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Is This All in My Head?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on August 12, 2011
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I have generic versions of my sinus meds as well as my allergy meds.
When I take the "brand name" version of said meds, I feel great and they work well.
When I...
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- My Dr has told me that there's a reason that the brand name is more expensive. While what I look for for my sinus issues is strictly pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen, ...
- It's not all in your head, well it is but you are not imagining it. I was comparing meds at a pharmacy once and the pharmacist came out to help me sort through the na...
- Hi S.- I had read (or heard) that generic drugs have a 'plus' or minus 'margin' for the 'active' ingredient...It causes issues, particularly for meds like blood thi...
Hernia Getting Bigger?
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on January 1, 2008
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My daughter was born with a hernia in her belly button, but nothing that ever concerned us or the doctors as they said it would go away in time. It's never been one th...
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- B., When my husband had the "belly button" hernia, the doctor told him that if he had waited any longer to get seen, that he could have had strangulated his intestine...
- Ok, 1 my daughter was born with a hernia but it never stuck out until it ruptured. Her PCP did not know what it was at first. He is not the "Specialist" I ended up hav...
- B.- My son had an inguinal hernia and had surgery when he was 5 months old. His ballooned one night when he was upset and totally freaked us out. We took him to the...
Cord Blood
Asked by K.M. from Kansas City
on November 18, 2009
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Any info/advice on saving the cord blood after deliver would be helpful! Have you done it? Would you recommend it? Thanks!
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- Hi. I have a son who is almost 5 month, my first child. I was all for saving the cord blood and i did. If you don't pay to save it than donate it. If not than all ...
- I donated the blood from my second child and then with my third, my OB just came out and told me that's it's pretty useless. There's no need for it, she said. As far a...
- As a survivor of Leukemia and a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant I would highly suggest you donate to the national cord blood registry. The chances of your child act...
My Son Screams When His Head Gets Wet
Asked by A.Y. from Salt Lake City
on September 11, 2009
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Up until about 2-3 months ago, my son (3 this month) had no problems taking baths or showers. But, when my husband was out of town for a couple days, my son sprayed h...
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- let him shower with you....and don't do any soap at all...just let him play in the water with it spraying everywhere. Draw letters on the wall in the steam this gi...
- Try those little bath hats. They are like a foam visor that you put on their head while you wash their hair so not water or soap gets in their eyes. Maybe that will he...
- To your son the whole event was traumatic. He is having a trauma response. It might be a good idea to find a therapist that works with trauma release techniques like...
5 Year Old Still in Diapers....
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on January 10, 2012
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HI all my autistic nonverbal 5 year old is still in diapers. We've been working on potty training and while yes he has gone on the toilet he does not yet understand th...
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- I would call the insurance company and check. My son is special needs but not diagnosed autistic. He is non-verbal. I put him in pull-ups at 5. He was finally pott...
- Not sure about the insurance part. I would say on the toilet training, I would put him in underwears underneath pullups and that way he feels it a little more, without...
- Is your insurance paying for ABA? If so, your ABA therapists will help you with potty training. Potty training for autistic kids is harder for many reasons, including ...
Health Insurance
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on November 30, 2010
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Hi,
We are looking to switch to a different health insurance in the new year. My husband's work is way too expensive. Any recommendations?
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- Good Luck in your findings
- It's really not a good idea. Cost aside, a group plan is your best option. By law, you are covered from group plan to group plan. Should your husband change jobs, t...
- Find a reputable insurance person/broker -- they do not charge you a thing and since they don't work for a specific insurance company, they can offer you a variety of ...
St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital?
Asked by J.K. from New York
on March 30, 2011
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Has anyone delivered at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital in the City? I may have found a good OBGYN, but am not sure about the hospital.
Any information/experience you...
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- I found my doctor first, and she was affiliated with St. Luke's Roosevelt. In asking around, it seemed to me like it was one of the better hospitals in NYC for deliver...
- Hi J., I delivered both of my boys at St Lukes Roosevelt. My OB is Samantha Feder if you want to check her out (she's great!). I agree with Tracey and her revie...
- St. Luke's has a brand new state of the art Birthing Center. It is extremely popular and worth taking a look at. It all depends on what type of birth you want. I kn...
EXPENSIVE Dental Surgery and Insurance Will Pay Almost Nothing! Ugh!
Asked by I.M. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2011
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Hello Ladies,
I don't know if I just feel the need to vent, but I am definitely feeling frustrated! DH never took care of his teeth so now he has to have very exp...
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- Would your regular health insurance cover any of the surgery? Worth it to ask.
- After we put over $5000 on our credit card because of my root canals, we got good dental insurance. It does help with normal cleaning but as far as anything else, it ...
- Our dentist will only cover up to 1800 a year in coverage. dental is still considered a luxury by most insurance. If the doctor requested he get the surgery he might b...
Nanny? Au Pair? Mother's Helper?
Asked by S.G. from Philadelphia
on December 1, 2010
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At the risk of sounding insanely stupid, what exactly is the difference between a nanny vs. an au pair vs. a mother's helper, etc? I am in so over my head with tasks ...
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- I was a live-in nanny for 4 years for the same family in my late 20's and early 30's. I was always under the impression that there are 4 catagories of home help for c...
- - Mother's Helper is a very part time person (often a teenager) who comes into your home to "help out" either with chores or childcare or both. Unlike a babysitter you...
- To me they are all the same thing I know that Au Pair is French for Nanny I think if you really need some help you should get it you sound incredibly busy I have three...
Circumcision
Asked by R.C. from Miami
on November 11, 2008
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I just became a first time grandma yesterday to a beautiful grandson & I am ecstatic about it. My daughter in law has medicaid and my son just called me to tell me tha...
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- Medicaid does not cover the circumcisions anymore since its now considered an "optional procedure". When I got my last son done, I got a discount from my OB if I ...
- Hi R., I had the same experience when my son was born. I also had medicaid (staywell)at the time,and the circumcisons are not covered.However if can ask your grands...
- Hi R.- Wow!! Bet that was more advise than you were counting on, huh? Circumcision is a loaded conversation these days, goes along with politics and religion. I thi...
