Back Pain: Older Child
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Severe Lower Back Pain
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on March 27, 2010
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OK so about a week ago i filled up my 11 month old baby girls bath so i reached down to pick it up and i felt this horrible sharp pain right in my lower back it hurt s...
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- There is something about Vicoden that seems to reset the nerve/muscle on a very bad back pull. Take 2 Vicoden before bed, and by morning it is better.(with us, the pai...
- Sound like what in my native is called a "witches shot" or acute lumbalgia. It can have a variety of reasons, but is often cause by an irritation of the nerve roots of...
- why not see a good chiropractor? most likely the pregnancy took your body out of line and the chiro will guide you back to place
Chronic Lower Back Pain MRI Normal
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on January 31, 2011
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I’m extremely frustrated. I’ve had chronic low back pain for over a year now. The pain was already there and was made worse after I had a minor roller skating acci...
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- My husband had severe back pain in the sacroiliac joint area--the pain would radiate down his leg and feel numb. While the chiropractor helped, the cheapest and most ...
- I can't believe your orthopedist didn't have you get an MRI a long time ago. I broke my lower back when my daughter was a baby and it was hell. The bad news was ...
- Hi, I know you said you tried acupuncture, but I just wanted to make sure you saw an actual acupuncturist (not a chiro who also does acupuncture - chiros are great, bu...
Pain in My Foot
Asked by R.D. from Boston
on April 15, 2008
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Hello,
I am at 33 weeks with twins. Lately I have either a sharp, immobilizing pain in my right heel or it is numb. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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- Congratulations on your twins! By the end of my 20+ weeks I was in so much pain everywhere from the weight and pressure of my twins I didn't know what to do or where t...
- Hi R.. I am a PT and a former dancer...and had the same problem. It is likely plantar fasciitis...especially given the laxity of your ligaments in pregnancy and th...
- I had the same problem. Stretch exercises for my calves relieved it. Check "heel pain" on web MD.com for information on it. It is a shortening of the ligament that run...
Older Child Present for Labor/delivery...
Asked by A.G. from Provo
on January 31, 2012
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I really hesitate asking this question...because I know some people have very strong opinions on the matter (mine has actually changed somewhat over the years). Anywa...
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- You have really thought about this alot. You know your daughter best. Ask HER what she would like. I personally feel that we spend way too many years "shielding" our ...
- My neice and nephew came to my son's birth. They LOVED it. Nothing went badly. Someone was there to watch them 100% of the time. I think this is pretty key. My ...
- It's not something I would do, but I don't see anything wrong with it. My kids would be mortified, traumatized, scarred for life! But that's the kind of kids I have....
Stomach Pain
Asked by L.W. from Birmingham
on May 23, 2007
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I've done several requests in the past referring to my being on the depo shot, and trying now to get pregnant, and how long it would take and blah, blah, just to give ...
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- I also took the depo shot after my 1st pregnancy 8 years ago, after I come off the shot it took me almost a year to get pregnant with 2nd child. I never resumed my pe...
- Even though you've had several periods, you may not have ovulated yet. If this is your first ovulation after coming off the depo shot, it may be painful, especially s...
- hey L. i too have been on the depo shot and had periods similar to yours - mine were every 2 weeks thru first month or so. However i did not have any pain. I agree ...
Allowing 7 Year Old to Join in Birth Experience
Asked by C.P. from Albany
on May 16, 2011
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Hello
I am 35 weeks pregnant and my 7 year old keeps telling me that he wants to be at the hospital to witness the birth of his sister. He has been asking for a few...
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- If he is asking and wanting to be a part of the process, then I don't see a problem with it. But, be absolutely sure that he understand everything that will happen pr...
- At 26 i experienced my friend giving birth and i was traumatized!!!! I think it could be a very overwhelming experience for a 7 yr old. But then again he may be too yo...
- My daughter had a home water birth 6 weeks ago. Her children, ages 10 and 7 were involved. They were fascinated. They were not frightened by their mothers cries and...
Back and Hip Pain
Asked by J.L. from Harrisburg
on June 1, 2009
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I have been having problems with my SI joint and hip joint. I am to the point where I am relying on my 10 year to help me with most housework. Has anyone had this pr...
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- There is already a lot of great advice posted here - but here is my two cents! :) I have had degeneration in my back since I can remember - it's hereditary as far ...
- J.-I would get to an Orthopedic Doctor ASAP. I never ever had back problems in my life until I went to a chiropractor for my shoulder. My back started to go out all ...
- I suggest you see your primary care physician and get a referral to physical therapy. I had severe pain in my hip and leg. The strengthening exercises and even more ...
Teen Pregnancy
Asked by A.Y. from San Francisco
on September 3, 2008
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Has anyone dealt with teen pregnancy and what did you do? We desperately need help!
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- Hello, I'm sure this is shocking news, but take on thing at a time.... first, do NOT let her get an abortion, there are plenty of people wanting to adopt and a baby i...
- I have not personally dealt with the situation. My advice is to seriously consider adoption to a family desperately wanting a child that can offer both a mother and ...
- I have not dealt with it but I know if I did have to I would be upset for the lack of responsibility that was shown as well as what we have taught as far as waiting fo...
Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
Asked by L.F. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2008
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Hi, I'm 19 weeks pregnant and have this really painful pain in my lower left abdomen. It's been there for the past two days, on and off...but mainly on. Massaging it...
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- Go get checked for appendicitis. One of my best friends had to have an appendectomy when she was 5 months pregnant with her first son. Talk to your doctor, because i...
- Hello..sorry you are feeling pain.. It could very well be the ligaments stretching. Or maybe have your doctor check your ovaries, through ultrasound, I have had cys...
- This is normal. I had this pain with both my kids. Your growing a lot right now and what you are most likely experiencing is the ligament pain...they are expanding! ...
Signs of Pregnancy
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on October 7, 2009
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My husband and I have decided to go on this conception adventure:) I've been off the pill for about 4 months now and it seems like everyone around me is pregnant. I ...
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- Congrats on starting to try! I have 2 sons. It took me a year to get pregnant with my first son. I was constatntly taking tests and then when I finally was pregnant,...
- I know this sounds quite odd but I couldn't resist responding with my weird story... I have 3 kids- a 6 yo, 16 month old and a 10 week old. The first pregnancy was dis...
- I seemed to know with the first one, but not with the second. My dad knew my mom was pregnant because her boobs would immediately look bigger. At the moment of conce...
