Older Child: Steroids
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Kindergartner with Major Mood Swings
Asked by A.K. from San Francisco
on December 2, 2010
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Okay, I am absolutely at the end of my rope. My 6 year old boy has lately been viciously mean to me, is hyper-active at home, and constantly in his little sister's fa...
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- I think you should take him to a doctor, but to tell you the truth, I'm not sure what kind of doctor. I've heard that steroids can continue to affect people long afte...
- I would definitely see a therapist...Tangled shouldn't be the type of movie a kid is scared about. Also, I recall my doctor explaining to me that at age 5/6 boys hor...
- I would talk to the pediatrician. I can reassure you if you have an concerns about ADHD that it's not something that comes on suddenly and it must be consistent at hom...
Ideas on How to Help SIL with Possible Preemie
Asked by B.R. from York
on July 22, 2010
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Hi Moms! My Sister in Law just went to the doctor's with bad cramps. Turns out they were contractions. She is 2 centimeters and 80% effaced. They're giving her med...
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- Modern medicine is amazing, I had a friend who started having contractions in her 29th week and actually ended up delivering her daughter LATE! My best advice is try ...
- As a mom of a preemie, I bonded with the smell of hospital soap and my electric breast pump. If she wants to breastfeed get together with some friends and buy her a go...
- Well I am hopeful she will saty pregnant. I just had my daughter two weeks ago. At 23 weeks I was put on bedrest so we could prolong the pregnancy and we made it to 38...
More Bad News :(
Asked by C.W. from Columbia
on March 27, 2009
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hi everyone, i posted another message a few days back about my dad...he has stage 4 colon cancer that's spread to his liver and his lungs. we found out today thru an m...
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- I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. We just lost a friend to colalrectal cancer. She was diagnosed 9/2008 with the cancer in the colon, spots on the liver and tum...
- C., Every case is so different. My dad's small cell lung caner was discovered in October 05. He had chemo and then radiation (there is no surgery for this type) In...
- Hi. So Sorry to hear about your dad's condition. I am a mommy of 4 angels-ages 11,7,3,5 mths. but I am also a minister. I will pray for not only your dad but for your ...
Nephrotic Syndrome
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on January 21, 2009
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My son was thought to have allergies, and has just been diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome. He has low protien in his blood levels and high protien in his urine. I ha...
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- A 2nd opinion def. as I would wonder why the Dr decided to give out antibiotics so freely to a 2 yr old. You said he had a cold. So why give an antibiotic for a cold??...
- Hi S., I am a wellness consultant and see many challenges with our children today. Experts advise us our health is created by our home environment. ...
- S., What kinda of cleaners are you using?! All the stuff we buy at the stores can actually cause allergies and it is really bad for our kids!ESP if you they are ind...
Desperate Seeking Eczema Relief for My Child!
Asked by B.B. from Muncie
on August 1, 2012
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My almost 6 year old has been suffering from eczema for about 4 years now. Nothing seems to calm her itch. We have tried numerous and I do mean numerous products and I...
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- When she has an active rash, use the steroid cream. It will take at least a week to start to work, especially if you've left it untreated for a long time. Once the...
- My husband worked in the pharmacy in the Navy for almost 21 years and he always mixed two creams together for our daughter. I can't think of what they are called, but ...
- Our ped gave us Acid Mantle for eczema. Worked like a charm. :)
Hives
Asked by L.S. from Dayton
on March 11, 2008
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My 8 year old son in covered in hives from head to toe. I took him to the doctor yesterday and they were not able to give me much advice. He does have alot of allergie...
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- Hi L., My son is allergic to just about everything and breaks out in hives all the time. We basically keep Benedryl in stock so that will be just about the only thi...
- I used to get really bad hives when I was a kid. These are the most itchy, miserable things ever. Aveeno baths helped provide some relief. I would encourage you to ...
- I sometimes have that problem...with myself. Could he have stepped in something that was dropped or used on the floor? I would try to give him an oatmeal bath. That's ...
Just Found Out I'm Pregnant Again
Asked by K.H. from Naples
on March 27, 2010
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I guess I should be jumping for joy but I'm very nervous...
My daughter is turning 1 on April 5 and I just took a pregnancy test today and it's positive. No we wer...
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- I had a daughter first then when she was 3 I had another daughter then 13 months later a son. It's hectic but with God's help you get thru it. I hope you have grandp...
- it's understandable to be nervous, But you will love it! My two children are 17 months apart and it is the best. We wanted to have our children close in age because th...
- My second daughter was born on Nov. 28, 1987 and my first was on Dec. 29, 1985 so you can see they were not quite two years apart. I would not have had it any other wa...
Night Time Dry Cough
Asked by S. from Dallas
on October 18, 2006
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My 6 year old daughter has 2 problems,
a) She experiences night time dry cough thoughout the year..but mostly more during winter. Cold weather, spicy, or junk food ...
Help with Asthmatic Child.
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on January 13, 2010
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I have a 6 year old that has had problems with breathing for a while - I'm at my wits end. Please give me some advice.
He has sleep apnea, he seems perfectly fine ...
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- Did your ENT say why he had to wait until he was 18? I Googled 'deviated septum in children' and on the first page there were Children's Hospitals posting the procedu...
- Just wanted to add that you can use the homeopathy and Lithy Tree and Briar Rose drops on top of all the prescribed medication without negative interaction. You don't...
- D., Have you switched to non-toxic cleaners? The cleaners you use, even certain furniture or carpeting can cause asthma. Truly some changes in the home could make a...
Any Other Options You Have Tried for a Toddler's Very Severe Asthma?
Asked by A.K. from Norfolk
on April 22, 2009
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I am writing this in hopes to have any and all suggestions and personal experiences sent my way! My little guy who is now 3 years old has been battling asthma/allergi...
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- A., I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I agree with the majority of the posts. I have not been to this particular doctor but I do know that sh...
- OMG, sounds like your little guy needs a serious detox treatment !My daughter had respitory issues , when she was 2, we were on Albuterol/Xopenex pretty much every 2 w...
- Hi A., I'm so sorry to hear about your little guy. I'm thankful that so far neither of my two....well...you know, I don't like to say it or type it. I've had discus...
