Headache & Migraine: Preschooler
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Contagious Headache?
Asked by D.G. from Philadelphia
on July 30, 2010
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I am the mom of 3. My youngest is 27 months and she we very irritable for a few days, ended up vomitting in her crib one night, and woke up complaining of her ears. I ...
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- My family went through a sickness that had headachey symptoms. Since my infant was unable to vocalize that his head hurt, I just gave him some Tylenol when I had a hea...
- Headaches aren't, in and of themselves, contagious. Chances are, they had a virus or bacterial infection that had headache as one of the more pronounced symptoms. ...
- I'm gonna go out on a limb and say allergies and sinus problems. headache caused by stopped up sinuses and the tummy ache caused by some of it draining into his stomac...
4 Year Old Head Pain
Asked by K.D. from Las Cruces
on September 24, 2010
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My 4 year old son will be playing and suddenly grab his head and says, "ouch." He says he feels a sharp pain behind his left ear that goes away quickly. He says it hap...
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- What does your Pediatrician think? I would talk to them the next time you go in. My daughter has occasional migranes, but they didn't start until she was about 8, an...
- Sounds like an ear infection. It could even be fluid build up, I would have the Dr take a peak.
- behind his left ear really sounds like an ear problem, have you looked in or smelt his ear? I know smelling his ear sounds funny but see if it smells different then th...
3 Yo with Headaches?
Asked by B.H. from Seattle
on June 18, 2007
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My 3.5 year old, has told me 2 times in the last 2 weeks that he has a headache, He put his hand a little above his forehad adn said right here......
what would be c...
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- B., Headaches are a common ailment, even in children. Before rushing to the doctor, here are some considerations: 1. Frequency - How often is he having the headaches...
- I agree with all the other suggestions re: thrist, vision etc, but I also know children are wonderful "mimicikers". I never complain to my children when I have a head...
- My son used to get headaches around that age....his were actually migraines and he would throw up if he moved around....but little guys can get headaches just like you...
Does Anyone Have Trochleitis And/or Migraines?
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on August 24, 2008
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Does anyone suffer from Trochleitis and/or migraines? If so, do you have any words of wisdom or medical advise? I would love to hear it. I have been on every medica...
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- Migraines stop life in its tracks. I don't recall when mine started, but before I could articulate what I was feeling. My ob, general, and gastro drs. put it toget...
- I was getting daily headaches after my 3 year old was born and I got fed up going to traditional doctors and having them tell me 'you're just tired' and 'everyone gets...
- I suffered with migraines for more years than I can remember before even being diagnosed. After changing doctors many years ago, my then "new" doctor ran tests and di...
4 Year Old Won't Stop Winning
Asked by T.P. from Jacksonville
on May 6, 2010
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My son is 4 and for along time now he wines about every little thing. At first i thought it was just a stage. He started winning like this when his sister who is now 2...
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- I haven't had this problem with my children (yet), but my friend has a four year old who whines often. She acts like it doesn't bother her, and just tells her son, "I...
- I would whine back to my kids, they would get made at me. And I'd say I'll quit whining when you do. It would go back and forth until we were both laughing, but it d...
- I can so relate, I have a son who has the same tendancies. It is partially my fault for allowing it to go on for so long. So I try to remember to tell him I can't he...
Cough Remedy for My 4 Year Old
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2010
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My daughter has severe cough. i rubbed vicks under her feet. but it is pretty bad. any other remedy?
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- A severe cough is worth getting checked out by a doctor. My 4yo grandson had a cough for a few weeks that was gradually becoming nastier. He wasn't feeling sick, and m...
- If it's a dry cough, you can try giving her a tablespoon of straight honey. It will help soothe and coat her throat. If it's a wet cough from post-nasal drip, you ca...
- Definitely honey! But make sure it's organic, raw honey. It's a delicious remedy that works wonders!
3 Year Old with LOTS of Gas
Asked by M.H. from Pine Bluff
on June 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
This may be a strange question, but has anyone else had trouble with their children having lots of gas? My youngest is 3 years old and has gas all the time...
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- Does he drink with a straw? if so, this is one way we acquire excess air in a abdomen so i would have him stop drinking through one. I am a family nurse practitioner...
- I'd say try yogurt. And it isn't just the lactose - certain vegetables and fruits can cause gas. And with care and special attention try a 1/2 tsp of baking soda in ...
- No personal viewpoint, but ran into these ideas http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/50/50.cfm http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_exgas_hhg.htm ...
Tylenol with Zyrtec?
Asked by M.R. from Milwaukee
on July 16, 2011
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Quick. Can you take Tylenol after just taking a Zyrtec? I have a pounding headache and am about to leave for the day.
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- I would call a pharmacist (CVS or Walgreens?) and ask that question.
- Absolutely...two totally different kinds of drugs. Good luck with that headache.
- I've found that Sudafed, the old one that you have to get from behind the counter, works best to get rid of a congestion headache. Sudafed PE doesn't work for me at a...
Help Fast! I Need to De-stress!
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on August 8, 2008
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My baby has been crying all day. I don't know if she's teething, or if she just doesn't feel good, but she's been whiny, and crying. She won't eat, or nap, and on top ...
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- Pray too! Definitely sounds like something's going on with the little one. Take deep breaths - set the baby down for a little bit while you just grab a breath of fresh...
- Get all the kids situated doing something safe and in the house. Go into another room where the kids aren't by you, and take 5 minutes to yourself. I have a 4month old...
- I hear you!! are you breast feeding? if so watch out what you eat! specialy anything that produces gas like brocoli and coliflawer, that will affect the baby.After eve...
Another H1N1 Question
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on November 2, 2009
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I noticed on some responses about H1N1 that some people say they have had it. I was wondering what your symptoms were, how quickly the flu came on, how long it lasted...
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- My kids were exposed, so I asked the other kids' mom and our pediatrician how to recognize it. The pediatrician said, sudden onset, high fever, cough. Especially watch...
- As for your other children (who aren't sick) -- they cannot fight flu bugs/viruses when deficient in vitamins — and most kids today are NOT getting essentials like V...
- 2 of my children had the fever, cough, sore throat and tiredness. I took the oldest to the doctor and she was tested for flu, but did not have it. If your daughter...
