Medicine: Meijer
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Getting My Toddler to Take Yucky Medicine
Asked by B.W. from Detroit
on August 5, 2008
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I need help! My two year old is supposed to take Fer-in-sol (iron supplement) because her hemoglobin is a little low. I cannot get her to take it. I tried mixing wi...
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- I know an oral vitamin that tastes better that would fill the need that she has. Let me know if you want information! S. ____@____.com
- My son in 23-months-old and when I want him to take his medicine (sometimes it is yucky tasting) I grab a straw and suck it up and then hold the top of it and ask him ...
- I hate it when moms use this site to criticize other moms instead of answering the question that was asked. All 3 of my children have been on Prednisolone for the tre...
Immediate Prescription Assistance
Asked by T.S. from Cincinnati
on April 18, 2008
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I am looking for anyone who can help or has ideas that might help. My grandma went to pick up her prescriptions this evening and was told she is no longer covered on g...
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- T., Could these be some of the meds that Wal-mart advertises for $4.00?? If not I would have her call her doctor and see if he/she can prescribe the one's that are!! ...
- Talk to her doctor. They get several "samples" of medication so they should be able to help. also contact the companies who manufacture the medicine, most of them have...
- walmart & kroger now have prescriptions that cost 4.00 for generics, if her doc can give the same thing that is generic then that will save her alot of money. also ast...
How to relieve a bad cough in a 2 year old?
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on December 30, 2007
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My 2 year old daughter has a bad cold. I know we dont have any drugs to get rid of the cold.. But is there anything that will help stop the coughing so she can sleep....
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- Try giving 1/2 tsp of buckwheat honey a half-hour before bed. My daughter had a cough that kept her and our family up at night for over a week. She had been to the d...
- L., Call your doctor before giving your daughter ANY over the counter cough or cold medicine. Many have been recalled or not recommended by Pediatricians and the FDA...
- Yes, you can put Vicks vaporub on her feet and cover them with pure cotton socks. You may want to do this when she is napping or sleeping. Good luck!
Looking for Generic Prenatal with DHA
Asked by E.M. from Indianapolis
on January 13, 2009
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Has anyone had luck finding either a generic prenatal or one of the free prenatal vitamin programs (like at Marsh, Meijer, etc.) that has DHA (the omega-3 fatty acid) ...
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- I couldn't take prenatal vitamins with either of my pregnancies. I ended up taking Flintstone's chewables. :) I'm not certain they have DHA in them, but I wouldn't b...
- Hmmm...I wasn't aware that DHA was an important ingredient for prenatal vitamins. I know that it is a critical ingredient now added to formulas and baby food...but I ...
- Hi E., I was able to find one at Walgreens or CVS. I'm almost positive it was Walgreens. It is two pills but it was around $25 for 60 pills which would be less than...
Looking for Alternative Medicine Doctor's
Asked by S.N. from Detroit
on June 16, 2010
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My 17 year old is suffering from what appears to be eczema but he says it doesn't itch. When I took him to our family doctor he prescribed steroids. He did use them ev...
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- Edit: Ask around for a traditional doc who thinks outside the box. My doctor is an MD, but she is an out of the box thinker and certainly too tries natural first. ...
- I wish your son well in dealing with his eczema. While I believe there is merit to some alternative medicine, please be very careful in seeking alternative treatmen...
- Hi S., Eczema is a tough issue. If you like, I could send you a sample of some Arbonne baby wash, which works amazing well on eczema. My pediatrician actually has a...
4 y.o. With Bad Case of Eczema
Asked by K.W. from Muncie
on December 30, 2008
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My four year old daughter has had Eczema on and off since she was born. In the past I have taken her to the pediatrician and gotten a prescription for a skin cream. ...
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- I have had really good luck with a cream by Gentle Naturals- It's Disney Baby, it has Pooh and Piglet on the front. It's just called Baby Eczema Cream. I've gotten i...
- I had eczema as a baby, and now it has flaired up for the last 13 yrs. I have it on my hands. The last 10 yrs were horrible and I was seeing a dermatoligist trying to...
- Hello!I did not have time to read all the responses ,so sorry if I repeat. My daughter had terrible eczema and she also has asthma. Our daughter"s allergist told us to...
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by T.B. from Detroit
on August 23, 2008
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I am just pregnant with my 2nd child & wondering if anyone can recommend a good generic brand prenatal vitamin. I am currently taking Stuart prenatal vitamins & took ...
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- I took over the counter prenatal vitamins since they were WAY cheaper. My doctor compared the ingredients with what she prescribed and agreed that the OTC was just fi...
- My doctor explained to me that the cost and the brand name mean very little - it matters what's in the vitamins and the percentages. I also talked to my sister-in-law...
- Hi T.! Congratulations on Baby #2!! There are some very specific things to be asking for in a supplement, especially with the little one inside. How committed ...
What is the best over the counter medication to cure swimmer ear
Asked by M.V. from Chicago
on August 22, 2008
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Anyone know what to do for swimmer's ear? My doctor gave me a prescription for these ear drops (antibiotic) which i was going to get filled but w/my insurance having ...
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- See this website http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/home-remedies-for-swimmers-ear-2735.html The thing is once you get rid of it is not to get it back. I swim...
- The over the counter product named "Swim-EAR" works for me. I also was listening to the Peoples' Pharmacy on NPR and they recommend the over-the-counter drops becaus...
- My dad used to heat up sweet oil on a tablespoon (out of the set you use to eat with) and would pour it into the ear that had the problem and thne clog it with a cotto...
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Cough & Congestion
Asked by J.F. from Saginaw
on January 4, 2008
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Hello everyone. Does anyone out there know of a good decongestant and cough suppresant? My son is 2 and has an awful cough and is very congested. I have tried the v...
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- Hello J. - Have you tried the Vicks Vapor Rub on his feet? I know that sounds crazy but I have read a lot about it. Before putting him to bed, put the rub on his feet...
- I have tried Robitussin DM (the one with Guifasin in it, which is an expectorant). It's not the best tasting - and usually involves bribery to get my 4 yr old to take...
- Hello J., I'm new to Mamasource as of yesterday. I've had some experiences with this that I can share with you. Be sure to eliminate all milk products until his...
