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My Son Won't Take Medicine. Help!
Asked by E.E. from New York
on December 17, 2010
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He used to take it fine. In fact, he used to LOOOOVE the gross liquid vitamin. But the last 3 times I've tried to give him medicine (tylenol for a high fever twice,...
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- how old is he? last summer my 8YO had to take a rather unpleasant liquid antibiotic for pneumonia and trying to 'hide' it in things like chocolate milk didn't help, b...
- Tylenol suppositories.
- Shaken up in hot chocolate (lukewarm) worked for us for years... and then one day... it didn't. Aaaargh. Chewables were a nightmare. ODDLY... what worked was "swallowa...
Asthma & Steroids
Asked by A.T. from Yuba City
on April 1, 2008
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Hello,
I am seeking advice from other Mom's that have experience with young Children with Asthma. My son who was born with Asthma has been on Allergy medicine and (a...
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- It seems like so many are going through the same situation. My daughter started with allergies and asthma as a baby as well. We had her on liquid steroids 2 times a da...
- Hi A., All three of our children including my husband and I suffer from allergies. Since we moved to East Contra Costa County, I can add allergy induce asthma to my l...
- Singulair was that magic pill for my son who is now 7. He has had asthma since he was very young. We started him on the Singulair a little over 2 years ago. It has ...
Had Success in Treating Ezcema Without Steroids?
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on April 27, 2008
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My baby is 7 mo old now and he has had ezcema for two months now. It has gotten progressively worst. I was able to manage it with eliminating foods he is alergic to fr...
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- Definitely get a consult with an allergist, but also know that keeping the skin moist with a low-allergenic cream (I like Eucerin; it is really thick but I used to sla...
- Hi M. I heard good things about Calendula cream for which you can buy in a health food store.. or go to California baby.Com I saw a show on view from the bay, wher...
- Our son has had relatively mild eczema, fortunately, but in my search for some solutions I found this link -- it's the site of a family who discovered detergents were ...
My Daughter Refuses to Take Medicine with Out a Fight
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on November 15, 2008
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Hi moms. Im hoping that someone might have an idea or can steer me towards something that works. My daughter has had a cold for almost a week now. Thursday 11-13, she ...
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- We have been there! For a while, the ONLY thing that worked was orange juice. I only put a small amount of juice into my daughter's cup, and put the medicine in ther...
- Hi A., A reward to go with the medication would likely help. Most kids respond well to having more control over the situation so allowing her to take the medication...
- It's OK that she hates medicine, you actually don't want her to fall in love with taking it all the time. I have to force my daughter too, it's really the only way. ...
Whats Your Trick to Get 6 y.o. to Take Medicine
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on August 16, 2011
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Son had tonsils out today....has lots of liquid meds to take...antibiotic (1 teasp 3x) , steriod (1 tsp 3x), pain meds (3 tsp 4x)....so a total of 18 tsp to get down t...
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- Aww poor little guy. After all he had a surgery in his throat and taking anything is a last thing he wants to do. My daughter really didn't want to take anything whe...
- Our pediatrician told me to get the medicine in powder form (in other words, don't have the pharmacist mix it for you and put it in a bottle) from the pharmacy and mix...
- Like another poster said, try letting him administer it to himself via syringe or dosing cup. Have a good drink for a chaser. (coke, sprite, etc...) Definitely find ou...
Pulmicort - Steroids for Asthma/Lung Issues
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Do any of you have children who have taken Pulmicort or another steroid for asthma/lung issues. My son was born 3 months premature and therefore had immature lungs. ...
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- D., My son has to use a steroid for his lungs during weather changes to. He has seasonal asthma and it is the only way we have found to not end up with pneumonia and...
- My daughter was born with double pneumonia and we experienced many breathing treatments with Albuterol and Pulmicort. I found that the Pulmicort cleared things up in r...
- Hi D., I would trust your doctor and give your son the Pulmicort. He obviously believes that the benefits outweigh the risks. If you don't trust him, you should fin...
Unusual Behavior May Be Linked to Children's Zyrtec Allergy Medicine
Asked by S.C. from Louisville
on September 30, 2008
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My 7yr old son has been taking Children's Zyrtec Allergy medicine for the past 2 weeks. My husband and I have witnessed some major behavior changes in our son. He se...
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- Certainly eliminate and see what happens..It's a definite possibility. Then you'll have that answer. If you need alternatives, try Claritin (I found that it doesn't wo...
- of course, read the side effects pamphlet and talk to the doc, but YES, it could be - especially if his behavioral changes started at the same time. my kids have never...
- I had the same experience with my daughter. Both she and her sister were taking Zyrtec and her sister was fine but she was terrible. Her pediatrician said that some ...
Natural or OTC Remedies for Cough ..
Asked by A.B. from San Antonio
on June 19, 2007
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I have a 5 1/2 month old little girl who has had a cough for about 4 days now. It has gotten worse instead of better and I think she needs to take something to help he...
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- A., I remember my little one ALWAYS got sick around that age. It is safest to check with the doctor on dosages for OTC cold or cough meds however I use a Vick's wa...
- Hi A., I am into holistic health care remedies myself..my holistic health care practioner has always recommended to dry up the drainage that is causing the cough....
- Pediacare worked pretty well for my son when he was about that age. He had a cough for months and Dr's were no help anyway. The medicine relieved it for him so he co...
Allergy Shots and Asthma Meds
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on April 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I am asking for your advice regarding asthma and allergy treatments for little ones. I am nearly at my wit's end dealing with my four and a half-year-ol...
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- 1st off I have two children who have asthma and sesonal allergies. They have been on singular since they where babies and in the last two years they have been put on P...
- Hello, I'm not sure how young the babies can have allergy shots, but I see an allergist as well as my 12 month old son. Our son has a milk and soy allergies. He a...
- Hello R. - I don't have little ones with allergies & asthma, but I have had it myself since I was two. I can honestly say that the shot have done wonders for me. I...
Allergy Medicine - Child's Reaction
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on May 25, 2010
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Hi mamas,
Has anyone given their child zyrtec (sp?) and was there any reaction to it? My almost 4 year old just saw his peditrician and he said he has very mild se...
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- My daughter takes zyrtec. She's five and doesn't have any reaction. I'm sure it varies from child to child, but when she takes it before bed - she falls asleep on t...
- I give my 4 yo daughter zyrtec. I have noticed that it tends to rev her up if she gets it before bed. Also, it kind of worries me to give her any OTC medication befo...
- if its mild then why bother medicating him? i would just let it be. saline his nose every night, neti pot when hes old enough and ready
