Head Ache: Preschooler
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My 3 Year Old Is Constipated
Asked by M.H. from Cincinnati
on October 30, 2008
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Hi there,
I have a problem that I need help with. I have a 3 year old girl who has been potty trained, but is having trouble going potty for #2. She states that she h...
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- I would continue with the prune juice. I don't know if the prunes themselves will make much difference, but I would guess that they do since prune juice is a natural ...
- This is something you should discuss with your Pediatrician in my opinion. My son went through the same thing at age 4 and she evaluated him, then recommended miralax...
- You got a lot of good advise. My son is 9 and still has a slight problem with constipation, but not like when he was younger! When he was little I too had to do what...
Looking for Menstrual Headache Remedies
Asked by A.P. from Los Angeles
on September 28, 2008
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Hi mamas!
I have been getting migraine headaches during my menstrual cycle. I don't get them everyday but when I do the headache pretty powerful. I was looking for an...
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- A., Ugh how awful for you! I don't personally get migraines but my husband does, so I know your pain. For him, it a huge list of things that trigger his (ONIONS are...
- I have also suffered from migraines and know your pain. There are several non-pharma things you can do. As far as foods, it is recommended to avoid caffeine, althoug...
- I don't have any natural remedies to suggest. I will tell you that after I turned 40 (as well as my sister), I started getting those bad headaches around my menstrual...
4 Year Old with a Constant Stomach Ache
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on March 18, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My son (just turned 4) has been complaining of a stomach ache for about 3 weeks now. He was also reporting that he was "throwing up in his mouth" and swal...
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- Hi S., There can be a sudden onset of anything because of the illness and because of any over the counter meds as well. Yes, I have experience! I was diagnosed wit...
- I have had a really bad digestive system for a long time. I have changed to a different doctor and he suggested probiotics and apple cider vinegar. I know that there...
- Yes, you can develop acid reflux at any time, in my experience. But my good friend, had a stomach ache for over six months b/4 they realized that she had a urinary tra...
Almost 4 Year Old Girl Holding Her Bm's In
Asked by J.P. from Syracuse
on February 13, 2009
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I watch an almost 4 year old potty trained little girl whose parents both work as teachers. She will hold her Bm's in for a week and half at a time. She is not constip...
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- I think you are in a tough place because you spend the day with her but she isn't your child - we know that potty training can be really challenging and frustrating pr...
- There is an underlying issue there. My now 4-year old went through this. At first I would allow the diaper for BM's and when I tried to stop he would complain of a tum...
- hi there: our 4 year old also holds it in. there are times when he goes easily and then times when he holds it in. we have to use the "medicine", pedia lax liquid s...
20 Month Old Won't Take Medicine
Asked by L.J. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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My 20 month old son came down with an ear infection along with fever. The doctor prescibed amoxicillin, a thick pink fluid I give to him with a dropper. He took it y...
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- L., my son was the same way! Hated medicine of any sort. We tried mixing it in his milk but he was able to still taste it and then would refuse that. We tried holding ...
- L., While I have some issues with the advice I'm going to give you, here's what worked for us. We did the hold him down and squirt meds from a syringe in a back corn...
- Try holding him like you did when he was a baby. Put one of his arms behind your back. Try to hold the other down. Put the dropper in the side of his cheek. Ear in...
4 Year Old's Tonsillectomy
Asked by R.W. from Sherman
on June 23, 2008
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My four year old daughter had a tonsillectomy and adnoidectomy 10 days ago and she is still complaining that she hurts! She wakes up crying in the night and complains...
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- My 8 year old just had the same thing on June 9th. Nine days later he was still saying it hurt and I was giving him the medicine for pain every 4 hours. I called to g...
- Hi R., My daughter was dramatic when it came to little injuries (falls, etc.) but a real trooper with major stuff (stitches, ear tubes, etc.). A couple of things co...
- Hello R., My 13 yo daughter finally had her tonsils removed in January after a long time of seeking the doctors to remove them. When they did, the doctors commented ...
Can a 4 Year Old Be "Depressed"??
Asked by M.S. from San Antonio
on November 27, 2008
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Okay...I am going to toss this out there and see what responses I get back.
My 4 year old son is a bit of a perfectionist...this is to be expected, I am and so is ...
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- A child at that age can be depressed. Taking him to see a child psychiatrist is a GREAT start. You are on the right track. Sounds like he may have bipolar. I was diagn...
- Its great that you are taking him to the doctor. I think your on the right track. I think he might need a way to release some tention. I use to bite a stuffed animal. ...
- Get the insurance taken care of. Children have feelings just like adults, and can be clinically depressed. Medicine can often help. People who talk about hurting th...
Ideas for 4 Year Old with Broken Leg??
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on October 26, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My almost 4 year old broke his leg yesterday and I am looking for great ideas to keep him busy and keep my sanity while he is TOTALLY out of commission for ...
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- I wrote to a friend whose son broke his leg awhile ago, here is my request... Jennifer I know I have seen pictures of your little boy in a cast, so I thought you woul...
- Hi L. - I'm so sorry about your little boy. I have a 4 year old and here are some ideas that may work for you. Have them play 'storekeeper' with your son on the cou...
- My friends 2 year old broke her leg. She was the size of a 4 year old though. I was staying with them right after it happened so I helped out alot. We found a doub...
Ear Ache
Asked by D.F. from Dallas
on July 13, 2008
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what causes them and what are some home remedies for it?
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- I also used to have ear aches all the time. In 2006 I had 6 SEVERE ear aches. I would go to the emergency room almost everytime. A woman told me once that earaches are...
- The moment my kiddos complain their ear hurts, or they get the sniffles I drop a couple of drops of hydrogen peroxide in their ear and it clears them up. I have sever...
- My 3 yo never had ear infections as an infant. They just started about a year and a half ago. My pedi finally referred me to an ENT. Instead of resorting to tubes t...
Constipation Due to Medicine
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on November 20, 2008
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My 3 year old daughter had surgery on Sunday after she fell and broker her arm. She has been on Tylenol with Codine since and has not gone to the bathroom. Any sugge...
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- We always had luck with basic applesauce when DD didn't go. It's a great place to start since there's no meds involved. Also, we would give her belly rubs to help th...
- Hi, Try giving her warm water to drink. This always helps things get moving for my 6 year old. Got this tip after my second son was born via c-section and I was t...
- Try putting some light Karo syrup in some water for her a few times a day; give her a combination of apple/prune juice and water; or just give her some oatmeal with pr...
