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What to Do for Leg and Foot Cramping
Asked by C.T. from Denver
on November 24, 2009
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Help! Every night for a week I've been having foot and leg cramping. I'm learning to feel it as it happens so that I can relax the area until it passes but they are ...
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- Try low sodium V-8. We do competition bbq, and are on our feet for 40 hours straight. We get some killer cramps doing this. Regular V-8 would work too, but it's so...
- Hi C., I had very bad cramping in my feet and calves during my first pregnancy. POTASSIUM is the key! Eat something high is potassium each day (with 225mg per 1/2 c...
- C., for whatever strange reason, if you eat a banana a day, it keeps the cramps away!!! I believe, it's potassium there that helps. My husband has cramps, whenever...
Taking 16 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on October 24, 2011
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I Just made her a Gynecologist appointment for friday after school (only time they could find a spot), and i just told her today, and I could tell she was nervous alre...
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- i think i would have picked a day other than homecoming. Cheerleaders usually have lots of responsibility with the game -- pep rallies, decorating goal posts. You ma...
- I like the response just posted. You covered most of it. Just be sure to ask about the Gardasil vaccination--- sexually active or not!
- I applaud you for being pro-active...I was SO sure my daughters were not sexually active...until my 15 year old came to me to tearfully tell me she was pregnant. Belie...
Worst. Cramps. EVERRR!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 4, 2010
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I don't know if my body is still regulating itself from having my son (7 months ago) but OMG I'VE NEVER FELT PAIN LIKE THIS IN MY *LIFE*. Some of these menstrual cramp...
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- I had this pain before and I was having a miscarriage. Also the same can happen with an etopic pregnancy. I have endometriosis and I have to say I've been in tremend...
- As a teen my cramps were BAD and I had them most of the month. I was put on birth control which helped but they were still bad two or three days each month. After ha...
- My friend has this kind of pain every time she goes off her birth control pills. She calls screaming in agonizing pain. After a day or so, her body must regulate to ...
Is It Really Necessary for a 16 Year Old Virgin to Have a Female Exam and Pap?
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on January 14, 2008
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My step daughter's mom has scheduled a female exam and pap. I STRONGLY disagree that this is necessary, as she is a virgin and has not even gotten close to being sexu...
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- Does your daughter want the exam? Putting a cold metal object inside a 16 year old virgin is pretty invasive if it's not something she wants to pursue. She's old e...
- Her Mom can't force it on her. Hopefully the MD will use discretion as to whether or not she needs the exam and papsmear. A pap is done to check for cellular change wh...
- You don't necessarily have to be sexualy active to have a pap smear and exam. They just recommend if you are sexually active or over the age of 21, then you must have ...
My Daughter Just Told Me She Is Pregnant, Having Cramps and Spotting
Asked by L.S. from St. Cloud
on July 27, 2006
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Any advice on how to help her cope with an unexpected pregnancy at 18 yrs old, and now the risk of losing the child.
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- Hi L.- I was scrolling down and knew that I needed to respond, even though it's been a few days. If your daughter needs to talk to anyone, tell her I'm it. I am 21 an...
- L., I had an unexpected pregnancy at 18. It turned out to be an eptopic and I nearly died. I was told that I would never be able to have children since my whole ri...
- Hello, If she does lose the baby just tell her that her body wasn't ready yet and it's probly best. All you can do is just reasure her that you are there for her a...
Bleeding During Pregnancy?
Asked by B.G. from Bellingham
on February 14, 2009
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Hi moms,
I am 6 wks pregnant and I've been bleeding a little without stopping for the last couple days, I called my doctor and I had a ultrasound today. Everything w...
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- I'm ten weeks pregnant and just went through this same thing last week. I went to go for a routine history update and when I went to use the restroom, I saw that I was...
- Hi B., not myself but my mother did all through her time of carrying me she was told all was ok too just rest alot from walking more bed rest she called it having her...
- Hi, When I was pregnant I had several episodes of bleeding. The ultrasounds showed that I had some clumps of blood and that seemed to be causing the bleeding (total...
Migraines and Pregnancy
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on September 7, 2009
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Any other mamas out there with migraines? I have been getting them since I was 8, and they have evolved over the years. They used to blindside me and wipe me out for...
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- Hi S., The only migraines I've had were when I was pregnant. I laid down in a dark room with a wet washcloth on my forehead. The moment I was feeling some relief ...
- I have problems that sound just like yours, but I am not pregnant (past menopaude.) I have been under a neurologist's care for years and am currently taking Depakote ...
- Hello, I used to get migraines. While stress can bring it on, I found that caffeine (including chocolate) and alcohol (even that one or two drinks a year) as well as...
16 Year Old with Severe Issues During Her Period
Asked by R.G. from San Antonio
on May 25, 2007
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Just wanted to get a feel fo rwhat you think...my 16 year old has had her period since the 5th grade (11 years old). It was never really a problem until this year & la...
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- I had the same problems. M. mother too, would get me from school and i would take benadryl (to fall asleep) and stay in bed all day. The doctor put me on birth control...
- My guess would be endometriosis. I had a good friend in HS who had the same issues. It took a while to resolve, but she was so relieved when it was finally taken car...
- I would definitely think about birth control pills. I've been on the pill since I was 16 (12 yrs)due to practically the same thing (but migraines, not just regular he...
Staining During Pregnancy for 6 Weeks Now!!!
Asked by L.V. from New York
on March 29, 2010
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hello! I am writing on behalf of my friend who has gone through the most amazing journey so far....looking for POSITIVE stories only please.....My friend is 6 weeks pr...
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- I had a friend I worked with who did that through her whole pregnancy and she had twin boys. She was fine. But if it makes you feel any better maybe you should see a d...
- I bled heavily for a long time. Son is now 33 yo. NYC firefighter with a son of his own and another on the way. Good luck. Will keep her in my prayers. The Ap...
- I had a friend that when she was around 20 wks preg, she started bleeding extremely heavy. She rushed to the Dr., and sure enough she was having a miscarriage. Her hor...
Birth Control for My 16 Year Old Daughter.
Asked by V.M. from Jacksonville
on May 1, 2010
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My daughter just turned 16 years old on april 24th. Today she came to me asking while havent I talked to her about birth control. I told her that I figured it could wa...
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- I think if she wants to get on it you should put her on it. When I was young I had horrible horrible cramps...like so bad I would have to miss school. And I loved sch...
- I would emphasize to her that bc pills have risks such as possible STDs ( if used for sex purposes), certain types of cancers, & blood clots. I would back up from any ...
- I wouldnt, but only because it introduces extra hormones and I'm never sure that's a good thing. It can also cause weight gain and mood swings and many other things. Y...
