Life & Relationships: Benadryl
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Infant and Benadryl
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on October 8, 2008
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My 8 month old son weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and his doctor prescribed 1/2 teaspoon of Benadryl before bedtime. Everything I read says not to do it unless they are ...
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- What I would like to know is why your doctor has told you to give your 8 month old Benadryl in the first place? That I don't understand.
- M., Why is the doctor prescribing Benedryl? Depending on the reason there may be a natural and safer alternative. I am a chiropractor in Eastpointe and would be more...
- I have heard of giving smaller doses of Beadryl to younger babies but I'm just naturally hesitant whenever a doctor simply prescribes meds (especially if it is every n...
Giving Kids Benadryl to Sleep on Airplanes: Good Move or Needless Medicating?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on March 21, 2012
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Just read an interesting article on Salon.com (http://www.salon.com/2012/03/21/the_benadryl_solution/) about whether or not it makes sense to give kids Benadryl for th...
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Migraines and Pregnancy....
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on May 24, 2010
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Hello all! I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and started suffering from HORRIBLE headaches one week ago. I ended up in the ER the first night they started and back in...
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- I have migraines when not pregnant, but they are hormone-related and their frequency increased during my first trimester through the middle of my second. By the third...
- I had two of those with my first pregnancy, and they coincided with me taking iron supplements due to mild anemia. My doctor did have me get an MRI just to rule out a...
- when i didn't have tylenol #3 (which i just got from my dr) i'd take 4 of the baby tylenol (dissolves so gets in the system faster) with caffeine. caffeine speeds it u...
Anxiety During Pregnancy
Asked by M.S. from Indianapolis
on May 17, 2010
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Are any pregnant moms out there getting very anxious and nervous about their pregnancy in the last couple months? I have been having all kinds of fears about everythi...
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- My suggestion is to talk to other moms who have been through it, and maybe more importantly, consider hiring a doula for the birth. A good doula can help talk through...
- It's sad that this is what our society has produced:( No one ever used to worry about pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, they just knew it was what you did when you...
- I was anxious during the last few months of my pregnancy. Not about how the birth would go, but about weird things like - "What if I get into a crash on my way to work...
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Jacksonville
on September 15, 2009
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Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
Severe Itching in Pregnancy
Asked by T.M. from Salt Lake City
on September 13, 2008
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My sister is pregnant with her first baby and due in 2 weeks. For the past month she has experienced severe itching from head to toe. It is the worst at night and sh...
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- Your sister should demand a test to rule out cholestasis. My friend had it and it can be deadly for both mom and baby. Sometimes doctors are too dismissive. Your siste...
- I did not have a problem with itching during my pregnancies. However I do know people that have and it is a common side effect of pregnancy, especially where she is so...
- She should call the doctor. I experienced severe itching with my pregnancy and ended up being induced due to Cholestasis. It is a very serious problem with serious e...
Panic Attacks During Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on September 7, 2011
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Dear Moms,
I get panic attacks during pregnancy. This is clearly the result of some hormonal problem because I had it from the second trimester onwards during my fi...
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- I am a certified Homeopath and there are wonderful homeopathic remedies for panic attacks. Google homeopathy and panic attacks or call a good certified Homeopathy to ...
- My psychiatrist friend said panic attacks do not happen when you are asleep. It just can't happen. It could be sleep apnea, bad dreams, etc...if your doc says to take ...
- In addition to trying accupuncture & homeopathy, I would try hypnosis. John Koenig is great if you're in RI or MA. Good luck
Possible Food Allergy After Pregnancy?
Asked by D.W. from Salt Lake City
on April 10, 2010
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I have never had any kind of allergies before, but ever since I had my first baby 7 weeks ago, I've noticed some odd symptoms after eating certain foods. The insides ...
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- All 4 times I was pregnant the first thing that would happen to me was a seemingly allergic reaction to some metals and weird rashes all over my body. This would usual...
- This happened to me. I suddenly developed anaphylaxis to shellfish after I had a baby.Previously, it was my favorite food and I had been eating it all my life. The all...
- My initial response is that you could be reacting to the salt in the TV dinners. When I have something really salty, I have these same feelings. Not pregnancy relate...
Itching During Pregnancy
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on August 22, 2008
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Does anyone have a good suggestion for a lotion or oil for itching skin? I itch every where and its really bad at the end of the day. Im 36 weeks so not too much longe...
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- I developed allergies while preganat and had horrible itching and welts. The things that worked for me were Sarna lotion and Aveeno oatmeal baths. The Sarna comes in...
- I have used the Neutrogena sesame oil. It seems to do the trick. Best wishes to you with everything that is just around the corner. A.
- I used Sarna lotion. It was recommended by my OB and it worked great. I had been using Renew by Melaluca but it didn't even touch my itching. My itching was caused ...
Insomnia During Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from San Francisco
on October 7, 2008
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hello moms,
My sis-in-law is 24 weeks pregnant and the main issue she is facing is lack of sleep..Her best nights are when she gets 1-2 hours of sleep, and she is a...
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- Oh man, I could NOT get to sleep when I was pregnant- with my 2nd. This meant I had a 2yr old to contend with as well! My issues were this: 1)Family problems stressi...
- Your sister should not worry... My sister has the same thing. It is totally normal...my sister puts on relaxing music and it helps her mildly; alos, when your sister f...
- Benedryl....life saver for me. I can't sleep very well normally, pregnant or not. When I was pregnant it was a million times worse!! My doc let me take benedryl and I ...
