Primary Care Physician
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Pediatricians
Asked by J.M. from Dover
on January 7, 2010
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The pediatrician that I have been taking my daughter to has made several errors pertaining to misc things in my childs care. Nothing, thank goodness, has been catastr...
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- Hi J., I would go to a new Ped. Find out who your friends use, or get recommendations from people you trust. I wouldn't stand for numerous mistakes when it comes ...
- J., Please change pediatricians! What you do know about this one is all bad! Our previous pediatrician missed a diagnosis for my daughter, making comments about ...
- I think you should switch doctors. This is your child's health and you shouldn't have to worry about how accurate the doctor's diagnoses is, you just need to be able t...
So Lazy
Asked by L.R. from Philadelphia
on January 5, 2011
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Hello,
This is so hard for me to admit, but I have been so lazy over this past year. When it comes to being a wife and mother I'm on top of everything(lunches, snac...
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- Hi there. First of all, I don't think you're crazy for wanting to stay at home w/your kids until they are older. I'm doing the same thing. Don't let anyone tear you...
- You are not lazy at all - you are a great mother who has made lots of sacrifices for what is best for her kids. And you are shouldering all the parenting responsibili...
- Depression is a weird thing, you can have it and not realize you have it. At times I suffer in depression as we recently moved out of state, away from loved ones a...
Back Pain-how to Talk with the Doctor
Asked by T.M. from Portland
on May 17, 2008
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For a few weeks now i started to have a really bad back pain when I'm laying down. I read A LOT on the internet and of course i got myself a diagnose- ankylosing spond...
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- Sorry this is so late but I wanted to give you a few ideas to do prior to your appointment. I work in a physician's office and you will get a lot farther if you come ...
- You do need to be an informed patient. As to your doctor laughing and saying it's just aging I have the following story to share. Mr. Thomsen, 80, was visiting his...
- Just simply ask the doctor if he thinks that's what it is. Tell him you were reading about it and have a hunch that you fill all the symptoms and want to know for sur...
My Baby Has Asthma - UPDATE
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2008
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My son had bronchiolitis when he was three months old, then it turned into asthma. Once he gets a cold, he starts coughing and then wheezing. So I have to give him t...
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- Hi: My grand daughter had a similar experience, and was pumped full of antibiotics, antihistimines etc., over and over and over. We took her to Dr. David Karaba at...
- Both of my children had asthma as infants and toddlers and did grow out of it with no side effects. We used the nebulizer often. I've heard that eliminating dairy ca...
- One of my good friends has a child with asthma... she said her symptoms were dramatically reduced when she switched to toxic-free cleaners in her home. I would be hap...
Any Recommendation for Kaiser Doctors?
Asked by V.E. from Denver
on April 25, 2009
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Hello ladies. I have a question for those of you that have Kaiser insurance. We are switching to Kaiser as of May 1st, and I need to find all of us new doctors. Does a...
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- I believe Dr English moved down there (SW)...she was our ped and we loved her.
- Hi V., We go to kaiser southwest plaza location off of wadsworth, my daughter who in 3 loves dr. Copp she is awesome with kids and so far my favorite dr. for her an...
- We just switched as well and chose Dr. Copp at KP Southwest (on S. Wads). I really like her, but we've only seen her once (12 month well-baby). Our nanny uses Dr. Kraw...
Hey Moms
Asked by S.J. from Ocala
on November 19, 2010
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I've been talking to you guys about my 2 year banging her head, and that the daycare was saying that this was not normal...talk to ped before he said normal... So took...
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- I used to babysit a little boy 20+ years ago that banged his head of the headboard of his crib to go to sleep. He eventually outgrew it and everything turned out fine....
- I would be LIVID. Obviously cooperate w/DCF, but I would not ever bring my child back to that daycare. Ridiculous that they would call for that, especially if you ha...
- Take a breath and don't freak out. Just because there was a report to dcf doesn't mean they will find a problem. They legally have to investigate everything even tho...
Worried and scared...heart Palpitations
Asked by S.D. from St. Louis
on March 9, 2010
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Hi All. I have had a funny feeling come over me every now and then...no ryhme or reason to it. When this feeling happens, I feel my heart go into a funny rythm/palpi...
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- I have the same thing. It started 13 years ago right after my duaghter was born. I did go to one doctor, he had me wear a monitor and they found my heart to be fine. ...
- Start with the cardiologist. If their tests come back normal, then speak to your GYN. There are several female conditions such as enometriosis that can cause this. ...
- Heart palpitations makes me think of an over active thyroid. I'm sure a cardiologist would also check your thyroid out as a possible source of problems.
35 Weeks Along MD Closed Practice Suddenly and No Dr. Will See Me!
Asked by N.S. from Kansas City
on October 7, 2009
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I am 22 years old and my Dr. closed her practice suddenly and dissapeared. I gave the office a request to transfer records and now the company that is handling the rec...
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- I moved here when I was 8 months pregnant and my old doctor told me that dr's cannot refuse to treat you when you are pregnant. Try my doctor's practice - they have s...
- Did you try Northland Women's Healthcare? I saw Dr Driskell there. Their # is ###-###-####. I really liked them. Thanks
- Hello N.! I am so sorry for what happened! I would be more than hacked off. I completely agree with calling around to hospitals. Try this one, it's called For Wome...
Panic Attack Meds
Asked by A.H. from New York
on July 28, 2010
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I need to find a new med. I was on paxcil for a while.. it worked.. then it stopped. now i'm on citalopram.. it is doing nothing. I want to feel better. I feel pa...
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- Panic attacks are a kind of anxiety disorder and are commonly prescribed by primary care physicians as well as specialists. Here's a list of drug classes that are c...
- This is a question best addressed with your psychiatrist. He/she is the most knowledgeable about the medication options and which ones might be best for you to try. I ...
- i used to use klonopin in college and it worked great! good luck!
Breast Cancer ?
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on October 16, 2011
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If breast cancer doesn't run in your family can you still get it? I did find a small lump the size of a pencil eraser and it's not like my normal lumpy breast right be...
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- Yes. Anyone can get it; the chances are higher with a family history but you do not have to have a family history to get it. Your age is not necessarily a factor eithe...
- You can definitely get breast cancer if it doesn't run in your family. Good for you for doing your self-exam. Keep your appointment. We will pray for you.
- Yes you can. There is a connection in families, but most women who get breast cancer don't have a relative with it. Is there any way you can get to the doc earlier, ...
