Sickle Cell Disease: Toddler
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I Would like Info on Sickel Cell Trait
Asked by T.P. from Kansas City
on February 18, 2007
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I am 8 mos pregnant and I just found out that my baby's father has the sickel cell trait. He has 3 children from past relationships and he says that even though he is ...
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- Your baby will be checked for the trait when it's born. Just because your boyfriend carries the trait, doesn't mean the baby will have it. Both of you have to have t...
- Just type in sickel cell in the computer and lern, learn, learn is the spelling sickle or sickel? I believe le
- www.kidshealth.org has a really good article about it. Truman Medical Center has a Sickle Cell Research Center, as well.
2 Year Old Getting Blood Drawn
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 20, 2010
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So I took my 2 year old to the pediatrician for immunization and flu shot.... When we left, I was given a paper for her to have her blood drawn??? they said that its n...
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- Find out what tests your doctor is performing. Once you get the results, keep a copy. I have a large notebook filled with all my son's blood test and various other m...
- Your doctor must have ordered the blood draw. I would ask him/her to explain the reasons. 90th percentile for anything just means that 90% of all babies are smalle...
- I'm so sorry you are worried about this....There could be numerous reasons why they are doing a draw. The easiest way to put your immediate fears to rest would just to...
Skin Color and Biracial Identity
Asked by A.J. from Boston
on June 4, 2009
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I'm biracial, half black, half white. My husband is white and our 9-month old son has very light skin--he looks white. There have been several occasions when I've be...
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- That is awful that people say those things to you. Someone once said (maybe Ann Landers..) to answer such inappropriate questions with a question like, "Why do you wa...
- Hi A., Personally, I think it is rude and an indication of ignorance to question anyone because they don't think a child looks like the parent. That being said i...
- as far as the comments go i would say proudly no i am his mother and leave it at that.some people just don'tget that we are all human and shouldn;t look at the color o...
Tv, Toddler and Autisim???
Asked by A.M. from College Station
on March 4, 2010
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I was on a friends website just a few mins ago and their was a post about tv=autism! I have an 18 month old who watches tv here and there but it's basicly background n...
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- I have a son with an autism spectrum disorder, saying that and telling you that I don't know everything about autism, I am almost positive that tv does not cause autis...
- as the mother of an autistic (asperger's syndrome) child I can honestly say that I don't believe TV has had anything to do with it. The only time he sits still long en...
- I have never heard of a TV/Austism link, but it has been shown to cause developmental and language delays plus a whole host of possible problems. TV as background noi...
Seeking Mom's to Special Needs Kids.
Asked by C.S. from Lubbock
on December 5, 2006
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My 3 year old son has ADHD/ODD combined, hearing loss, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, and Speech and Develpmental delays in his fine motor skills. I'm seeking moms w...
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- Hello! I have two little girls ages three and one. Both of them have a blood disorder called sickle cell anemia. Because of this, I too am a stay at home mother. ...
- I have a 7 year old daughter that was diagnosed adhd, odd, and bipolar. I also have a 21 month old son that is showing the same signs that my daughter was showing at t...
- I have a duaghter that is ADHD and I would love to chat with you sometime when you get a chance.
Private Cord Blood Banking. Good Idea?
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on August 24, 2011
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I understand that private cord blood banking could be a good idea if I have a family history of genetic disorders or cancers that could benefit from a cord blood trans...
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- 1. it is expensive to start and there is a yearly fee to continue to stor the blood. YOu do now know if you or any family member will need it. Donate it to a publ...
- I did not privately bank because neither I or any of my kids have an unusual blood type. So I just donated the cord blood to the public bank.
- I wanted to bank ours, but we couldn't afford it, nor did the hospital have the option of donation. I think it's a good idea if you can.
Low Hemoglobin Result
Asked by N. from Phoenix
on March 7, 2007
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Hello, I took my 9 month daughter for her check up yesterday and Dr performed a hemoglobin exam (took blood from her heel). Nurse informed us that the result was low ...
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- 1st..Low hemoglobin means low iron or anemic, their are ways to control it with what food is eaten, or sometimes medication is needed. 2nd...IN NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD...
- This has never happened to my child, but it actually happened to me when I was pregnant with her. A hemoglobin deficiency is a sign of anemia, as a result I was prescr...
- My daughter is turning 9 months and she has low heboglobins. She has heboglobin type D which is nothing that will hurt her in the long run. I went to a specialist and ...
Seeking Advice on a 504 Plan
Asked by A.T. from Atlanta
on April 14, 2008
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My 17 year old son was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. With all of the headaches (high blood pressure)and fatigue, his grades have suffered. We are starting t...
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- Hi , i have a child on the 504 it hard to get started but in the long run it will help you & your child get the help that you both need at the school as they even g...
- Feel free to email me and we can discuss it private so your son's confendentiality is ____@____.com R.
- My daugther has been in the 504 plan for 4 years and his helped you so much. I don't think she would of made to the fifth grade without it. As long as the teacher is w...
Preschooler with Server Leg Pains?
Asked by G.S. from Atlanta
on August 18, 2009
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my 3 years ols seems to suffer from what i think are server legs cramps or possible growing pains at nights is there something tha i can do or give him to keep from ge...
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- My son went through this and occasionally does now, but not if he takes his calcium. There is a liquid calcium that you can take for kids. I use Kid-E-Calc for younger...
- Make sure they have been checked for sickle cell anemia. It runs in my family and leg pains are one of the symptoms.
- My daughter suffers from severe leg pain. otherwise known as growing pains. First our Pediatrician had us keep a journal of each time it happened and on which leg. Dis...
My OB Referred Me to a hematologist....anyone Have Experience with This?
Asked by C.D. from Austin
on October 22, 2011
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My doctor had some extra blood tests run when I had my glucose test a couple of weeks ago. Quick background: in between my first two daughters I had a d&c following a...
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- Hi C. - I work as a testing specialist for a national lab. I just want to address the part about the hematologist that is also an oncologist. I call on physicians th...
- only a hematologist or oncologist can prescribe an iron iv to fight the anemia.
- there are all sorts of thrombophilia disorders(basically blood clotting disorders) - i can't remember all of them, but Factor V Lieden is one, APS is a somewhat common...
