Aches & Pains: The First Years
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Postpartum Joint Pain
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on June 11, 2009
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Since having my son in January, I've had increasing joint pain in my knees (and thumbs!), along with some back pain -- feels almost arthritic. At first I thought it wa...
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- J., Sorry about that. I had the same thing when my son was born for several months. I had it in several place, but my wrists and fingers would just THROB and no one...
- I had strange back pains for about 5 months after my son was born (my last trimester he was so big and seemed to be resting on nerves or something as my fingers would ...
- J. - I would see a doctor (perhaps an internist, not your ob) and get a work-up. I suffered for months with a bunch of nonspecific symptoms after delivering my first ...
Pain Management
Asked by P.L. from Chicago
on October 29, 2010
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Do pain management doctors diagnose and send you out for tests, or do they just treat your pain with meds ????
Thanks : )
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- There are a lot of answers to your question as it is rather broad. In my personal experience, it depends on the type, the where, the severity, the duration and the cau...
- Pain management is in its infancy in this country. Doctors often don't really know what to do, other than give you meds. My son had chronic pain for 5 months a fe...
- You've asked some good questions. You don't mention if you are having pain, if you already have a diagnosis, or if you are going to see a pain specialist. I've had e...
Suggestions for Sciatica Pain Relief
Asked by C.F. from San Francisco
on August 5, 2009
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Does anyone have good advice for helping to relieve sciatica pain? I can not put any pressure on my left leg. When I try to walk, I get shooting pain all the way dow...
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- weird that you would be given RX for pain meds, but not for PT - i always have sciatic pain, but comes and goes. during preganancy it's at it's worst & always there - ...
- Have you seen a chiropractor? I think it could help tremendously. Maybe go for a consultation at a minimum to check it out if you aren't comfortable.
- Hi There! If you have never had sciatica, you may just have this issue now cause baby is sitting in a funny spot. Try getting into a pool to relive the presure. Ask...
Pain or Bad Habit?
Asked by K.L. from Denver
on October 19, 2010
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My son is a few days shy of 6 months old. He is breast fed, though does take formula here and there if I'm not around. We just started oatmeal cereal in the mornings. ...
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- You've brought back memories....Sometimes its not you at all, its the kid.... Child 1 - didn't sleep through the night until he was 14 months old. tried multiple tec...
- well,here's my two cents worth....someone said babies won't wake up for no reason--well they do--or in a lot of cases, they want to nurse--which, unless your child sho...
- "Not sleeping deeply" isn't a bad habit, for child or adult, in that it is not willfully chosen or preferred over deep, sweet sleep. So thinking of it as a habit proba...
Sever Left Leg Pain
Asked by R.D. from Detroit
on May 22, 2010
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my 2 1/2 yr old nephew has been having sever left leg pain and at times he cant even walk it started about two weeks ago and my sister took him to the er and they said...
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- HI R., Get him to an upper cervical chiropractor right now. It could be something serious like the ladies have suggested but it also could be something simple as we...
- It sounds like growing pains. When my guy was the same age as yours it was leg massages at 2am regularly. My pediatrician says that children grow at night, while the...
- Its probably a lack of potassium and/or magnesium. Vitamin defiency's can cause a lot of problems. Good luck and I hope he feels better. A. www.lovi...
High Fever and Leg Pain
Asked by A.A. from New Orleans
on April 6, 2008
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My son has been complaining about his leg hurting. I,of cusrse, have looked and do not see anything on the surface that is wrong. He also has a fever. It hasn't gotte...
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- My son went through his whole 9th year complaining of leg pain. We could not find ANYTHING wrong with him. The dr. said growing pains and a few months later he finally...
- My son had the so called "growing pains" in his legs and cried at night with it. He never ran a fever so I am wondering if that is your son's problem. Also, my son w...
- That is what I would suggest...growing pains...or maybe he pulled a muscle. Either way, not much (except tylenol) you can do for him...maybe a warm bubble bath.
Day Care
Asked by C.B. from Miami
on March 21, 2007
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I recently in January took my seventeen month old son out of in home day care to a facility so that he could get more of a social interaction, but since i have put him...
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- Hi C., I had a similar situation. My son just turned a year old when he went from staying at home with Grandma to going to a daycare. The first 2-3 months it seem...
- My daughter spent her first two years with a runny nose :-( People insist on taking their children to daycare even though they are sick. It isn't him! The word is ...
- Welcome to the wonderful world of daycare facilities!! My kid has been in one (3 days a week) since January and has been sick non-stop since. He has been on three di...
Help for thrush........breastfeeding a 2 Week old........extreme Pain.
Asked by M.S. from Miami
on September 12, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am so grateful for this site. You always give me the best advice. I found out the source of my breastfeeding pain...........My poor son and I have ...
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- Are you a member of a breastfeeding support group like La Leche League international? I don't know what I would have done without them. They also have excellent books ...
- Did the Dr. tell you that thrush is a yeast infection? And yeast is in the fungus family. Fungus is fed by sugar and carbohydrates--especially refined carbohydrates....
- M., Follow your instincts and what your baby is telling you. He needs food more than every 2.5 to three hours right now if he's asking for it which is what it sound...
Worried -Care of My Girls
Asked by T.I. from Sacramento
on September 24, 2009
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My daughters' grandfather has been taking care of them (I have two girls) while I work full time. He was great for the first few years but now I am having alot of con...
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- I would think your Middle-school child is old enough to take care of herself at this point and its simple really, if dad cant take care anymore then, find a sitter or ...
- I've worked by telecommute and you really still need daycare, even when working from home, to be able to get your work done. Even though the oldest is old enough to t...
- Maybe you can find a mom at the middle school or someone else to take your daughter to and from school. There has to be another arrangement -- it sounds like grandpa'...
Anyone Else with Joint Custody but Their Child Lives with the Dad?
Asked by L.V. from Fayetteville
on March 23, 2008
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I am in a "different" situation. Too many people judge me. There are so many factors that go into this, it's even hard for me to start this post because I feel like ...
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- Wow L., I feel your pain. My bestfriend is in your similar situation where her exhusband has custody of there two boys. I always envied her strength to be able to deal...
- L., I am in North Carolina, where I have to be separated for a year before I can get a divorce. My year is almost up, but I have been trying to get my kids to li...
- First, let me say that my heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine being in this situation as a parent and it must be so heart-wrenching to you. I cannot say that I h...
