Fatigue: Teen
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Extreme Fatigue Right Before Period
Asked by E.B. from Louisville
on July 23, 2009
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Hi ladies. I am a 30 year old sahm of 2 kids, ages 2 and 5. They are great kids! Over the last several months I have noticed increasing PMS symptoms, mostly in the ...
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- Look up Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) & look at the symptoms. I was having the same kind of problems (but more) & it took me year to figure it out & when I to...
- I got extreme fatigue and found out I was anemic. Maybe that's an option?? I'd be weary of iron pills..that's like a recipe for constipation.
- Naps are a great defense so take them as often as your body needs while you are having pms symptoms. Iron Supplements (we are depleted during our periods) Vitami...
Diminishing Libido & Fatigue
Asked by L.S. from Philadelphia
on September 27, 2010
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Been married for 6 years, with Hubby for 10. Our marriage has been rocky for about 2 years now... with alot of problems involved, financial, emotional, and family rel...
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- I would say have a date night. Go out on a date. It sounds like you need to go out and have some me time.May be even rent a room for the night. You may feel more like ...
- You write that you're not in the mood, but you don't write how long it's been since you felt really attracted to your husband. I write this under the assumption that ...
- Well L., First know that you are not alone in this area. Many, if not most women have to mentally feel satisfied in order to want to satisfy anyone else. Women ha...
What Could Cause Swelling in a 16 Year Old Girl?
Asked by A.B. from Fayetteville
on April 23, 2010
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My daughter is 16 years old and has gained about 30 pounds in the past 4 months. My husband and I are both very thin and all 3 of us are on the same diet. I just thoug...
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- I agree with Mandy -- take her to the doctor and have her thyroid checked. The doctor will probably suggest a few other blood tests as well. Is she on any medications ...
- Not trying to insult you but are you sure she is not pregnant and you are in denial? If not how is her salt intake? Does she drink enough water? What about her stres...
- i'd have her to a dr asap. so many things could be going on... diabetes, thyroid problem, other endocrine issues. i'd have some bloodwork done immediately, like bef...
Help! Need Assistance to Keep My 16 Year Old Healthy - Has Mono for the 4Th Time
Asked by D.B. from St. Louis
on November 13, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter just was diagnosed with Mono again! - This is her 4th bout with it in a year and half. She is a very busy kid - Marching Band, basketball, swim...
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- Hi D., You probably know what Mono is and how it's spread. Check and see what conditions are where she works and at her athletic events. is she sharing food and dri...
- She should increase her intake of vitamin c, it boosts the immune system. You could also have her start taking vitamins daily.
- I know many on her are selective vaccinating but I am surprised no one mentioned getting this one. My 13 y/o was vaccinated 2 years ago and I know from my own experien...
Extreme Fatigue the Week Prior to My Period
Asked by D.H. from Los Angeles
on August 27, 2008
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I have received such great response on other topics, I just had to post this question. The week prior to my period I become very fatigued and lethargic. All I want to ...
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- D., I experienced the same symptoms until I saw a clinical nutritionist who figured out why that was happening. I took a few natural supplements and foods that she as...
- D., you are not the only one who has this problem. After my second child, I had your same symptoms. I was so tired, I looked sick and pale!! I am studying to be a d...
- D., our hormones shift and some experience PMS to the point of depression and other symptoms;do you think you are anemic? Eat lots of leafy greens, sunflower seeds, r...
Pre Period Headaches and Fatigue
Asked by L.M. from Cleveland
on July 17, 2012
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I took 3 ibuprofin and it sin't cuttingit, am trying caffine, what are your go tos when you feel it coming on??
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- I take Asprin, like Bayer. It works soo much better than Tylenol, or Ibuprofen for me, and you take a lower dose.
- PMS headaches, do not go away for me. But it lasts only 1 day, pre. So I just deal with it saying "Mommy has a BAD headache today! Behave okay?" to my kids. And the...
- I take Advil and lots of water, and honestly, sometimes nothing helps. Chocolate never helps the headache and PMS symptoms I get... cruel irony that it makes it worse...
How Much Freedom for a 17 Year Old?
Asked by C.L. from Boston
on October 8, 2010
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My daughter is a senior in high school. Next year she will go to college. I have begun the process of "letting go" and giving her more freedom to make her own choices ...
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- C., take her to the doctor after explaining the issue with him or her. Make sure it is a doctor your daughter likes and respects. If your daughter doesn't listen the...
- You can only offer your morals, values, suggestions, and setting your own good examples. You cannot make a child listen to or follow your morals, values, suggestions,...
- I am dealing with this same thing with my 14 year old. She's so determined to stay skinny that she'd rather not eat - or as with your daughter eat chips, etc. I took...
16 Year Old Daughter Very Sick
Asked by R.S. from Birmingham
on November 24, 2006
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My daugher,Rebekah,is 16 and has been sick for about 5-6 months, but since Oct. 31 has been very sick. She's missed about 3-4 weeks of school. We've taken her to abo...
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- Have they checked for pancreatitis? People with pancreatitis have abdominal pain (can be severe) and are very ill. It happens when the pancreatic duct becomes obstru...
- Hey R. I my self have been dealin with the same thing your kid is.. Mine all started after i had my baby witch is 8 months old now i wasnt have MY FRIEND every month f...
- Just wondering if they have considered it to be a side effect of the Yasmin? That might be something to research - even though they say side effects are in a small pe...
Female Teen Hormones/Lack of Concentration
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on October 28, 2010
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I took my 16 year old daughter to the gynocologist for frequent periods. She is an athlete and as expected has very little body fat. Rather than having no periods, s...
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- Get a second opinion. I'm not fond of doctors who just prescribe meds without doing a deeper analysis of the possible causes. I'm a 42 year old woman whose periods cha...
- I would be skeptical of any doctor who recommended birth control for an off-label use like this without fully explaining why he's recommending it, what the actual prob...
- I had a similar issue when I was a freshman in college. For several months I had a period every 2 weeks. Turns out, my ovaries were confused about which one was supp...
My 17 Year Old Daughter Has Juvenile Diabetes, Since She Was 3 Years Old.
Asked by S.P. from Alexandria
on December 29, 2010
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My daughter is losing weight. She used to be a size 3. Now a size 0 is a little too big for her. She had a baby boy 8 months ago, and he passed away the day he was bor...
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- I can tell you from first hand experience that losing a baby at birth is incredibly traumatic. Incredibly. I am 38 years old and lost my twin boys this past Septem...
- My neices are 15 and a 00 so I would project that they may still be near that size or maybe a 2 or 3 around 17 but they have always been slender. I do however agree t...
- I'm sorry for the loss of your grandson. I agree with Chantal. What does her OB/GYN or PCP doctor say? Do you suspect an eating disorder? Is she throwing up in...
