Steroids
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Steroids, Anyone?
Asked by M.V. from New York
on October 25, 2010
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I'm wondering if anyone knows if taking steroids (as a treatment for bronchitis) can affect your periods? I've just finished taking 2 rounds of prednisone and now my ...
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- I have taken them a couple of times didnt notice any period change though but didnt feel good enough to care. if you had 2 rounds you were real sick and it may have ef...
- Here's a good link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/steroids/HQ01431 Basically, it says: "When taking oral corticosteroids longer term, you may experience: ...
- yes it can effect your cycle I believe prednisone is just like taking any hormone type of medician. excess hair growth, weight gain im not sure if its anabolic or estr...
Asthma & Steroids
Asked by A.T. from Yuba City
on April 1, 2008
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Hello,
I am seeking advice from other Mom's that have experience with young Children with Asthma. My son who was born with Asthma has been on Allergy medicine and (a...
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- It seems like so many are going through the same situation. My daughter started with allergies and asthma as a baby as well. We had her on liquid steroids 2 times a da...
- Hi A., All three of our children including my husband and I suffer from allergies. Since we moved to East Contra Costa County, I can add allergy induce asthma to my l...
- Singulair was that magic pill for my son who is now 7. He has had asthma since he was very young. We started him on the Singulair a little over 2 years ago. It has ...
Steroids for Fetal Lung Development?
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2009
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The goods new is the baby is healthy and above average in weight, however, the drs. are quite certain I will have an early csection, due to complications/high risk and...
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- A. M, Please don't worry, there are no side effects. I had this steroid injection at about 30 weeks. I had a little bleeding and a swap test resulted in possible ea...
- I had ZERO side effects and my triplets made it to 35 weeks. They were breathing perfectly and had NO NICU time! Please do it!
- I too had steroids for my son.. The drs were scared that he was going to come out early, so they gave them to me as a precaution... The shot its self hurt, not the mos...
Had Success in Treating Ezcema Without Steroids?
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on April 27, 2008
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My baby is 7 mo old now and he has had ezcema for two months now. It has gotten progressively worst. I was able to manage it with eliminating foods he is alergic to fr...
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- Definitely get a consult with an allergist, but also know that keeping the skin moist with a low-allergenic cream (I like Eucerin; it is really thick but I used to sla...
- Hi M. I heard good things about Calendula cream for which you can buy in a health food store.. or go to California baby.Com I saw a show on view from the bay, wher...
- Our son has had relatively mild eczema, fortunately, but in my search for some solutions I found this link -- it's the site of a family who discovered detergents were ...
Pulmicort - Steroids for Asthma/Lung Issues
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Do any of you have children who have taken Pulmicort or another steroid for asthma/lung issues. My son was born 3 months premature and therefore had immature lungs. ...
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- D., My son has to use a steroid for his lungs during weather changes to. He has seasonal asthma and it is the only way we have found to not end up with pneumonia and...
- My daughter was born with double pneumonia and we experienced many breathing treatments with Albuterol and Pulmicort. I found that the Pulmicort cleared things up in r...
- Hi D., I would trust your doctor and give your son the Pulmicort. He obviously believes that the benefits outweigh the risks. If you don't trust him, you should fin...
Croup
Asked by P.K. from Dallas
on September 23, 2009
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Hi , my son had croup last week and the doctor prescribed steroids to help relax his throat. He took steroids for 4 days and has been off it for 5 days now but does no...
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- The steriods are to blame. They really affect the appetite and behavior in kids. It sometimes just takes awhile to get out of their system also. My oldest has been o...
- If you don't want to call the Dr. for advice about medicine reactions you can speak to your Pharmicist to see if this is a normal side effect.
- My son had croup about a month ago and went through the same thing where they gave him steriods, but he was very aggressive and it took about a week's time for him to ...
Treatment for Lupus (Hair Loss)
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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Dear Moms,
My dear friend is diagnosed with Lupus recently. She is having patches of Hair Loss on her scalp. She is on treatment with steroids. She is planning for ki...
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- Hi N., My grandmother was diagnosed with Lupus a couple of years ago and just yesterday I came across a Lupus foundation that I want to volunteer with... Anyway, the ...
- N., I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I know God only puts us through what we can handle and this is probably His way of making her stronger. I know of a com...
- N., I work with Nutritional Supplement Company, I have seen people get great result with Lupus, Fibromyalgia etc. with no side effects. These supplements are taken b...
Adrenal Failure and Labor
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on June 21, 2011
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Earlier in my pregnancy I had to take prednisone 25 mg for 3 days due to a bad case of bronchitis. My OB thinks that I am at risk for adrenal failure during delivery ...
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- Your baby's brain and central nervous system are at risk if you do. I work with these kids and I would not chance it. My 2 cents...
- Perhaps you should have your OB call your perinatologist so they can be on the same page.
- Don't sign any waivers-if something goes wrong then your medical insurance may not pay since you went Against Medical Advice-"AMA". I like the suggestion of having the...
Eczema in 2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Duluth
on May 26, 2009
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Hello moms, my son has been battling eczema for the past few weeks now. We've been to the doctor once and the doctor suggested doing some at home treatments at the mom...
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- I just want to add support to the "get tested for food allergies" camp. If your doctor doesn't support it, get a new doctor. Dairy was behind much of my son's eczema....
- We use this and it really seems to help... http://www.aveeno.com/baby/index.jsp#/product-by-line/soothing-relief/creamy-wash/ I also rinse his laundry an extra time. ...
- I feel your pain and your little ones pain! My son had eczema issues since he was a couple of months old. We ended up using a steroid cream on him and it cleared up ...
Treatment for Asthma
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on August 17, 2006
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Hi,
Is there any treatment for asthma? Homeopathy or some other medicine, other than inhalers and steroids? I have a 3 yr old who suffers from Asthma
Thanks,
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- S., Try removing dairy products such as milk from the toddler's diet. Along with anything made with peanuts. Also peas and wheat. I had allergies and asthma a...
- Try V-Vax! www.v-vax.com It's a medicinal eucalyptus spray. It is to be put on a tissue and inhaled. I have calmed my now non-existent athsma with it many times. Home...
- My son had allergy induced asthma and the only thing that helped him was taking him to a pediatric chiropractor. He was on those steroids and preventatives and it was...
