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Ear Infection: Did U Ride It Out or Get Antibiotics?
Read all 11 responses: "of course this would be happening now...its almost the weekend and Christmas...and my 5 1/2 month old daughter is sick. fever, ...
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- my first had an ear infection at 6 weeks. i thought for sure it was a sign that it'd be a constant battle, but she's 3.25 now and hasn't had another. We did do antibio...
- Hello J. My son got his first ear infection at about 8 months. I and my husband's father have a fatal allergy to penicillin and all the derivatives. So, the docto...
- ride it out for 2 days if you child is still in severe pain then get the antibiotics my son has had 4 ear infections in the first 2 years at first i did antibiotics bu...
Taking Antibiotics and Cannot Breastfeed??
Read all 6 responses: "I went to the doctors and found I have BV and a Yeast Infection, I am currently taking Metronitazole 7 day oral med, and a one time ...
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- I would call your pharmacist. They know more about medications than doctors do a lot of the time, and are usually more accessible as well. The reason that there is...
- Be patient and keep doing what you are doing. Your baby will be able to return back to the breast soon enough. Look at the bright side. . . Your daughter is learning...
- Hi I., I am a Pharmacist and the advice I can give you is depending on what type of BV you have find out from your doctor if you can use the Metronidazole Vaginal gel...
GERD And Antibiotics
Read all 14 responses: "Hi everyone! My 6-year old son has reflux (GERD) and he's now on antibiotics for strep. The last time he was on antibiotics, ...
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- i'm not sure what area you're in, but in crawfordsville(my area), there is a store with a big sunflower on it and in it's name. if you're looking to replace or add mor...
- Check with your pharmicist to see if you can space out the antibiotic and the GERD meds to help him out while on the antibiotic. I take a great probiotic, rather than...
- My formerly refluxy son has had strep 4 times since October and I am a big fan of probiotics. I would be a bigger fan of finding the silent strep carrier in his midst...
Swollen Lymph Nodes and Anemia / Antibiotics
Read all 5 responses: "My two year old recently began complaining of pain below his ear. When I tried to feel there he cried and tried to push my hand away.
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- I'd see a different doctor and mention your concerns. It is not normal to have pneumonia four different times in less than 5 months. Always trust your gut and don't st...
- Hi J., I would definitely get another opinion. Actually, it probably wouldn't hurt if he were to see a pedatric oncologist! That way, if he were to have leukemia, no t...
- First off, the pharmacist concern is with the iron binding with the abx and thus having the abx not be effective. However, depending upon how often the abx are taken, ...
Treating Diarrhea from Antibiotics
Read all 19 responses: "My 2yr old came down with a nasty cold with an ear infection. My pediatrician prescribed an antibiotic and 48 hours after starting, ...
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- I usually supply the yogurt a couple of hours after the dose of antibiotics, so that my children have a chance to digest each without them interferring with each other...
- Bananas usually help with diarrhea.
- It sounds like you're doing everything you can, try working in some banana's, maybe some bland crackers, graham crackers if you can. Pedialyte pops are a good alterna...
Swimming in a Pool While Having a Sinus Infection/fever/taking Antibiotics
Her fever is down but still has to finish the antibiotic to get rid of the sinus infection, which is why I was questioning the swimming. ...
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- SHe shouldn't be around the other kids at all if she's sick. I would warn everyone that shes sick before they bring their kids. Wow. ANd no, she should not swim...
- No, she should not swim with other children when she is sick. No, she should not be exposed to other children when she is sick; even schools want your child to sta...
- It's not a good idea to let her swim while she has a fever and for at least 24 hours after. And your doctor saying she is not contagious isnt really true. He/she ...
Bad Diaper Rash While Taking Antibiotics !!
Read all 30 responses: "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 ...
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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 ...
Kids Always Sick Antibiotics Neccessary to Get Rid of Yellow Snot
Read all 16 responses: "Oh my Goodness! I feel like we live at the doctors. My son is sick again. He has a fever between 99-100.4.
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- Just one word of advice to help. Dont judge his mucus in the morning. If he has allergies his snot will be green/yellow in the morning from sitting in his head over ni...
- just take him out of pre school kids put on antibiotics are many times more likely to have continuing infectiosn- check out Dr. Bruce West on the net, andWeston Price...
- try probiotics these are found at whole foods in the refrigerated section and they make them for infants/toddlers/children give them every single day until the bot...
Lyme's Disease and Antibiotics
Read all 30 responses: "hello! My son was bitten by a tick in the navel and my osteopath(who has tons of alternative information and is usually very ...
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- Haven't read through the responses yet, sorry if any of this is redundant... I would recommend Kefir by Helios Nutrition (lifeway.net) if you can find it. The bene...
- Lots of yogurt with live and active cultures should help. I've heard that plain is better than fruit flavored since the fruit flavored is loaded with sugar. I think ...
- HI P., I would also get the little guy on some probiotics. If you go to a reputable health food store and ask them about probiotics for children, they can lead you i...
Advice on Ear Plugs for 20 Month Old or Continue with Antibiotics?
Read all 15 responses: "My son has had a mucus fluid in his ears since october. he has been on three different antibiotics and it still did not go away.
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- does he take milk? this sounds similiar to something i went through. my step son was going to have tubes, but i think his problem cleared after we swithched to soy. h...
- do you mean ear tubes? If so, by all means do what the specialist suggests!! The tubes are inserted under anesthesia and it takes like 5 minutes. (I mean your son will...
- I am a mother of a 2 year old boy as well. He has had multiple ear infections and is currently on antibiotics for yet another ear infection. I suggest that you at le...
