Growth, Height & Weight Charts: Steroids
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19-Month-old Hasn't Gained Weight Since 12-Month Appt. Is This a Problem?
Asked by E.A. from Detroit
on October 8, 2009
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My in-laws are the primary caretakers of my grand-nephew, who is 19 months old now. According to my mother-in-law, he has weighed 21 pounds since he turned a year old...
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- It is not always easy being a parent and sometimes you just have to be "mean". He is allowed to be a picky eater. I teach healthy workshops. In my Mac N Cheese ...
- I think it could be a problem. My 22-month old has only gained about 5-6 ounces since her 12-month appt...and she's a little over 19 lbs. She's not even charting for...
- He has failure to thrive and needs to be hospitalized so the cause can be determined. He needs to see a doctor, it's a crime not to get him to a dr.
My 2 Year Old Weight
Asked by P.A. from Raleigh
on January 29, 2009
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My two year old daugther weighs 57 pounds she has gain four pounds since November and Im doing everything there is to do she dont eat after 6, she is on a diet where s...
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- Dear P., You don't say if you've consulted the pediatrician, but that is what I would do. Whenever any kind of meds are involved, I would consult the doctor to see if...
- Many medications can cause weight gain. A friend of mine was on prednisone for asthma and gained 20 pounds in three months. Talk to your child's doctor about her wei...
- My daughter has been on steriods for her asthma, as have I. It can cause you to feel hungry all of the time. Talk to her doctor about what he recommends. At this ag...
Steriods for a Two Year Old
Asked by D.S. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2010
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I recently went to the doctor for a physical for my two year old. And the Dr. said that he is not growing too well for his age. His weight is good for his Height but h...
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- Hi Momma! It sounds like you already have a gut reaction to the steroids, so I would suggest getting a second opinion from another doctor. I would also question gi...
- It sounds like your pediatrician is sending you to another doctor in order to get a second opinion because your pediatrician is concerned that something is wrong. The...
- He would most likely be sent to an endocrinologist to check his growth. I know that I had to be evalated when I was a child. I'm guessing he is talking about human gro...
Underweight 4 Mo. Old Baby
Asked by K.M. from Portland
on July 20, 2008
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My baby is now 4 months old. At her check up last week, she was 15 percentile for weight and 95 percentile for height. (long & lean like her mom!) At the 2 month check...
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- I have four children that are all skinny, heriditary. Also know that nursed babies weigh less than formula babies. If your baby is hitting all the milestones, active...
- Wow! I had a totally different experience. My daughter was born, on time, with a height/weight of 95%/50%. She wouldn't stay awake to eat and we didn't get her back to...
- K. you listen to your gut AND take into consideration the Dr advice. My youngest was at one point in only the 4th % for her weight and her ped dr was just fine because...
My 17 Month Old Boy Is Only 28 Inches Tall: NEED HELP with GROWTH ISSUE
Asked by D.R. from Los Angeles
on January 1, 2009
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My 17 month old boy has always been small is is way below percentile on weight, height and head size. He was diagnosed with a kidney issue where he is now on medicatio...
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- Hi D., My family sees a holistic doctor in West Los Angeles. He is an MD who practices a variety of holistic modalities in addition to traditional medicine. For...
- Honestly, you are worrying about this way too soon I think. My twins were 15% kids in height and weight for almost 3 years. As long as they are proportional on the gro...
- do classical homeopathy. don't know about IL but there are pleny Classcal homeopaths in CA, just research well and don't use homeopath who is also the MD or TCM or chi...
Pulmicort Side Effects
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on October 9, 2008
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My son was diagnosed with asthma at 8 month old. He was prescribed Pulimicort just before he turned 12 months old (can only be used after 12 months old) as a maintenc...
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- My nephew was on Pulmicort (and I think he still is, but I'm not sure.) when he was younger. He just turned 3 in August and he is tiny. Now he was a big guy when he wa...
- My son, now 5, was on pulmacort as well as a couple of other steroids when he was younger for breathing problems. It was my understanding that the pulmacort was not a...
- My daughter also uses Pulmicort from Sept-May, since that's when her asthma acts up. She never has problems in the summer, so we take her off of it, and that tends to...
S. Emma's Mom
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on June 23, 2009
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Emma is doing alot better with this new Med the doctor put her on we are just waiting now to talk with all the other specialist to see what they say and see how much d...
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- I have a friend whose son has immune deficiency. I know they are part of some support group. I will try and find out the name. He is 11 and has been taking steroids...
- S., She needs to support her immune system and conventional medicine probably is NOT helping her; just from my experience. I have to recommendations: 1. Our pedi is ...
- Hi, What kind of steroids was she taking? I ask because my son used the inhalant steroid, Pulimicort, once a day for at least 1-1/2 years. The doctor said that there...
How Much Does Your 3 Year Old Weigh?
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on May 21, 2010
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My son will be 3 in July and he weighs 27 pounds and measures 36 inches. He was always on the thin side. I'm wondering what the average weight for a 3 year old is.
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- My 4 yr 3 month old weighs 33 lbs and is 37 in. The little boy I babysit is 3 yr 7 months and weighs 30 lbs and is 38 inches tall. My daughter weighed 35 lbs and was...
- That does sound thin, but not alarming. My 2yr 3months old son weighs 25 and he looks thin to me and it at the 25th percentile. I'm guessing your son is probably at th...
- That seems okay. My daughter is 4 and weighs 33 lbs and is 40 in. My son is 19 month and is 26 lbs and is 33 in. At my daughter's well check yesterday the pedi ...
Pediatrician - How Do You Know If They Are Good?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on March 8, 2011
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My recent post regarding my coworker is sparking another question for me .....
How do you know, besides doing your own research, if what your doc is doing is enough...
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- I think you find a good doctor for your kid the same you find one for yourself - recommendations and experience. Our pediatrician is actually one our old doctor told u...
- I will agree that it's really hard to find a good caring doctor these days. Most are in such a hurry that they can't even remember to check everything their supposed t...
- I called the pediatrician office and I asked questions about doctors who had similar views as mine and with a list I was provided I went and talked to them. I found o...
Does My 3 Year Old Weigh Too Much?
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on December 9, 2006
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I just wanted some opnions. I have a 3 year old ,turned three 10-25-06, She weighs 37 pounds and is 38 1/2 inches tall. Should I be concerned about her weight and shou...
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- My daughter was born in March of 2003 and weighed in at 6lbs 13oz. My son was born in October of 2005 and weighed 7lbs 4oz. My daughter is 40lbs and 42in. She wears ...
- Glad they said not to worry about this. I have been told all along to not worry about my son's weight. He turned 3 in May and now weighs 42 lbs. The important thing ...
- My son was three on October 1st he weighed 9 lbs. 15 oz. at birth. He is 38.5 inches and 32 pounds. My four year old is 39 inches and 43 pounds. Half an inch and eleve...
