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Excessive Itching
Asked by M.T. from Bangor
on December 15, 2006
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Hey, Okay I know this sounds odd..But I want to know if anyone is having or have had during there pregnancie, excessive itching? I havent changed soaps or shampoos or ...
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- My belly itched during pregnancy because of all the stretching. I also have mild eczema and got a few rashes after giving birth. I used a little cortizone cream, whi...
- I also had the same thing during pregnancy but only on my arms and on my chin and the sides of my face. I developed a rash on my face but that went away after birth. B...
- Itching is a symptom of pregnancy ... i had it and I believe alot of women do ..so its not od ... you are 100% normal :)
Pregnant with Allergies
Asked by V.H. from Phoenix
on March 17, 2008
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I'm from So. Cal. and now my 2nd spring in phoenix I seem to have the same allergies my husband got last year. I'm the type that would just jump into any medication t...
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- Hi V.- Have you talked to your doctor about what allergy medications are safe during pregnancy? I was pregnant with my son back east and I have horrible allergies. I...
- I've always taken Benadryl during my pregnancies, even during the first trimester. My doctors have always said it is safe to take while pregnant. It will probably ma...
- I had the same problem with allergies and was told by my doctor it was safe to take Clartin D 24 hour. It work great for me. I took it with all 4 of my pregnancies a...
Pregnant and Sick!
Asked by K.W. from Cleveland
on September 8, 2007
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hi everyone...i am 6 months pregnant, and i feel lousy the last few days...i have a cold, and i was just wondering if anyone has advice on cold meds safe in pregnancy....
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- Hi K., i had the same thing this time last year when i was pregnant. you are limited with what you can take but i was also told sudafed was fine. the sudafed nasal c...
- I can't remember what kind of Robitussin was OK to take, but the only symptom it was for was a cough (it's an expectorant (sp?)) I would ask the pharmacist. Just re...
- I used Sudafed, the red tabs. Just make sure you drink lots of water too, they dry you out so easily. Try a vicks vaporizer in your bedroom.
Safe Anti-allergy Medicine for Pregnant Mom
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on March 25, 2008
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i am 13 weeks pregnant and i have such a big, big craving for crabs! my problem is i am slightly allergic to them. normally, i would just take one tablet of ceterizine...
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- Have you asked your doctor? I know there wasn't much if anything I was allowed to take. Eating crab or seafood is not that good for you while pregnant. Be careful. ;...
- Hi J., I heard that Benadryll is safe to take while you're prego, but ask the Dr. first. Can you substitute your cravings for crabs instead? Like imitation crab mea...
- I have bad allergies, and am pregnant too, and my dr. prescribed Zyrtec (before it went over the counter). It works great, but I don't know how it would do for food al...
Still Cant Grasp My 2Yr Old Son Has Asthma
Asked by A.S. from Reading
on January 30, 2012
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ever since he was 1 everytime he gets a cold which is every3 weeks it turns into asthma and the use of a nebulizer.
he was on the daily steroid mist but the dr said i...
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- Do you live near a freeway? Recent studies show increase in asthma in children who live within a certain distance of the freeway ( I think it's 900 feet --but I'm no...
- I was told kids generally outgrow asthma attacks by school age. My son(21 months) came down with RSV this month and he is now at high risk for developing wheezing with...
- First off, having asthma isn't related to whether you and your husband has it. Its a person by person condition. There were somethings that could have contributed to ...
Is It Safe to Take a Sleeping Aid While on a 12 Hour Flight?
Asked by M.D. from Las Vegas
on February 25, 2008
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I am 20 weeks pregnant with my first child, and am planning to take a trip overseas. I will be on a plane for nearly 12 hours and was wondering if it was safe to take...
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- Hi Maria, I relocated back to the states from AU (July). I was 20 weeks. Flight was 14 hrs. I didn't take anything as I was so exhuasted from relocating my family. I a...
- I think that it would be a much better idea for you to get clearance from you OB-GYN to fly first, then ask you M.D. if you can take OTC medication. Benadryl is the a...
- DEFINITELY consult with your doctor. you shouldn't be taking aspirin while pregnant. but your doctor is who knows your medical history or whatever else is going on w...
Terrible Ezcema
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on May 10, 2008
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My 4 year old daughter has bad ezcema but is in a study at Children's through which we get great medication that helps with her skin. My two year old son also has horr...
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- Hi S.! I know that you have gotten a lot of replies, but I wanted to add that my infant's eczema was related to a corn allergy. It is more common than you might think,...
- My daughter has eczema and I have several friends how's kids have it REALLY bad. One things that I would suggest and it works really well is Hemp Lotion. I get it th...
- Do your own research. A lot of ezcema is caused by food allergies. Western Medicine prefers to treat the symptoms, rather than look for the cause. Forget trying to ...
Breastfeeding
Asked by B.B. from Austin
on July 12, 2008
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Does anyone know of a product that a nursing mom can drink to help with breast milk supply or produce more
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- fenugreek? There is an herbal tea I used that helped. If you go to the health food store and ask they should be able to help you.
- B., My friend did mashmallow root to increase her milk. Or you could pump in between feedings. Good Luck! A. and The BOO!
- YOu might not believe this, but a friend of mine had tha tproblem and was told by her pediatrician to drink ONE light beer a day.....When she told me that I was shocke...
Mommy's Health
Asked by M.D. from Victoria
on October 26, 2008
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I always figured if I was going to post something it would be about my children and not about me, but here I am. Let me start at the beginning: I have had high blood p...
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- I am 26 years old and I also have been diagnosed with "hereditary" high blood pressure! I notice that I get headaces alot too with or without medication, I know it sou...
- You are way too young to be so sick. See about getting a complete workup while you are well, so, before the next migraine or whatever it may be. I would also find ou...
- Hi! My MIL went through that too...and she eventually found out it was food allergies! She's allergic to eggs, gluten, milk, sugar (she had a very high yeast count w...
Could This Simply Be a Cold or Be More Serious?
Asked by J.B. from Miami
on September 3, 2009
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I moved to FL from MI over a year ago. My son was almost 14 months at the time. I am a stay at home mom up until June then he moved to daycare. My son has experienc...
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- He may have a few diaphragm issues that need to be addressed where his belly has a little twist in it do to any constraint during pregnancy (in utero), delivery, or as...
- I wish I could help, but all I can offer is hope. My son was sick as you describe (minus the ear tubes and he talked at an average age). But he was sick for about SI...
- I will start by saying you probably aren't going to like my answer! But as both a doctor, and a mom who had a child with symptoms like yours, I can tell you: (the prob...
