Steroids
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Enlarged Adenoids and Steroid Therapy
Asked by A.B. from Spartanburg
on April 13, 2011
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My 13mo daughter has had a "snot problem" for 4 1/2 months. Constant, thick, discolored snot runs from her nose. We have been on 2 rounds of antibiotics, claritin, zyr...
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- Enlarged adenoids, over time, will make the sides of the nose (the bones?) larger, or more "ramped" out towards the cheekbones. You can tell, slightly, by my face, my ...
- My son's tonsils were not infected (no fever, no colds, no ear problems, etc) but they were HUGE. They were these enormous fleshy marbles at the back of his mouth. Th...
- My cousin just had his adenoids removed. His was due to asthma. When he has a sinus infection it triggers his asthma which usually sends him to the hospital. The dr...
Does Anyone Have Bulging Discs in Lower Back? Help with Pain/discomfort!
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on July 25, 2008
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I hurt my lower back playing with my daughter a couple months ago. It's never gone back to normal, so I went to an orthopedist who said I have bulging discs. He gave m...
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- I have major back and disc problems due to my car accident that turned my life upside down. I went to a "regular" back doctor and he flat lined me on the table. Sinc...
- Check out www.GetBackInActionToday.com for wonderful alternatives to surgery for chronic pain. You can call and schedule a free consultation and the doctors will let ...
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Any One
Asked by S.H. from Norfolk
on February 13, 2008
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Has any one had a child with RSV? My grandson (16 mos.), has been recently diagnosed. His mother breastfed him, has been the picture of health until now. He is very...
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- Hi S.. My son was hospitalized with RSV when he was 22 months for 4 days. He also had the nebulizer, steroids, and an antibiotic for an ear infection at the same tim...
- Congratulations to you S. from one Grandma to another. What an awesome experience you are in for. Personally, I am not familar with RSV but I find a website you migh...
- Hi, S.. I have two nephews (both premies) who had RSV. They were both on the nebulizers, etc. The first had to be in the hospital quite a few times. Both have outg...
Luck with Homeopathy, Herbs, or Nutrition for Asthma?
Asked by K.D. from Las Cruces
on January 15, 2011
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My son has intermittent asthma and I was wondering if anybody has had any luck with alternative treatments. I have albuterol, steroids, etc. if he has an attack. Just ...
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- Not really much help but I use a humidifier and it helps a lot.
- I've used several herbs for several years, both protectively to reduce the incidence of attacks, and in emergencies to open airways when I'm wheezing. I don't want to ...
- Asthma is a symptom not a disease so look to treat the underlying cause. More than likely you will want to look for an allergy(s).
Steroid Nose Spray
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on December 18, 2010
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HI moms,
I am at my wits end with fluid in my 8 year olds ears. It started 2 months ago from bronchitis....
so far, we've tried 2 rounds of antibiotics..juicing/di...
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- go to the ENT before you do anything else.
- you will find horrible stories on the internet for just about every medication. My oldest has taken singulair for 8 years now and does just fine and he has taken steri...
- Steriods, long-term in large doses, are not good for the body (unless needed to deal with something even worse for the body) and can cause physical and behavior change...
Pain on the Left Side of Neck and Face
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on May 18, 2011
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Good Morning fellow moms!
So I have been having pain on the left side of my face and down the left side of my neck for quite some time. I have been to the doctor and...
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- I would check with a dentist first. Make sure you don't have any jaw infections or root canals that have gone bad. Tell your MD that the meds he/she gave you aren't ...
- I had TN from a misaligned bite following extensive dental work. Had to finally change dentists and my MD referred me to Dr. D'Amanda, Country Chiropractic. His websi...
- Did they rule out TMJ? Where you clench your jaw at night?
Hemangioma Birth Mark on Top of Baby's Head?? What Would You Do?
Asked by M.T. from Detroit
on February 21, 2008
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Our 3 month old has a "strawberry" hemangioma birth mark on the top of his head -- it sticks up a little bit and is supposed to keep getting bigger and then doctors sa...
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- My son has this on his head also. His ped. told us not to do anything about it because it shouldn't become a problem and will most likely go away. I have noticed it ...
- M., My cousins daughter was born with one large one on her head, her chin and her back. They consulted several pediatricians and talked to the best doctor in the s...
- My child did not have one, but my brother did. He had quite a large one (about the size of a silver dollar) on his back. It eventually went away; I believe he was abou...
Healing from Poison Ivy Rash
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on August 10, 2010
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I got a fairly bad poison ivy rash on both of my arms. It took 2 rounds of steroids, steroid cream and antibiotic to get it under control.
I still have red discol...
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- Melaleuca has a few things that can help. Renew products and Sol U Mel.
- I've had a few really bad bouts with poison ivy, but was determined to find natural remedies that do not confuse other body functions with what they call 'side-effects...
- I just got over a poison ivy rash a few weeks ago and was unable to take steroids to help clear it up because I'm pregnant. I was only able to do cortisone cream and ...
Steriods for a Two Year Old
Asked by D.S. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2010
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I recently went to the doctor for a physical for my two year old. And the Dr. said that he is not growing too well for his age. His weight is good for his Height but h...
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- Hi Momma! It sounds like you already have a gut reaction to the steroids, so I would suggest getting a second opinion from another doctor. I would also question gi...
- It sounds like your pediatrician is sending you to another doctor in order to get a second opinion because your pediatrician is concerned that something is wrong. The...
- He would most likely be sent to an endocrinologist to check his growth. I know that I had to be evalated when I was a child. I'm guessing he is talking about human gro...
Eczema Remedy
Asked by R.S. from New York
on May 3, 2006
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Hi,
I have a 22 month old who suffers from Eczema. Maya has had it since she was born. Lately it has been flaring up more often; she constantly has some redness...
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- R., My son also had eczema from birth. I did extensive research at that time and found out that the number one trigger is dust mites. I use some fantastic natural...
- You need to try this!!!! It sounds crazy but it WILL work...go to a professional retailer of salon products and pick up some "NIOXIN scalp treatment" put it on affect...
- Hi Reshema, I have a 9yr old who started getting eczema at 5yrs, so I o undersatnd your fustration. Its gets worst than otheres around the winter time. Here are s...
