the rest of your stor...
- My sister in law gets on clomid everytime she plans a pregnancy. I don't know much about it but she says it totally works great for her. She gets pregnant within the ...
- S. - How wonderful that you look forward to having children. I hope that you will have them soon. Birth control can really mess up a woman's system. So many women go t...
Sleep Number Bed or Other Comfy Mattress
Asked by K.F. from Dallas
on January 16, 2009
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My husband and I are thinking of buying a new mattress and I'm so afraid we'll spend a lot of money just to get one home and not like it. It's so hard for me to truly...
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- I slept on a sleep number bed at a Radison this summer and loved it. We recently purchased one and are waiting for it to be delivered. you might treat yourself and g...
- Hi K.: My name is A. and I live in the Canyon area. All I can tell you is GO GET A SLEEP NUMBER BED!!!!! The ads on tv arevery TRUE! My husband and I purchased one...
- We love our sleep number bed. Have had it about 4 years. My mom bought a tempurpedic, she likes it some what. She is very warm natured and it sleeps hot for her.
Sleeping Thru the Night
Asked by A.T. from Norfolk
on February 20, 2008
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Hi everyone, I have a 9 month old daughter who will only sleep thru the night maybe 2 or 3 nights of the week. I have triied things from giving her a bath to feeding ...
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- Hi A., I'm a mom of 4. My first son cried like that & I caved every time. On the second child more out of need, I became firmer with the nighttime routine & listene...
- I was right there with you. My Mom said the same thing as your doctor. I couldn't believer her, so I bought a $12 book on children's sleep problems. The book said t...
- Hi, I have to agree with the last response. I do daycare and have known moms that have let their children cry it out, and others who just couldn't. I am a mom of 3 and...
Exercising Question...
Asked by T.J. from Chicago
on August 29, 2009
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Hello moms! I am looking to loose 40 pounds and have recently joined WW. I wanted to know how many times a week someone who is looking to loose weight should work out,...
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- You will learn more about excercising in your week 2 materials. Basically - what do you like to do? Find something that you enjoy, because if you hate your exercise ...
- I recommend Jazzercise. It's the only exercise regimen I've stuck with. Fun current music, variety of routines, along with toning work (on the floor, on big ball, wi...
- I think that the amount of time you should work out should be consistent with what you will stick with. I think it may be good to start with 3 to 4 days a week. Once...
