Older Child: Steroids
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Itchy Dog
Asked by S.E. from New York
on February 11, 2012
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my 9 year old yellow lab has always been an itchy dog and its always been a little worse in the winter when his skin gets dry from the cold air.. but now its worse tha...
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- Hi! We had a dog tormented by being itchy. We got nowhere with the vet. We finally figured out he was allergic to the dyes in the dog food. If you aren't already divin...
- He may have an allergy to some element in his diet. Many dogs do, and itching/scratching until they have bald patches is one "symptom". Talk to your vet and see if t...
- my friend gives her dog Benadryl, as per instructions from her vet. I once had a cat like you described, but we ended up putting her to sleep, because no matter what...
Tonsil & Adnoid Removal
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on January 22, 2011
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My 6 year old son is scheduled to have surgury to remove both next month. His tonsils are very enlarged - always have been- and it is affecting his eating/sleeping, e...
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- My son had his tonsils/adenoids removed when he had just turned 4. His were so large they almost touched each other at the back of his mouth. We tried reducing them ...
- My daughter was also six when she had hers removed. As for pain meds working, we don't know since she refused to take them (has always had an aversion to liquid/chewa...
- My husband had tonsils, uvula, and the upper pallet cut back and they did keep in the hospital overnight but when he got out he seemed fine. He said it hurt, but he s...
"Help with Getting My Young Son to Focus at School"
Asked by S.M. from Milwaukee
on January 25, 2007
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My 6 year old son is having trouble following directions and staying focused durring the school day. We've been trying to work hand in hand with his 1st grade teacher ...
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- Hi there. Two ideas pop into my head. First, what about having your child on a behavior checklist so that your son is rewarded for following directions etc. You can ...
- S., I'm going through the exact same thing right now. The biggest difference is it is with my daughter and she is in the 2nd grade. She does finish her work and her...
- S.- I just want to give you the view from a teacher/counselor... First off, remember that the teacher has other kids to attend to during the day and more social oppor...
Chronic Croup
Asked by L.R. from Richland
on September 7, 2009
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My 10 year old has chronic croup we end up in the er at least every three months and it takes 2 or 3 middle of the night visits to clear it up. We have seen tons of a...
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- does he have asthma? I suppose you would have said that if he did. How about his throat? Are his tonsils a problem?
- L., I cannot stress the important of good nutrition. We don't seem to be getting this in our foods. This might be something you want to check out. 12/8/1999 1:...
- i agree about diet. it could be something as simple as an intolerance to dairy. it's common that children will get colds/coughs and have one constantly. my son has a m...
Just curious...when Did You & Your Daughter Get Your First Period?
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on June 20, 2007
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I have a 7 year old daughter who I hope is a long way from puberty. I got my first period at 11. My mom was 14. Most of my friends seemsed to start between 12 and 14. ...
Guillian Barre Syndrome
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on April 12, 2009
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Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with this? What was the treatment? How long before he/she was "normal" again. My 8 year old niece was recently diagnosed with...
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- I just wanted to note that it is an immune response to foreign antigens, it can be a side effect to vaccines, but the diseases you are vaccinating agains could have pr...
- Poor child! It's a side effect to our vaccines that pediatricians don't tell patients about. The father of my SIL developed GB after a flu shot, and he was in th...
- recently asked my 9-yr-old's oncologist about immunoglobulin. she said it's only given to the kids who have repeated infections w/immune systems at nearly zero (i.e.,...
Atopic Dermatitis
Asked by S.K. from New York
on July 23, 2009
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Hi ,
Please let me know if you can advise on how to control severe atopic dermatitis(Eczema) for my 8 year old son. He is having it all over the body from scalp to ...
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- Hi, we have the same problem (a tad less severe) with our 9 month old. Nothing and I mean nothing has worked for this poor child. My in-laws swear by this cream that...
- use a dehumidifier in the house and 400 thread count sheets or HIGHER. to block out dust mites, NEW polyester fill pillow And wash his sheets atleast ONCE per we...
- Hi S., According to Aruveydic medicine, your child is diplaying signs of excess heat. Further, things that come and go are a matter of the liver getting cleansed. ...
HELP! - Strange Rash on Son
Asked by C.P. from New York
on March 10, 2009
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Hi Ladies i have a little bit of a problem. My 6 yo son has a strange rash (well it looks like a whole bunch of little bites)they go across his lower back (where pant...
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- C., Any time your child has a rash that spreads you should take him to the Dr. There are so many things it could be and Dr can hopefully identify it and treat it. M.
- First and foremost - GO TO THE DOCTOR! Second - if your son goes into wooded areas this may be something known as "chiggers" which are little bugs that in-bed in your...
- check into bed bugs and do it right away. If you have them, your son is fine but it's a pain in the $#@ for you. Good luck!
Strange Rash
Asked by B.T. from Orlando
on October 29, 2009
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My 6 year old daughter broke out in this strange rash a few days ago. She has no other symptoms, and there have been no changes in detergent, soap, etc. in our house. ...
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- Dear Mom, She may have a form of eczema. I have it; and when my son was young he had psoriasis. Eczema comes in different forms, but almost always involves a r...
- Could be an allergy from something she ate, ringworm, a bug bite, contact dermatitis from jewelry or something else she touched....there are several reasons for a rash...
- She is allergic to certain foods. Have her NAET tested to eliminate the offenders and then she can go on to eat those foods without incident. MOst offenders are milk (...
After Surgery for My Daughter.
Asked by D.R. from Washington DC
on June 17, 2009
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My 6 year old daughter had her tonsils and adenoids out yesterday. She will not eat anything. She will take sips of water or chicken broth and will occasionally suck...
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- Hi there. I used to work as a ped's nurse. We would give the kids pretty much anything soft right after surgery, we would try to avoid milk based products because it...
- Hi, D., I think you are doing all you can. Children heal quickly, so she should turn the corner soon. My daughter had hers out at 19; she lost 10 lbs. in a week!!! ...
- D.: Hello! I was 31 when I had my tonsils out. And the pain is something I remember vividly! Everytime I ate or drank, I felt like I was swollowing crushed glass. ...
