Bunions & Corns: Tween
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Surgery
Asked by B.R. from St. Louis
on March 6, 2008
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Hi, My name is B. and I recently found out that my 11 year old daughter needs surgery done on her feet. She has been complaining quite a bit, of her feet hurting her, ...
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- I had a bunion taken down and they had to use screws to put the bones in my toe back together, you dont feel the screws. There can be numbness for awhile after, I fel...
- First for your daughter-if you do the surgery be sure to tell her all the time how brave she is and how beautiful her feet will be and feel when all this is done. Yes ...
- My 10 year old son was injured during delivery in a way that paralyzed his left arm. He had his first surgery at 5 months which was the first of 9 so far. His last s...
Debating Bunion Surgery - Need Help!
Asked by L.M. from Charlotte
on April 3, 2008
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Hi there. I am 36 yr old sahm of 2 boys, age 5 & 7. I went to a podiatrist yesterday & was told that the only solution for a large bunion on my right foot is surgery -...
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- I know you are in pain. I had surgery for a spur many years ago. They gave me a soft shoe afterwards. I wasn't totally off my feet. Sit down and write out how you will...
- My cousin was in her 50's when we she had her bunions removed. She said worry over the procedure was the worst part. She couldn't understand why she waited so long! I ...
- hi. my mom just had this done, actually. she has had her bunion bothering her for a LONG time and she finally broke down and had surgery. she is a nurse and was on her...
My 11 Year Old Son's Clinical Depression.
Asked by J.M. from Charlotte
on January 7, 2007
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My 11 year old son was diagnosed years ago with clinical depression, whick I also have. He has been on and tried many different medicines. He also has panic attacks,...
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- Hi J., I really like the advice about the mirror that the lady suggested.. just laughing in the mirror.. Also I wanted to know what does your son really enjoy?? What d...
- Wow, sounds like you are dealing with a very difficult situation and what makes it the most difficult is the incredible love you have for your child. Do you talk to t...
- Hey J., I'm assuming that he is on a antidepressant, I've been clinically depressesd since I was 16. I was told that not all anti depressant work for every person ...
10 Year Old with Scoliosis, Seeking Any Information
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on August 29, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter has scoliosis. Her curvature is at about 33 degrees, which is moderate. They consider 50 and above to be severe. We saw an orthopedic surgeon t...
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- I am now 33 and was diagnosed in the 7th grade with scoliosis. At that time my curvature was so slight I was advised to just do some exercise and watch my posture/fle...
- Our daughter (soon to be adopted) had a curvature of 60 degrees. We went to DeVos children's hospital with Dr. Matthew Hilinkski. He was WONDERFUL. She did have surg...
- My sister, cousin and I were all diagnosed with scoliosis around that age. My sister and I never wore a brace, I guess the doctor's didn't think it was quite bad enou...
Tied Tongue Surgery or Not?
Asked by L.A. from Los Angeles
on June 21, 2010
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My 4 1/2 month old son's tied tongue was discovered at our mommy/baby wellness checkup 5 days after he was born. The nurse said it was extremely tight and suggested i...
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- We had it done at seven days. He couldn't eat, couldn't stick his tounge out (and they couldn't pull it out) and couldn't even scream properly because his tounge liter...
- While I don't have any kids who have tongue tie. It is very common in my family and 2 of my siblings had it and did the surgery at infants. He will always have speech ...
- We found out in the hospital that my daughter was severely tongue tied. She couldn't nurse well at all and lost half a pound overnight (a lot when you are a day old!)....
11 Year Old Boy- Smelly. Help
Asked by J.K. from Mansfield
on February 10, 2010
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My son is turning 11 in a few weeks and the last few months or so I have noticed he smells. I tried getting him some deodorant but i don't think he remembers to use it...
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- Maybe let your nose do some work for you. Try to think of how he smells and describe it to yourself. Musty, cheesy, frito corn chips . . . you get the idea. He shou...
- Perhaps he's not cleaning himself well enough when he showers? You could try a scented body wash like the Axe line. They smell really good and are made just for men. A...
- Hi J. - I've got four boys, and one of mine became smellier than the others at about this same age - different kids have different "natural" smells and develop at diff...
Son's Toes Peel and Crack
Asked by C.F. from New York
on July 25, 2008
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Hi.. My 4 year old son's toes ( mostly his big toe) peel and get cracks in them.. They bleed and hurt him.. It also happens on the bottom of his foot too. I mention...
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- I had the same problem with my son when he was young (he is 16 now) but i realized it only happened in the summer when he would wear sandals. I used Neosporin pain re...
- Hi C., I am a mother of two 1 yr old and a soon to be 6 yr old. This happens to both my kids my mother-in-law told me this happened to there father when he was litt...
- Well, not for nothing, I'm very interested to know what was done for you husband when he was a child. On the other hand, I have mild dermititis (my hands and feet pee...
2 Questions About Kids- Money and Dinner
Asked by L.K. from Austin
on June 24, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I have 2 questions-
1. When your kids don't eat what is prepared for dinner do you make them something else or let them get some cereal? I have a 14 yea...
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- 1. I have a two year old. If she does not eat what she is served for dinner, then she does not eat. I decided like my mom that I am not a made to order chef. I alwa...
- The other replies are pretty good, but I wanted to add that it might help if at least one component of a meal is something already familiar and liked so your child has...
- Here are some tips on "picky eaters" and more info at the link below: http://blogs.goddardsystems.com/Cedar-Park-TX/2009/12/26/is-your-child-a-picky-eater/ Parent ...
Teaching Child How to Swallow Pills - All Ideas Needed
Asked by J.N. from San Francisco
on April 25, 2009
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Any ideas appreciated! My 10 year old needs to learn. She won't even take liquid or chewable medicines. Luckily she NEVER (!!!) has HAD to take any. She'd rather d...
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- My daughter is 10 and had to start taking pills every night this year because of an allergy... she takes claritin and it is small. i was really nervous and so was she ...
- M&Ms is how I learned. You could even start with the mini ones that are really tiny. Also lots of water or perhaps an even better tasting beverage. There are liquid...
- You can try crushing the pills and mixing them in a spoon full of jelly Or get a pea - have her place it as far back on her throat as possible - then have her drinK...
My 4 Year Old Has a Severe Food Allergies, and Severe Eczema....
Asked by P.U. from Atlanta
on March 31, 2008
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I will like to find someone that it goes to the same situation, dealing with the allergies, avoiding food, the itchiness, if you know any recepies (my daughter has all...
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- Hi P.! I wanted to definitely respond to you ASAP becauseI have had excema since I was 7 years of age, I am now in my early 40's! Stress does not help, it is hered...
- P., My heart goes out to you and other mothers dealing with allergies. This seems to be getting worse as our environment and food are getting more polluted. I wo...
- I am just writing to encourage you. You have probably face the worse of the skin symtoms. I faced the skin rashes with one of my children. We never really found out wh...
