Dr. Visits: The First Years
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Down After Daughter's Doctor's Appointment
Asked by W.S. from Atlanta
on May 15, 2007
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I just returned from my daughter's 2-year well-child visit with her doctor and I am totally bummed. This is my only child and I know that I am a little over-protective...
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- Hi W., If you dont mind me asking where do you live here in GA. I have had that feeling too with my son who is also 2. However at my appt the nurse asks me if I have ...
- I feel for you. I, too, have shared the same experience..........and it meant enough to me to change pediatricians. My definition of a good pediatrician is one who wil...
- I would be upset, too. My son's doctor is great and will spend as much time in the room with us as we want. If he has to do something that may hurt DS a little (such...
Looking for Recommendations of Good OB GYN Doctors at Northwestern in Chicago!
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on September 21, 2007
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Has anyone had a good experience with their OB GYN doctor at Northwestern. I am currently 14 weeks pregnant and unhappy with my current NW doctor. She's a bit too busi...
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- I thought Elizabeth Walz-Buscher was excellent -- very empathetic and calming. She is at the Women's Practice (737 North Michigan, ###-###-####). I understand that...
- I love, love, love my OB/GYN. Her name is Dr. Sue Hungerford. She has two offices. Chicago - Mondays and Wednesdays 30 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 607 Chicago, IL 606...
- Hi C. I know you are looking for a female doctor, but I love my doctor (male) Dr Douglas Van Arsdale - 680 N Lake Shore Drive, ###-###-#### check him out, friendly sta...
See a Doctor or Not?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on February 17, 2008
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Alright mom's I am wondering if anyone has had this experience and what to do. I have not been feeling myself at all lately, no ambition, very tired and just blah! F...
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- Short, sweet and to the point! The sooner you go see the doctor the sooner you will feel better and the sooner you will know what is going on with you. The most impo...
- Hi B., You can have post partum depression up to 1 year after the birth of your child. If you suspect you might be depressed, I suggest going to see your OB/GYN and ...
- Your mother-in-law may just be right. I had some of the same symptoms and I had a low thyroid.You could also be anemic. Both require a doctors visit and a blood test....
How Many Weeks Were You Pregnant When Your Doctor Talked to You About La Maz...
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on July 6, 2009
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sorry, I don't know the correct spelling of La Maz....And talk to you about what to look for in Contractions/Braxton Hicks contractions, and if you're getting a C-Sect...
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- With my first they talked to me about all of that during my second trimester, but really only because I asked. With my second, who was a scheduled c-section, we tal...
- You need to prompt your doctor. Write a list of questions and go have a visit. My doctor wasnt telling me anything. I knew most of what I knew from my sisters child...
- I'm 33 weeks now, and in this pregnancy my doctor probably started talking about Lamaze and labor and preparation last month. I don't like to count on doctors to bring...
Doctor Referring Us to Children's Hosp. Because 1-Year-old Doesn't Weigh Enough
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on September 14, 2009
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Our 1 year old boy weighs 17 1/2 pounds now. Our doctor has been saying that he was in the 25th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height. She told me to gi...
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- Our son was under the 10th percentile at his 1 year, but our pediatrician never seemed concerned. She recommended lots of butter on his foods and mashed avocado. You c...
- You are a great mom and you are doing all the right things. It is okay if he has to see a specialist at the children's hospital. It could be they are just making sure!...
- Hi M., First, I have to say you should find a pediatrician that you like for your son. This Dr. doesn't sound like a good fit for you. Pediatricians see so many child...
ADHD And All Boy
Asked by S.W. from Montgomery
on December 11, 2006
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I have an ADD appointment on Thursday with my 4 yr old son's doctor and I do not konw what to expect. I know that my son has a problem that needs to be corrected I am ...
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- Hey, S., I know this is after Thursday and hope all went well with the appt. Don't settle with the first opinion that you get. I have 4 children and the schools advi...
- I wish I could help more, but I do not know much. I know my friend tried to get her boy some help..he obviously has ADHD, but the doctor said they couldnt do anything ...
- How's the medicine working? I have a son with ADHD.
Hormones - Natural Progesterone
Asked by T.O. from Dallas
on January 5, 2008
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I'm 44 and my GYN prescribed natural progesterone (200mg) for me to take day 14 - 21 of my cycle. She said my progesterone was low and this would help with the ovaria...
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- T., Hi Go to Arbonne.com and check out thier natural balancing creams.It is awesome and I have lots of women using it and they love it.They swear by it.You can rea...
- I take it. And although I guess it is supposed to be the same days, I usually wait until I have no clear mucus left (fertile mucus) before I start. Then I stop when ...
- Hello T., I am on a hormone program thru womentowomen.com. Good luck, J.
Information on 'Mirena' and Its Side Effects.
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on July 23, 2009
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I made an appointment to have a Mirena IUD inserted on Friday and i'm having second thoughts. any input would be appreciated.
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- I wish I had the same GREAT result as everyone else. I do like that I don't have to worry about getting pregnant that part is great. Also I have an AMAZING OB/GYN and ...
- I have had a Mirena for about 3 years, and it's quite nice. However, in the first 2 months, I will tell you that I felt like I was pregnant -- same feelings of morning...
- S. ~ I LOVED my Mirena IUD - It was awesome. I would recommend that you do take the Ibueprofen that they tell you to take 30 minutes before your appt. I forgot to do...
"What Are Your Thoughts on So Many Vaccines Before Age 2"
Asked by L.G. from Los Angeles
on April 30, 2008
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I have been interviewing pediatricians and reading so much about the concerns over the 35 vaccinations a baby receives in its first two years. I'm very worried and co...
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- Better safe than sorry was the route I took with my kids. I waited until they were 3 years or older to vaccinate.
- I feel the same way you do. I think you need to find a pediatrician who is on the same wave legnth as you. Ours was very open about the choices we made. We did most ...
- I have a 15 1/2 year old son and a 16 1/2 month old daughter. My son had all his regular vaccinations and no problems. My daughter has been getting all her vaccinatio...
HGH Treatment - How to Explain to Child
Asked by D.B. from Minneapolis
on July 4, 2010
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After years of testing and falling from the 75% to off (below zero) on the growth chart, it has been determined that my 8 1/2 year old son will start HGH treatments ne...
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- D.- We went through a similar situation with our Son, but we waited until the Air Force got involved and it did not work out. Our son didn't go through puberty with h...
- i would explain it to him-but id wait til he went to sleep at nite to give the shot-im sure its not that painful-dont tell him your going to do it at nite though.good ...
- It is only fair for you two to tell him before you go. He may react poorly, but you will at least be building his trust in you. It sounds like he may need some medic...
