Visits & Tests: Older Child
Results 1-10 from 1,672 articles
Should I Take Him to the Doctor?
Asked by A.N. from Anchorage
on April 12, 2011
-
Hi Everyone. My 5 year old is sick with a nasty cough and fever. Believe it or not this is his first time being sick with a cough.He has had colds and sinus problems b...
Answers
- I will just chime in with the other moms. My Ped suggests 5 days with a fever (unless it gets over 103 and then she wants to see him right away). The breathing thing i...
- I always do the same thing, but this last time my 5 year old had shallow breathing and after three days of fever started to look worse rather than better. It turns ou...
- I went through the same thing last week! Both my girls (almost 3yrs) were coughing with runny noses and fevers between 101 and 102.4. It started for one on Saturday, ...
Infant 2 Month Immunization Appointment
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on March 20, 2008
-
Friday morning I will be taking my infant for his 2 month check-up. At that time he is to receive about 4 immunizations. So far we have had no major problems with our ...
Answers
- All infant immunizations are done without the offending preservative linked to autism today. I think it is a mercury ( thimerisol) derivative. Call your pediatrician a...
- Pray for protection! Chances are your child wil be fine. It would be better if they did not combine so many immunizations together. Asking if you can space out the ...
- M., please read this book before you go, "What Doctors May not tell you about Childhood Vaccinations," written by Stephanie Cave an actual medical doctor who has treat...
Seeking a New OB/GYN Doctor
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on January 28, 2008
-
The doctor that took me through my two pregnancies had to stop practicing due to a sudden allergy to latex. She passed me along to another doctor in her practice grou...
Answers
- I am an internist and used to practice across the street from Barbara Canida whom I'm assuming you are referring to. I like Dr. L. Dyer who is an Ob in San Mateo, not ...
- A friend recommended a Dr. to me and I made an appointment with her to see for myself.She is great!!!! Her name is Janis Blanchard.She is with Penisula womens health.S...
- Dr. Elaine Chien at Women's Care at Sequoia hospital is by far the BEST physician I have ever seen. I stumbled upon her through a recommendation and have her now as n...
Seeking a General Doctor for Myself and Husband.
Asked by S.K. from Oklahoma City
on January 29, 2008
-
Hello everyone!
I live in Bethany, Oklahoma and am looking for a general practitioner for myself and my husband. We are both 25 and just need a doctor that would be...
Answers
- Hi S., My husband and I see Dr. Dean Spence. I can't speak highly enough of him. I also work for my father-in-law who is a doctor and that is why I chose Dr. Spen...
- I highly recommend my doctor who works in Yukon off of Mustang road and Reno. This isn't very far from Bethany because it's on the east side of Yukon. Dr. William We...
- I live in Yukon, OK, but my Family Medicine physician, Wade McCoy is in Bethany. He is at the Gilbert Medical Center on 23rd between Rockwell and Council. My husband,...
Pediatrician or Family Doctor?
Asked by A.D. from Elmira
on April 30, 2008
-
I am a first time mom due in July and my husband and I are trying to figure out whether to use a family doctor or pediatrician. Any advice? What are the pros and con...
Answers
- I feel pretty well versed on this topic... I have just had my third baby (born in November) and we happen to move quite often (my husband in the military). We are sch...
- I don't know where you live but we use Seashore Pediatrics Wall NJ (rt138) - We have been using them for years and I would never change who I am using - I hope this helps
- HI CONGRADULATIONS!! A pediatrician doctor I fell will suit the baby needs at this time. Ask family or friend if they know any that they could recommend . good luck
Help with My 7 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
Asked by M.V. from Steubenville
on April 2, 2008
-
My daughter is only 7 years old (will be 8 this summer) and she already has the attitude of a teenager. She is very mouthy and disrespectful all the time. She will a...
Answers
- I haven't read the other responses but wanted to let you know you are not alone. I have a very mouthy, bossy 7 yo girl and a 5 yo boy. She goes to Catholic school an...
- to stop my 3& 5 year old girls from slamming doors I use the child proof door stopper that goes on top of the door so they caan't reach it or close it all the way. ma...
- I also have a 7 year old, and in talking with other moms this is what I have gathered. 1st...you are READY for the teen years, ha ha ha 2nd....this a phase and will g...
Talking to My 9 Year Old About Puberty
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on September 10, 2008
-
Hi, Ladies! I have a 9 year old daughter that wants nothing to do with any type of discussions about our bodies (broken bones, veins, babies in utero, etc.). Wheneve...
Answers
- too funny, I also was going to suggest the book from American Girl. You can even borrow it from the library (Groton Public Library by me). I think it's called "all a...
- There's this book called the Care and Keeping of You. It goes through each of the changes she will experience step by step. It does show how to put tampons in and it...
- As a single mother of 3 successful grown children, two girls and one boy, and a former school nurse (preschool to grade six)I have recommended the following book many ...
I Need Advice on Keeping My 7 Year Old Son Focused During Homework Time.
Asked by K.L. from Norfolk
on November 2, 2006
-
I have a 7 year old son that has the hardest time staying focused on his homework. It can take him up to 2 hours to complete it. Sometimes he gets so frustrated that h...
Answers
- I would get your child tested. If you have some results, you have a baseline by which to go by when planning how to help him. Even if you/school district agree that ...
- Hi, I'm C.. We had the exact same problem since my 9 year old was in Kindergarten. We changed her diet, she gets no sweets, only fresh fruit and veggies, things like t...
- Our now 11 yr old son had these same issues! I would set the timer when he got home to let him play (he likes outside) for 25 minutes. It helped to let him use up that...
Doctor's Office Won't See Sick Son
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on October 9, 2009
-
I think I may need some legal advice here. Three weeks ago my 6-year-old son was sick so I made an appointment and brought him to the pediatrician's office. Because ou...
Answers
- I would change doctors! the heck with that. sometimes the people in the front office are just so rude that it is not worth dealing with. kids adjust quickly, so I woul...
- I agree that the doctor should have say your child, you have just paid cash and dealt with your insurance yourself but a doctor can choose he or she wants as a patient...
- Doctors offices don't have to accept our insurance, or any insurance, and they don't have to submit the paperwork for reimbursment... they do it to be competitive. As ...
Should We Go to the Doctor?
Asked by A.S. from Odessa
on October 12, 2009
-
Both of my kids have a hacking cough and a runny nose. Neither of them are running a fever or "acting sick." They both still eat well and are not acting tired or cra...
Answers
- Sounds like regular allergies to me. Allergy symptoms can include cough, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, having to clear the throat. I'd ask the pharmacist what you sho...
- These symptoms would warrant keeping your children at home. Going to the doctor's office raises the slight risk that, while sitting in the waiting room, your kids will...
- 1. I would elevate the head of the beds by putting books underneath the mattress or prop up with pillows so head is above body. 2. Run cool mist humidifier near the ...
