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Diaper Rash! What Do You Do When Desitin Doesn't Work?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on November 2, 2008
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Do you have any remedy recommendations for a nasty diaper rash? The skin is broken in the size of a quarter on one little butt cheek, pink everywhere else. My 20 mon...
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- We have done baths with cornstarch to help lessen the rash and I mean cool baths, usually about 90 degrees instead of the usualy 97 or 98 degrees and then pat the baby...
- My son gets this type of rash EVERY time a new tooth comes to surface. Our ped says that teething has nothing to do with it, but I think there's just too much coinced...
- My daughter (15 months old) gets allergic reactions to triple paste, desitin, and even pamper's diapers and any scented wipes...makes things difficult (we have to use ...
Any Moms Out There Have Experience with Adderall??
Asked by J.M. from St. Cloud
on January 28, 2008
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My 6 year old is on Adderall for his ADHD. He was only on it 2 weeks when he started having panick attacks. He screams that he can't breathe, he is afraid to die and a...
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- Hi J., Go see another psychiatrist and get a different medication! Don't wait. Everyone reacts differently to medication and he might be having problems with it. If...
- Hi J., I'm responding to your questions regarding Adderall. I'm a registered nurse and have worked with children who are on this drug. First of all, Adderall is a...
- J., My son is ADHD, ADD, high functioning autistic, and many other things. We tried the adderall, hated it! We found that anything that is a stimulant based drug di...
11 Month Old Has Had Diarrhea for Almost a Month
Asked by G.V. from Fort Collins
on December 9, 2006
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My son started getting diarrhea on November 13 (about) and has had it for almost a month. I called the doctor and the nurse said that there was a stomach bug going ar...
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- G., I know my response is late, but wanted to mention possible allergies. My 2 children experienced similar situations and I was told at first it was a virus. I fou...
- Hi there my son had the same thing for about a month, i thought it was related to a cold or virus but after 3 bouts of the same thing i found out my son was lactose in...
- if it's Rotavirus, you'll know because it'll have a very bad distinctive smell...two of my kids have had it before and it's just a horrid smell...i don't have too many...
Canker Sores?
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on June 12, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I keep getting canker sores and they hurt SOOOO bad.... I don't understand why I keep getting them.. I use all natural "canker sore" mouth wash and brush m...
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- I get them too. Stay away from caffeine it feeds them. I get them from stress and certain foods. I don't have any other suggestions. I just wanted to see if anyone h...
- Take Lysene (spelling), go to a natural food store in your area and they should know what I'm talking about.
- I have had them all of my life. I always get them when I am either stressed or have eaten a lot of acidic foods - tomatoes are my downfall. I have tried everything fro...
Bad Diaper Rash While Taking Antibiotics !!
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on March 8, 2009
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where to begin..we have all been sick since 2 month of and on and my 13 month old got a double ear infection with double pink eye and is taking antibiotics for it.On t...
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- My son went through the same thing while on antibiotics for ear infections. My Pediatrician said to use the Lotrimum AF twice a day. Use a small amount of the Lotrim...
- The little bumps sound like a yeast infection, which can be the result of the antibiotics. Get a prescription from your doctor for Nystatin. My son had this same type ...
- It sounds like it might be a yeast infection. I cokld mever tell the difference but he certainly could. I'd go to put the diaper creme on and he would scream. Call ...
Problem with reflux....need Advice!!
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on May 14, 2009
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My 9 week old was diagnosed with reflux when he was 3 weeks old. Since then we had tried zantac which did not work. We tried upping the zantac and still nothing. Th...
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- My Daughter was like your son, its hard, but as long as he is gaining weight he will be ok :-) Here are some of the things we did, elevated the matress in her crib (s...
- All 3 of my children had reflux. Zantac worked for them, but it took a while with all 3 as their systems were so aggravated from the reflux until we got them on meds,...
- This is scary, for a doctor to push meds onto a baby! Okay, think alternative now. You've tried conventional and are not happy. So think outside the box now. M...
My 4 Year Old Daughter Has a Rash on Her Bottom. Please Help
Asked by J.S. from San Antonio
on August 30, 2010
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Ok I am new to this but need help! My family moved to Texas just over a year ago and my daughter is having a lot of problems with allergies and skin problems. We are...
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- Make sure its not impetigo. My kids had that. Look it up and c if the pics look similiar to your daughters bumps. They have to give you a perscription for it.
- Like others, I am so sorry to hear about your baby's bottom with the rashes and pain. I know it hurts you as much as her. I hope it improves. If it were me, I woul...
- It could be a sensitivity to her bath soap or shampoo. Sitting in soapy water can sometimes help, or sometimes make it worse. I'm sure the heat this time of year isn...
Infant Reflux
Asked by B.M. from Detroit
on May 19, 2009
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I need some advice on how to help my daughter with her reflux. The doctors say she is colicky but not all the time. She gets fussy alot, pulls away from the bottle, cr...
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- Dear B. My Daughter had to take Zantax till 6 months. She was breast feed mostly. after that it was OK. Talk to your doctor. My doctor was supportive about medicine...
- My baby is 16 months old and has had reflux since he was born. I started giving him infant mylicon before every feeding (you can only give it every 4 hours) and it rea...
- My daughter has really bad reflux. When she was real little, the doctor prescribed Zantac for her, and that worked really well. Now she is 5 months and it has gotten...
Seeking Advice from Mom's Who Are Familiar W/ Kawasaki
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on May 1, 2009
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My 9 mo who was treated for Kawasaki Disease 2 months ago has been having diarrhea for the past 3 days and has developed a bad diaper rash from the diarrhea. It may n...
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- Hi M.- Don't have any advice on the Kawasaki but just wanted to say I don't think there is anything wrong with asking advice here for medical issues of any kind. I am...
- I would keep giving the rice cereal, but skip the oatmeal (my daughter has always had constipation issues and I was told to skip the rice cereal). Bananas back up kid...
- Your pediatrician is most familiar with Kawasaki disease, and also knows the best way to treat diarrhea, as well. For the life of me, I cannot understand why so many o...
Canker Sore
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on October 4, 2008
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I am hoping for some help. I will occaisionally get a canker sore in my mouth, usually I can associate it with eating too many sweets. However I got one a few days ago...
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- for me and my family we use warm water mixed with about a tablespoon of salt. swish around your mouth for about a minute then rinse. do this a couple of times a day ...
- I have to say the only thing to help me is collidial silver. I just put a little on the sore and it goes away fast. You could try tea tree oil which I know works for s...
- I have been getting canker sores since I was a kid. They're awful! I agree with the other ladies that recommended Kanka. It works really well. To help it make a better...
