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2Nd Grader with Possible ADD
Asked by J.M. from Phoenix
on August 3, 2008
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My seven year old started showing symptoms of ADD last year. Everything that we tried at home and school did not work. We took her to our doctor last year and they put...
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- My husband has celiac disease and i have seen links under the website to add and adhd. its www.celiac.com or www.celiac.org Good luck!! J.
- I went 2 years without medication for my son. He was in 2nd grade when it began and I finally put him on meds 2 weeks before 4th grade. He is now on a low dose of "g...
- Hi, My son is also taking Adderall (Amphetamine). I fought putting him on medication for years and finally last year decided to try it because as hard as he tries, h...
Breast Cancer
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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I found out that I have breast cancer and I would like to know if anyone has went through it and what kind of treatments you had and what to expect.Its call infiltrati...
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- I had breast cancer at age 50, 13 years ago! About 1cm in right breats, had a mastectomy, chemo NO RADIATION ! CAT was the chemo and six months, then I was fine. No na...
- I will be praying for you and your family. I am walking for my 4th year in the breast cancer 3-day walk in Nov. and will leave next week to go to Boston to crew the ...
- 7 years ago on the 18th of July, I received the call from my radiologist telling me that I joined this crazy pink ribbon club, and for the next 10 months, I ran on the...
Depressed About Husband. Need Support Now.
Asked by K.A. from New York
on June 3, 2011
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My husband works too much and doesnt support my parenting. I have become so depressed over this and dont know what to do. My husband works from 7a-9pm m-f. He also wor...
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- K., you two need a therapist, like SK says, but I don't know how you'll get that man to one since he doesn't want to be with his family. I don't know how you are goin...
- Your husband is being a selfish jerk right now and I am sure sorry this is happening to you. I suggest some changes in his schedule or else. This could lead to serio...
- I would get some counseling. It sounds like he is not in the marrage. Its bad enough that he is not home, but when he is he is putting you down. What is the point of b...
Children Diagnosed with ADD
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on June 10, 2009
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My son was recently diagnosed with ADD Attention Defecit Disorder and the Dr. has recommended we start him on Concerta I have never heard of this med. witch I have don...
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- Add/Adhd is the 'it' disease right now, so it is being over-diagnosed and drugged right now. Get a second opinion and let the doctor know that you would prefer not to...
- There is a chiropractor out here in Glendora who treats children naturally for ADD and ADHD. Give Dr. Richards a call ###-###-####. She's expensive, but very worth it.
- You, the Parent, does NOT "have to" start Meds if you don't want to. YOU are the one that authorizes, or not, the Meds. The Doctor can't force you. Just tell him you ...
Breast Cancer
Asked by D.B. from Washington DC
on April 8, 2011
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DIL has the cancer gene. Second time around. Will be having double mast. & reconstruction. It will be an 8 to 10 hour surgery.They are struggling over what to tell the...
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- My best firend in the world is going through this exact thing right now as well - her surgery is tuesday. first of all the whole genetic thing shouldn't even be a sub...
- I'd be completely honest with the 12 year old and the same with the 5 year old just with less details
- I was the same ages (mom went through it more than once). Tell them the truth in terms that are age appropriate. Trust me, it's so much worse when people aren't forth...
Ovarian Cancer
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on August 17, 2007
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Hi once againg moms, well this question is about my sister. She went to the gyno on Monday and today they have told her that the tests came up positive for ovarian c...
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- C., First of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know that cancer is such a scary illness to go through. Although I have not experienced c...
- C., Sorry I don't have specific answers to your questions. But just wanted you to know, as I read your post this afternoon that I am hoping and praying that you recei...
- If a doctor told her that stage 2 is "no hope" she needs to see a new doctor. I have a friend (in her 50's) who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. I had alwa...
Friend with Cancer
Asked by G.N. from Colorado Springs
on July 14, 2008
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I have a friend/co-worker who has breast cancer and is going to have surgery later this month. I would like to put together a basket of goodies to send to her. I don't...
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- I personally love gossip magazines like People and US weekly. Maybe some luxe lotion like khiels or L'Occitaine.
- Something with mint in it is really good for the nausea after chemo and just soothing anytime. Bath supplies with mint are wonderful...a nice hot, bubble bath is good...
- I am a breast cancer survivor. Two years ago next week I started chemo. Goodies are a sweet idea, but there is no telling what will taste good to her when she's on c...
Son Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on June 8, 2011
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My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in January 3, 2011. Needless to say, it has turned our lives a little upside down. I was wondering if any moms out there know...
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- Lots of hugs to your son and you. My daughter was diagnosed at 12 and is 28 now. It has been so much harder than others know. I dont think anyone but parents of diabet...
- Here is a link to the support forum for JDRF - there is a link here to find local chapters: http://juvenation.org/p/juvenation_welcome.aspx I'm kind of surprised...
- My nephew was diagnosed at age 2, so to echo another poster, things will get better and calm down. You will be able to go back to work, and this will get under contro...
The School Says My 6 Yr Old Has A.D.D. Not the Hyperactivity Type
Asked by S.C. from Daytona Beach
on September 20, 2008
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Hi my son just turned siz at the end of August and started first grade at the same time. He struggled thru kindergarten and then we found out he needed his tonsils, a...
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- Legally, I don't believe she is allowed to actually say that. I am a teacher and I can hint at the fact that a child has issues focusing and attributes suggesting it b...
- I don't want to take away from whatever experience this teacher has, but not all teachers are right whether they like it or not. She's not a licensed physician and if ...
- Hi S. I would suggest calling dr miles at progressive pediatircs on beach and parental home road. ###-###-#### Both are female Pediatricians who also practice homeopa...
Seeking Dyslexia Support Group in Collin County/N. Dallas Area
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on July 30, 2008
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I am looking for a dyslexia support group for myself and my almost 8 year old son in the Collin County or North Dallas area as we live in Richardson. My son was offic...
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- My 14-year-old daughter is dyslexic, ADHD and has several other learning differences. She has been attending Shelton School(Hillcrest & Arapaho)since kindergarten. I c...
- I don't have a recommendation, but I wanted to give you some words of encouragement from a personal experience point of view. My 17 yr old grandson was diagnosed with...
- Hi A., I, too have a dyslexic daughter who was diagnosed too late in my opinion, 3rd grade. Alot of frustration with public school and we now are in private school as...
