Pregnancy Diarrhea
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Just Wondering...
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on January 11, 2011
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My SIL is going to college to be a medical assistant...She and I were were discussing my 11 month old son the other day and I said "he must be getting another tooth". ...
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- It's probably different for all children. I always thought it was related but my daughter is cutting her 6th tooth and she's never had a diaper rash. If she gets anyth...
- Just because medicine has not determined it to be so doesn't mean that it isn't the case for YOUR baby. I don't know of a single thing in life that is absolute--you kn...
- I have always believed that they get stomach upsets when teething and the excess acid drains from the stomach into their bowels causes the diaper rash.
How Do You Get Rid of Hemorrhoids???
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on August 15, 2011
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This is embarrassing, but ever since I had my third child (almost 4 years ago) I have had them. They only flare up at certain times of the month, but I can't seem to g...
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- That's awful you still have them! I get them after each baby (except my c-section). Witch Hazel helps...which is what is in the Preparation H pads. After I have a b...
- Just keep a tube of preparation h handy!! It works wonders. I had them too, after delivering my first child. I had them surgically removed (WORST PAIN EVER, WORSE T...
- unfortunately - the only way to get rid of them is by having a hemorrhoidectomy - they actually cauterize and remove them....you sit on a dougnut for several weeks... ...
Stomach Flu and Pregnant?
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on December 26, 2007
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Hello - I am currently about 5 weeks pregnant and over the last few days I have had a sinus cold and the stomach flu. Everyone in my house had been throwing up/diarrh...
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- Hi J. M Keep on drinking water don't stop. Try to rest as much as you can. 7up and crackers is what i use to eat win i had the flu. And call and tell your doctor and...
- I think so long as you stay hydrated, you'll be fine. It's no fun having the flu, and even less fun when you're pregnant. Are you feeling any better now? If the vom...
- I would recommend taking Probiotics. This is healthy bacteria for your gut and provides a layer of protection when confronted by unhealthy material. It is all natura...
Natural Ways to Induce Labor
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on September 2, 2010
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Anyone have any suggestions for natural ways to induce labor? Anything that worked for you in the past?
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- I don't have any advice but THANKS for asking this...I was literally just thinking about asking the same question. haha
- I have heard sex helps things along :) I also heard eggplant. I tried them both, lol, and still went past my due date.
- I know my pedicurist wouldn't let me sit in the massaging chair because of a reccomendation by the State Medical Board that it can throw women into premature labor. S...
Shellfish (Crab) While Breast Feeding--yes or No?
Asked by L.!. from Austin
on January 1, 2011
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Oh, mommy brain struck... I can't remember the rules!! I've been exclusively nursing my 3 month old. I bought crab for new years eve dinner, but then wondered wheth...
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- I didn't change any of my eating habits while I was nursing. I did keep track of what I ate just in case she had a reaction to something so I knew what I needed to cha...
- I say eat it! Yes I agree not 3x a week because of mercury levels. But my lactation consultant said that its good to eat amount of highly allergenic foods while nursin...
- I haven't had crab specifically but I have eaten shrimp, catfish and tuna oh and I had escargo the other night...I don't think any food in moderation is a problem whil...
Seeking Advice on Metformin
Asked by K.R. from Dayton
on August 5, 2008
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I am writing to see if anyone has any experience with using Metformin. My doctor recently prescribed it for insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome. I also have hypoth...
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- I am on Metformin right now for insulin resistance. It makes me nauseous most of the time but the dr says my body will eventually get used to it. Weight loss is the ke...
- Hi K., With Metformin I dropped 50lbs with an excercise program daily with cardio. After I lost the 50lbs I maintained at a good weight for 6 yrs. It also helped m...
- My only problems were nausea (sp?). I suppose taking it with food would help, which I tried, but I still was nausious. I didn't lose any weight, but I don't have muc...
Pregnant, Had the Flu and Now Just Can't Replenish My Body!!!
Asked by C.S. from New York
on August 12, 2010
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I am 6 moonths pregnant and had been vomiting and had diahrrea for two days, am much better now, but just can't seem to get my strencth or energy back. any advice on w...
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- Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids - you have 50% more blood in your body which is mostly water - so normally you'd need more than the 64oz per day anyway. Eat...
- You might not be fully better. I see you live in the NYC Metro area. I live in NYC and my whole family has gotten sick with something like you describe, where we got '...
- Pedialyte is the best. If that doesn't work , go to the hospital for fluids.Hope you feel better soon:)
Seeking Comfort
Asked by A.T. from Cheyenne
on July 19, 2008
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I'm in my first trimester w/ my 2nd child. I have gas really bad, and it's really uncomfortable. I didn't have any problems w/ this w/ my first child. What foods shoul...
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- Try beano and/or gas-x to help get rid of the gas. Limit or avoid beans (the magical fruit), onions, garlic... and you'll just have to pay attention to what else give...
- Gas is such an embarrassing part of pregnancy! I would ask your doctor or the pharmacist what you can take. I know you can take Tums for acid indigestion, heartburn,...
- Ugh, I will never forget the gassiness I had while pregnant too! The things we endure for the cute babies, huh? One suggestion I read in a book (What to Expect when yo...
Milk Allergy Symptoms?
Asked by J.L. from Seattle
on April 10, 2008
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For those of you who's kids are allergic/sensitive to milk, what were their symptoms?
My daughter is 13 months and we are close to completing the transition from fo...
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- Hey J., It sounds like a milk allergy to me. Another substitute milk would be almond milk - of course, you'd want to make sure she doesn't have allergies to almonds...
- My kids and I (45) have severe dairy and environmental allerigies. FOOD/DAIRY allergies symptom SPECIFICALLY show up as a rash inside of elbows and on backside of knee...
- I am still breastfeeding our almost 16 month old because of his milk allergy. I am in the process of introducing soy/rice milk mixture as we would like to ween him soo...
Castor Oil
Asked by A.G. from Detroit
on February 25, 2008
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I'm looking for moms out there who have tried Castor Oil to induce labor. How much did you take? How did it work? Side effects? Any regrets? Would you do it again...
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- A.~ Poor momma, I understand your impatience, but the reason the things you have tried aren't working is because it simply isn't time yet! :) Trust your body and yo...
- You should consult with your Doctor. Castor oil induces labor by causing your digestive system and bowels so much distress that the spasms may induce labor. I know i...
- Hi A.. It is not worth it, well so says a friend of mine who lived with me while she tried it. She was a day over due and said she would try anything. Well she took...
