Gum Health: Maalox
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Frequent/almost Constant Burping
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on June 16, 2008
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My son has been burping frequently on and off for about 2 weeks now. It will get better for a little while, and then pop up again. He will start burping almost constan...
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- Are you absolutely certain that he is not just doing this as a stim? I don't have any autistic children but I do have a friend that does and once he learns a behavior,...
- Kudos to you for finding a great life!! I don't know anything about autism but try getting his system more alkaline than acid. There is a product called Perfect ...
- Based on my own experience, I would also suggest you try giving your son probiotics and yogurt (if he's not dairy sensitive). And ease up as much as possible on refin...
3 Month Old Teething??
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on November 29, 2008
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My baby will be 3 months old next Friday. This week he has been kinda drooling and slobbering and a little more fussy than usual. I "think" I feel something coming i...
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- It sounds to me like he is for sure teething. My daughter is 18 months and she is the same way. Even now she gets diahreah(however you spell that)... and she won't eat...
- Molly and family...I have found my babies at that age start drooling. They will not have a tooth come through for quite a few months, probably, but the mouth is alrea...
- Sounds like teething to me. Our daughter started having symptoms at about that age but didn't actually cut her first tooth until her 6 M. bday. I wouldn't start him on...
Nexium in the First Trimester
Asked by K.R. from Cleveland
on March 19, 2011
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Hey Mamas! Can I take Nexium? if not,what can I take...heartburn with #2 is killing me!!
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- I don't know about Nexium, but I can tell you what worked for me. Another mom told me to try chewable papaya tablets after every meal. No medicine, just 100% papaya,...
- I used to take Nexium and stopped altogether when I was pg with baby #2 because I was told that it was unknown if it was harmful or not - that was back in 2006. I the...
- My doctor has told me to take Maalox, Mylanta, Gaviscon, or tums. Can also chew doublemint gum. Hope this helps out. I would also check with your OB to see what they ...
Diaper Rash Due to Teething
Asked by S.M. from Lakeland
on November 15, 2006
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My poor little Kacie (7 1/2 mos. old) has got a terrible diaper rash. I suspect from teething. Her first tooth broke through at the beginning of the month and I'm su...
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- Hi, wow, I've never heard of diaper rash from teething - ouch! Try Aquaphor, California Baby Calendula Cream (so many other uses as well and clears everything up - ou...
- Hey S.,I have used LOTRIMIN (what is typically used for athletes foot) since my lil girl was about 2 weeks old...Her 1st visit with her Ped.he recommended I use it if ...
- Cloth diapers (for a while, anyway); Calendula cream and / or Weleda diaper rash ointment (found at many health stores); homeopathic teething tablets or gel might reli...
Heartburn??
Asked by J.W. from Grand Rapids
on July 23, 2008
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Well I am about seven and a half months pregant with our second child and I have never had such bad heart burn. I was just wondering if there is anything stronger that...
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- My doctor said I could take Pepcid AC. What worked for me because I too had HORRIBLE heartburn was to wake up, take a pepcid then go until about dinner time and take ...
- I lived on bananas and chocolate milk my last 2 months of pregnancy as they didn't seem to cause as much heartburn as everything else and the antacids didn't seem to w...
- I am an acid reflux queen...has it for about 10 years now. I went through my pregnancy taking my prescribed medication. After first trimester I had the doctros ok. Wha...
6 Month Old with Teething/sleep Issues
Asked by R.H. from San Francisco
on March 4, 2008
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My 6 month old daughter has been teething for 2 weeks. She has one tooth and another on the way. She has never been a great sleeper, always woke up 1-3 times a night...
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- if you still have milk in your breast and are still nursing, try to nurse your baby before putting her to sleep and as you are nursing give her a massage, specificly o...
- Try Hyland Teething tablets, or give her a little Tylanol (sp?).
- Hi R., I had a very similar experience with my daughter (now 8 months) at 6 months when her first two teeth came in. For two weeks she was up every two hours crying. ...
Heartburn Help
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on October 28, 2007
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Well, I am begining my last 5 weeks of my third pregnancy and the heartburn is killing me. Last night was the second occation that it was so bad that it kept me from b...
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- Celery. I'm not a fan of the taste or texture, but it works.
- My heartburn was so bad during my whole pregnancy. During my 3rd trimester, my doctor prescribed Nexium....it was a lifesaver.
- IF you like milk, it helps with heartburn alot, I drank a TON of it while I was pregnant. Calcium helps to neutralize acid. Good luck.
Need Ladies with Much Wisdom About Pregnancy Issues...
Asked by J.J. from Houston
on July 7, 2009
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Hi Ladies. This is my first post as this site has been very helpful to me in the past. I am a 37 year old mother of a 17 year and I am currently 3 months pregnant (I ...
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- It sounds like you may be experiencing acid reflux. I especially had it while pregnant and was able to take Nexium. It didn't work the first pill, but after about 4 da...
- I was 37 when I became pregnant again after 15 years. I have three kids 23, 18 & 2 1/2. My 2 1/2 yr old has been such a blessing. I had the Ultra screen tests done ...
- I was in a similar situation a couple years ago, I was 38, pregnant with twin boys and had 2 nearly grown teenage girls. I would eat ONE oreo and that was it! Over t...
Canker Sore in Mouth
Asked by T.R. from Evansville
on November 29, 2007
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Anyone have any advise how to get rid of a canker sore in my mouth? Tried origel to get rid of pain and it has not worked. Can't find a med for in the mouth to get rid...
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- I feel your pain! I get canker sores all the time and the best things that help me are: 1. eat yogurt-the bacteria helps heal 2. swish with listerine (the antiseptic...
- I get them often and finally found a great cure. 1/2 maalox and 1/2 hydrogen peroxide. Apply with a q-tip a couple times a day and it really makes mine go away fast.
- Selenium in the vitamin sections in the stores, drug stores, meijer, walmart, etc. this is good for cold sores, canker sores, etc.
Seeking Comfort
Asked by A.T. from Cheyenne
on July 19, 2008
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I'm in my first trimester w/ my 2nd child. I have gas really bad, and it's really uncomfortable. I didn't have any problems w/ this w/ my first child. What foods shoul...
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- Try beano and/or gas-x to help get rid of the gas. Limit or avoid beans (the magical fruit), onions, garlic... and you'll just have to pay attention to what else give...
- Gas is such an embarrassing part of pregnancy! I would ask your doctor or the pharmacist what you can take. I know you can take Tums for acid indigestion, heartburn,...
- Ugh, I will never forget the gassiness I had while pregnant too! The things we endure for the cute babies, huh? One suggestion I read in a book (What to Expect when yo...
