Dr. Visits: Teen
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Tween and Acne
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on January 6, 2013
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My daughter had acne as a tween and teenager...even started using deodorant at the age of 9...but never had this problem...nor have I or my husband.
My soon to be 1...
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- It could be adult cradle cap or some type of dermatitis. His pediatrician should take a look to be sure. If it's cradle cap, then massaging his scalp with mineral oi...
- C., I would leave Axe at the body wash and/or deodorant only. Axe shampoo CAUSES hairline breakouts for my son. We switched to Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special.
- Break outs can happen anywhere. He can use benzoil peroxide spot cream but it can bleach his hair and stain colored pillow covers. Forget using any moisturizing hair...
Teen Asking for the Pill
Asked by R.K. from St. Louis
on May 20, 2008
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I have a 16-year-old niece who lives with me - I'm her guardian. Yesterday she told me some friends told her that they are on the pill to regulate their periods and sh...
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- I would get her the pill. Let her see and talk to a doctor by herself. What if you don't and she ends up pregnant?
- Hi R. - My daughter is 14 almost 15 and I HAD to agree to her taking the pill because she battles ovarian cysts repeatedly and recently had to have emergency surger...
- I have my 17 year old niece that lives me too. We put her on the pill about 6 months ago. She also has a boyfriend..etc, but she was having horrible cramps. It has ...
Do You Tell Your Kids They Need Shots Before Going to the Doctor?
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on May 23, 2012
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I'm taking my 5 yr and 3 yr old kids to the doc today for their annual check-ups. The 5 yr old needs at least 1 shot. Don't think the 3 yr. old needs any this time. I ...
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- I always tell them- they are not good with surprises. If they need shots they know they need shots days in advance that way they are prepared. If I didnt tell them t...
- Yes, always told her. There was one time we got there and they realized she needed a shot. She did fine. I tried to never make a big deal out of it. I stayed very ...
- Everytime I take my LO to the doctor they always ask are they gonna get a shot. And when they come with me, they ask am I gonna get a shot. lol. They have been comple...
Anybody That Has Advise on a Doctor or Medicine for Bed Wetting?
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on May 3, 2009
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I Am looking for some known experimented advise about helping my 12 year old son.
He has accidents during the night. He wets himself. Any advise other than no fluids ...
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- M., We did everything, doctors, urologist, not drinking after 6, etc. Nothing worked. My daughter wet the bed until she was almost 14. But, my husband did, too. ...
- We went through this with our oldest. he is now 25. we had the Dr refer him to a urologist back then who gave him a script for a synthetic harmone nasal inhaler that...
- M.~ My son used to use a prescription that was in the form of a nasal spray that kept him from wetting the bed. It has been several years ago since he used it & I d...
Anyone Know a Good Fertility Doctor in Beaumont/Houston Area?
Asked by J.D. from Beaumont
on March 25, 2008
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My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year now. I had been on birth control pills for 15 yrs prior to this. In the 1st 6 mon that I had been...
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- www.infertilitytexas.com Beaumont 3560 Delaware, Suite 402, Beaumont, TX 77706 Phone: ###-###-#### Fax: ###-###-#### located in Beaumont and Webster (Housto...
- I would highly recommend Dr. Grunert in Houston. Here is a link to his site..http://www.obgynassociates.com/grunert.html. I know exactly what you are going through....
- Dr. Robert MacWilliams is wonderful and has devoted his practice to women who suffer from many different types of infertility issues. 7400 Fannin Suite1180/ Houston, ...
Putting Teen Daughter on Birth Control?
Asked by Q.. from Detroit
on January 20, 2013
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I am just curious, if you found out your teen daughter was having sex, would you put her on birth control? My husband and I have a difference in opinion on this. But...
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- Yes, would take her to the Dr. the next day. Better safe them sorry. No matter how much we have the talks with our children, the will do as they want. Remember the...
- I assume the answer to your question is how soon do you want to be a grandparent? She's have sex, she will continue to have sex, there is nothing you can do except loc...
- IF SHE IS ALREADY HAVING SEX, YES, PUT HER ON BIRTH CONTROL! At that point, the toothpaste is already out of the tube, and you won't get it back in again. Instead, you...
My Bosses 17 Year Old Daughter Wont Eat at All
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on June 2, 2009
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Hi my boss and I are greatly concerned for her daughter sake she has passed out for her second time within three months, because of lack of eating. Her daughter wont e...
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- eating disorders are awful! im so sorry for your boss and her family. anorexia is also something that is psychological. that poor girl needs some psych counseling and...
- You may want to look into Landmark Education for personal development. Or you may want to look into Agape International Spiritual Center. I go there to meditate. Also,...
- From my very own experience it is very rare that someone with an eating disorder will get better from out patient therapy (not to say it's not possible because it is) ...
Parenting a Pregnant Teen
Asked by E.P. from Philadelphia
on December 6, 2007
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I have an adopted 17 year old who is due to have a baby in Feb. She plans on parenting. She came to us with an attachment disorder that has been very challenging. We n...
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- One of the best things you can do to get her started off on the right foot is to get her in a good childbirth class that will teach her things to do to "attach" to the...
- I am a midwife and have worked a lot with pregnant teens... I would suggest you really encourage and support your daughter to breastfeed her child. There is some wond...
- I would definately recommend having her attend a good childbirth education class with the baby's father (if possible, if not, with you or someone else very close to he...
Uterine Fibroids
Asked by B.L. from Detroit
on February 22, 2007
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At my last gyn exam, my doctor told me that I had fibroids. He said my uterus was about the size of a 6 week pregnancy. This did explain the back and hip pain I had ...
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- Hi B.! I seen your post on here, and although I don’t have Uterine Fibroids, I felt compelled to write anyways because some of what you wrote sounds very familiar to...
- Hi B. - I went through basically the same thing about 3 1/2 years ago. Besides the fibroids though, I also had endeometrosis. Because I wanted to postpone surgery un...
- Hi B., I was in your shoes, 4 1/2 years ago and I was just 39 years old. My problems start out with a little pain, different period cycles, and the doctors keep giving...
Teen Agers with Medical Rights???
Asked by A.G. from Sacramento
on May 10, 2009
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Okay so here is the question. I have a 16 year old daughter that is a run away. I get a note on the door for the Health and Human Services department in her name. Okay...
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- Dear A., This must be so hard on you. I know I would flip if my daughter ran away and I didn't know where she was. I really hope you find her or she makes the decisio...
- Hi A., Yes, Is'nt that something? I found that out many years ago when my now adult daughter had become sexually active as a young teen, I tried making an appointment...
- I am so sorry you are going through this. It must be frustrating. Yes, the HIPPA laws give minors aged 12 and up the right to obtain health care including counseling...
