Medications
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Medications Safe During Pregnancy
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on May 4, 2010
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I am 31 weeks pregnant and have been suffering for 2 weeks! I am tired of having mucus in my throat, a dry cough, a sore throat, headache and stuffy nose. My Dr told m...
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- Mucinex is safe but only the red or orange label (I cannot remember the color of the label, but the only either make red or orange not both =). I am pregnant and to...
- Another vote for call your pharmacist. I actually double check all drugs with the pharmacist, even for breastfeeding questions too. In my experience they are more kn...
- I am in your boat, but am at 38.5 weeks and having a c-section in 3 days. I do NOT want this cough after a c-section!! I started with Zyrtec, then Claritin, and now ...
Any Non Medicinal Suggestions?
Asked by M.G. from Dallas
on April 12, 2007
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I'm a real stickler for not taking medicine unless it's absolutely necessary (ie antibiotics for infections and things like that). My throat started hurting today, an...
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- M., Listerine or peroxide is always good for a sore throat. Also Halls vitamin C drops are great b/c they taste great and feel good to your throat and also have t...
- Definetly try a neti pot/ saline rinse, and there is a homeopathic cough syrup made w/ honey you can try from Healthy Approach or Market Street. D.
- This might sound weird, but I drink hot flavored jello when I have a sore throat due to allergies. It is something my mom started when we were kids and it works for m...
Medifast
Asked by E.W. from Houston
on March 16, 2009
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Hi moms - what does anyone know about medifast? Does it really work? Is it very difficult? Is it very expensive? Any info you can share will be appreciated. Thank you...
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- Hi! I've used the Medifast & it DOES work. One piece of advice though, be sure to realize in your mind that you must decrease your food intake during & after the weigh...
- hi, I started the program two weeks ago and I'm doing pretty good on it. I've lost 8 lbs. It is a little expensive, but hopefully will be well worth the results!! I d...
- Hi, I run a wonderful weight loss program and everyone I have placed on the program has lost weight! I have lost 30lbs myself. I am a mother of 5, just turned 50 la...
Mom's Medical Problems
Asked by B.R. from Columbus
on November 27, 2010
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Several years ago, my mom had diverticulitis, then shortly after being treated for it, she found that she had developed severe allergies to several medications, such a...
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- First I am not a doctor is she getting enough to eat and drink? Are there any new meds or old with these side effects? Does her GP think something else is going on?my ...
- I agree with Janet that heart issues can cause fluid relention big time. If her general doctor can't figure it out then she should ask him for a referal to a cardiolog...
- I agree with starting with her primary care doc; however, I'd be pretty forward about asking for areferral to an allergist if the primary seems stumped. Also consider...
Husband Is Having Medical Problems
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on June 25, 2011
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Hello Mom's, I'm hoping for some good & easy recipes & snacks for my beloved Hubby, who is having a few medical problems! He is pre-diabetic, & has really high cholest...
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- Foods that are high in fiber, coupled with drinking lots of water, are always a healthy choice (and can taste really good as well). Our family loves to eat black bean...
- There is a great book titled Save our Bones. It is written for people who want to reverse or prevent osteoporosis. But the eating plan is really what everyone should...
- If you are at all addicted to sugar and carbs I would start by resetting this. You can do this by following a low carb diet for 2 weeks. It really works-afterwards y...
Herbal or Non Medicated Ways to Get Rid of Sore Throat and Tight Chest
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 4, 2007
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I'm 28wks pregnant and I thinking I'm catching something. My throat is starting to hurt when I swallow,my chest is tight,and slight cough. I do not want to take any o...
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- Green tea with fresh squeezed lemon or lime and natural honey is a great all natural remedy. Make some homemade chicken noodle soup - it really does work. (let me kno...
- I would suggest you gargle with very warm salty water. And you may want to try rubbing Vicks on your chest and neck and also rub some on the bottoms of your feet at b...
- Hi B B, I don't know if you can take this when you are pregnant, but when I first feel a sore throat or cold coming on, I start taking 2 echinacea pills 2-3 times a...
Can You Answer Questions About Armour Thyroid Medicine?
Asked by B.P. from Dallas
on February 18, 2009
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My doctor recently did a saliva test to determine if I was menopausal, perimenopausal, or something else. I have had many symptoms so I had the whole work up...blood,...
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- I have had hypothyroidism for three years. I got frequent headaches when I first started taking Armour. Actually, I actually felt pretty horrible for the first two mo...
- I know you are supposed to take it twice a day and that most dr's don't know this. Armour is supposed to be split into two doses per day to make it evenly dosed throu...
- You don't mention what dosage of each pill is but I'll guess they are 1 grain (60 mg). The most common problem for folks that have issues like this when they start Ar...
Will My Mother in Law's Medicaid and Medicare Transfer to Another State? HELP!
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on December 14, 2010
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Hi there,
My Mother in Law needs to be moved down here to texas. Currently she is in Oklahoma and is not getting the care she needs.
We live in Texas and we are th...
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- Contact a social worker at the hospital she is currently in. I work at a hospital and have worked at a skilled nursing facility. There are people who can help you un...
- Medicare is a federal program and will transfer from state to state. but Medicaid is a state program and the qualifications can differ from state to state, so you wil...
- You should contact Medicaid in Texas. They should know how all that would work. Typically, if approved it is retro active so if she moved today and you did her pap...
Changing Medications (Depression)
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on January 12, 2011
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My doctor (OBGYN) put me on a prescription for depression a couple months ago. I think it has been helping, but after the first month the only side effect that has st...
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- I would see a psychiatrist (or at least your PCP), not an OBGYN, for 'mental meds.' The brain is tricky to diagnose, there are many factors, and there is some trial an...
- Absolutely agree with Julia N. I'm sure your obgyn is a wonderful and competent doctor but you really ought to see a psychiatrist. If you had a choice would you wa...
- It depends on the doctor whether or not he'll want to see you before changing medication. I agree with Martha that it might be better to see a specialist for anti-d...
Medical Insurance for Children
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on May 19, 2011
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Does anyone have any suggestions for medical insurance in Texas for children other than Medicaid? I have a friend that is divorced and husband has lost his job and can...
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- There is CHIP. It is medicaid, but the qualifications are different. http://www.chipmedicaid.org/
- If it has been less than 30 days (possibly 90) he can sign them up for COBRA, continuing ins through his emplyer. In fact, if there is a court decision that he must pr...
- I was at Care Now yesterday and I saw a brochure but I didn't read it, it said something about medical coverage for families for less that $20 a month, but I would ass...
