Belly Cast: Myself
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Full Body Cast
Asked by C.T. from Phoenix
on February 28, 2008
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My daughter broke her femur 4 days ago. She is in a spica cast...from her ribcage all the way down to her left ankle, halfway down her right leg and a bar connecting ...
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- My friends son was in the exact same cast last year right after he turned 4. I bought those washcloths with the shampoo already in them when he would spend the night a...
- C., I have a girlfriend whose daughter (age 5) had to have her spine straightened and had to be in a body cast as well. Is your daughter potty trained? If not, be...
- Hi my name is J.. My oldest was in the same cast when he was 6. The best way is to stuff a towel in the cast when you are going to wash them. Stuff it where the water ...
Advice on Caring for a Toddler with a Long Leg Cast
Asked by P.P. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Hi there...I was wondering if anyone out there has had a toddler with a long leg cast..?? My 18 month old son has a "toddler's" fracture from his leg twisting while go...
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- Hello P., I have had to deal with this also. My son was 7 when he had a swing set accident. He fractured the femar(thigh bone) and was in a full body cast for 5 weeks...
- Try using baby wipes for a while.
- Hey P., My little gremlin had a toddler fracture at 14 months old. It was just heartbreaking. But remember that It's very common and NOT YOUR FAULT. After 2 weeks of...
Health: 2 Yr Old Son Complaining His Boobies Hurt.
Asked by J.P. from San Francisco
on October 10, 2009
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recently my son broke his arm. he also has a cold and has been cutting his two year old molars- all four at the same time. but the past 3 days he has been complaining ...
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- I'm in agreement with Gail. I had a cracked rib once in high school and it felt like my "boobie" was on fire. My boyfriend had picked me up and squeezed me and it neve...
- Think about the possibility that a rib got bruised or broken when his arm did.
- Perhaps something w/ his lungs? They are in that general area...sort of! Give his pediatrician a ring and see what s/he says. Hope he's feeling better soon!
Infant and Surgery
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on August 23, 2006
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My son was born with an extra thumb on his left hand. I was told that this is not too unusual (about 1 in 1000 births.) It is not affecting his health or development...
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- Hi C., My oldest son, now 7, had polydactaly on both hands and feet. He had extra pinkies on his hands and feet. Both my husband and I had never seen ths before, ...
- My family had a situation with my baby girl where we could either have surgery performed right away (5 months old) or wait until she was older. It was a condition tha...
- Both of my sons have had surgery before or right when they turned one. My youngest for tubes, my oldest for a hemangioma on his neck that would get knocked open and w...
When Will I Have This Baby?!
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on September 29, 2008
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I'm due in 10 days (Oct. 9th). My baby seems to have dropped (my belly looks and feels much lower), and I have had a few painful contractions (but mostly painless Brax...
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- Hi C.- I sure can feel your pain! The baby will come soon! I did some of the old wives tale things the day I went into labor (1 week early) I had a message I went t...
- C., As my mom used to say patience is a virtue! LOL, is this your first? I am due October 12th having a c-section Oct. 7th. I so badly want to go into labor on my o...
- The end is the worst. I know you just want it over at this point and it is almost time. If this is your first, your little baby might be a little late too but there ar...
After Effects of a Broken Femur....
Asked by A.R. from Chicago
on March 30, 2012
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As I had originally posted, my 27 month old broke his thighbone (Femur) several days ago...he is in a sugar-tong splint. We went for his checkup yesterday, and as far ...
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- I broke my femur a few years ago. It is one major thing to deal with. There was a time not too long ago that you would have lost your leg with that type of break. I st...
- I second going back to the ped with your questions. He could be reacting badly to the meds and there are many solutions to constipation, both natural and medical. If...
- Just a suggestion, is the motrin causing his stomach pain? could you switch to something else for the pain (ask a dr)?
Brace for Scoliosis: What to Expect
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on June 17, 2012
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So my little guy 13 months) went to Shriner's on Wednesday and they said he needs to be in a body brace. He was measured and should get it in a few weeks. It is a Bost...
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- Oh boy. I read your title and shuddered, as my sister had a brace for scoliosis...in middle school. I'm so happy for your son (and you!) that he gets to do his brace...
- I know nothing about having a 13 month old wear a brace like that. I Googled it because I had no idea what a Boston Soft brace looks like. Just wanted to send virtual ...
- i don't have a lot to add except that i wanted to throw out another option out there. i have scoliosis too (19%) but i am not yet at a point that i am ready to brace....
I Was in a Bad Car Accident
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on February 7, 2008
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Two weeks ago I was in a Bad car accident. Thankfully my two boys werent in the car at the time! But i hurt my knee and back very badly..I was rushed to the hospital...
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- Hello, Let me start off with saying I am not medically qualified to answer this question. But here is what I know for a fact. Doctor's don't know for sure if there wi...
- Hi E., I am no doctor, but I for sure am going to tell you my opinion since I've been pregnant before and feel very in tune with the answer of NO, WHAT ARE YOU THINKI...
- E., I don't know whether or not you should be taking the Vicadin but I would recommend that you talk to a naturepathic doctor. I would bet that they would recommend...
Iron Supplement?
Asked by C. from Tampa
on January 6, 2009
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I had a work physical and my health report recommended that I take an iron supplement for iron-deficiency anemia. I went to the store to get some iron tablets but the...
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- My doc recommended StressTabs+Iron for same condition.
- Try slow fe first. I had to take them when I got pregnant. Certain iron pills just make you feel so sick. Sometimes you have to change up. Check with your dr. for samp...
- Hi C., I used to take Slow fe during pregnancies and it worked well especially when taken with vit C because it helps absorb iron better. Now I take Floradix tablets ...
Looking for Quick Iron Rich Pick Me up Foods
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on October 27, 2011
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Yesterday I had to have blood drawn for my yearly CBC check up. So of course they take 2 big viles. I also started my period yesterday and it's a heavier one (sorry TM...
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- Tomato sauce cooked in a cast iron skillet absorbs the most amount of iron from the skillet. So, you could do spaghetti and get the iron from the meat, sauce and serv...
- Consider making some liver and onions. Soak the liver in milk to take out the bitterness, cook up some onions and bacon, coat the liver in flour seasoned with a bit o...
- Lots of veggies have good iron content, but the form available in meats is easier for your body to absorb. Here's a nice overview of foods high in iron: http://www.red...
