Bones & Osteoporosis: Toddler
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Three Month Long Periods? What's Going On?
Asked by D.M. from Atlanta
on September 17, 2008
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I am 53 and thought I had entered menopause last April. When my period ended, I didn’t have another. Then in November, I started (bummer) and it lasted through Janua...
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- D., When paying cash, many offices offer lower/better rates. NEGOTIATE!!! Call around!! You can find decent rates for these things by letting Drs know up front yo...
- D., I'm a PA, but speak here out of friendly educated advice, not professional advice. Talk to your own provider for that! You HAVE to get the endometrial bio...
- Hi D., Sorry to hear you're having those problems. I am also 53 and last December I had the same thing to happen. My doctor did do a biospy while I was bleeding a...
Versed & Fentanyl for Gum Implant (Alloderm)
Asked by M.G. from Dallas
on January 13, 2010
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I'm about to have some gum implants, alloderm, put since otherwise I might end up loosing my teeth and bone density. I will have an IV with Versed and Fentanyl. Even t...
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- Hello Tia. I work for a periodontist in Keller, which means we specialize in issues like gum grafting among other things. I am very familiar with alloderm. It is compl...
- Hi, I've worked at a clinic since 2001 that on average sees about 100 patients per week. With a few exceptions, all of our patients recieve both Versed and Fentanyl....
- Hi there! I apologize for not having any advice on the two meds that are in question, but from reading the other responses they seem to be safe. I would like to he...
Where I Can Go for Medical Attention- Low to No Income
Asked by R.N. from Dallas
on June 24, 2009
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I am having sever spine pain along with other bad symptoms and really need someone to help me. My pain management doctor discharged me because I didn't I couldn't go t...
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- Hi R., sorry for all that you've gone thru and dealing w/ pain on top of that has to be so stressful. Shame on the Dr's for not helping you locate a resource they sho...
- A lot of Dr's will see you as a self paying patient and give you a self pay discount. I would try that. Try a Care Now or place like that as a self pay. It is all...
- Go to the ER at Parkland. I realize that would be a drive for you but they are a very good hospital and do not charge. Unfortunately I do not know of any hospital for ...
Drinking to Much Soda/pop/caffeine
Asked by B.B. from Omaha
on September 15, 2006
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Hi, I am always stressed out and more so as usual. I catch myself drinking only coffee in the morning and pop in the afternoon. It's like I keep doing this to fill s...
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- I just discovered brocolli slaw as a way to get more calcium. YUM! It's in the section of the grocery store with salads. It sounds weird, but it's the stems of the ...
- I will agree with the WATER WATER WATER statement. Caffeine and soda in general acctually dehydrate you. It is a hard habit to break but just start chugging around a...
- BABY STEPS!!! I was drinking 3-4 cups of coffee a day, drinking cherry coke like it was going out of style till I came down and "crashed" (passed out)-I was in the Arm...
Natural Remedies for Reflux
Asked by A.B. from Augusta
on August 27, 2010
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we have been on prevacid for the past 3months and the dr suggested that we take him off of it. He is 5 and a half months. Prevacid worked like magic and he was so ...
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- Try Gripe Water by Baby Bliss. It is totally natural and you can get it at Walgreens and most grocery stores. I had great luck with it so it is worth a try. Good l...
- Not sure how old he is, but he is obviously not breaking down his food at all or having an allergy to something he is ingesting. try digestive enzymes, which one will...
- I have heard that chiropractic care with someone who specializes in kids can be very helpful. If your son (I'm assuming he's young from your description) had a somewh...
My Son Says He Feels like He's Being Shocked
Asked by G.I. from Huntington
on October 30, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
My son just turned 9 and for about 3 or 4 months he has said at random times and places that he feels like something is shocking him in his chest. Sometime...
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- I would definantly take him to the doctor if you haven't already asap. My husband as actually had episodes that he calls "feeling shocked" in his chest area. I had him...
- I would take him to a cardiologist and have a workup done. This symptom would have me scared, and a GP. doesn't know enough.
- I would suggest a visit to his doctor....It could be a muscle twitching or something a bit more serious. Either way I think you should have him examined, just to put b...
Stiff Joint Post Pregnancy
Asked by N.C. from Los Angeles
on April 8, 2008
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I don't know if any of you have had this medical condition. Since I delivered my son 8 months ago, I have developed stiff joints sort of like arthritis or osteoporosis...
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- my joints weren't stiff per se, but my pelvis was definitely different. it still doesn't feel like its all the way back together again. and if i move certain ways it p...
- Have a blood test. They can look for arthritis markers, lupus, and a host of other things that could be causing the pain and stiffness. I had extreme carpel tunnel ...
- Hi N. - Are you RH negative (your blood type is O negative, or B negative, etc.)? Sometimes when you're RH negative and your baby was not, it can create some stiffnes...
"Seeking Info on Oestoporosis
Asked by N.C. from Chicago
on November 28, 2008
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Hello Everyone I just got diagnose, with osteporosis does anyone out there have any information. please help.
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- It's painful but livable. Go on the website WebMD then put in osteoporosis. The drs. will tell you everything. They have the up to date information to help you out. Go...
- I also endorse Cod Liver Oil as you will get a healthy dose of Vitamin D3 which is needed to assist in the absorption of calcium. D3 is the key, other forms of D are g...
- I can give you more information on Shaklee's calcium if you would like. Their vitamins and supplements are made to be very bioavailable and get in the bloodstream rig...
Sunscreen Vs. Vitamin D - Are They at Odds or Is There a Balance?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on April 21, 2011
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I am perplexed.
In our area - land of the perpetually overcast sky - Vitamin D deficiencies are very prevalent. If I understand correctly, a Vitamin D deficiency ...
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- 15 mins a day without sunscreen is what you need for natural vit D. If you are going to be in the sun all day wear sunscreen. Taking a vit D3 supplement is a good wa...
- I have fair skin and tanned and burned too many times as a child, teen and 20 something. My grandpa got skin cancer so around 30 when I finally matured and smartened ...
- I know what you mean! I just moved from sunny SO California to Northern VA. I really hardly ever wore sunscreen. I would walk to the beach and not put any sunscreen un...
Seeking Moms Familiar with Fosomax or Other Meds for Osteopenia
Asked by S.H. from Eugene
on September 22, 2008
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If you have any experience with any medications for Osteopenia I would really like to hear what you have to say. I was just diagnosed with Osteopenia thru a DEXA bone...
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- My doctor didn't want to do that scan or consider medication until after I went through menopause. He felt it was too early. My mom, who is 78 has been on it for over...
- Hi S., My mother in law has taken this sence it first came out on the market, she has had none of these side effects. So far I have been lucky, I have had to only inc...
- My elderly aunt took Fosamax for several years and had none of the side effects you listed. She actually had osteoporosis. She never broke a bone tho she fell on the ...
