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Hiv
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on May 28, 2010
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I went to the dr to get tested for std's after suspecting my husband of cheating on me. I got horrible results back, my HIV tests came back positive. (everything els...
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- Hang in there! Don't imagine anything; just stick with the facts. Even if you are HIV positive, there is so much you can do these days to heal yourself. Maybe it's ...
- Great big hugs honey!!! Yeah... positive results can happen in the very beginning of infection, and then "hide" for the next several months before it's become establis...
- I am praying for you.
Prenatal Appointment
Asked by C.D. from New York
on August 3, 2011
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hi moms. yesterday i went for a regular appt. i am 31 wks this week and it's my second pregnancy. last month when i was there they did the glucose test and another h...
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- So far as I know what R. C. and Michelle M. said is correct. The simple HIV test (ELIZA) sometimes gives a false positive and then they do the Western Blot (a more sp...
- This did happen in my Phoenix practice a few of times and 9 times out of 10 the HIV was positive but western blot was negative and indeed my patient was not HIV positi...
- HIV and Hep C tests are notorious for false positives. Stay cautiously optimistic, I've got my fingers crossed for you sweetie!!
I Would like Your Opnions
Asked by J.P. from Lakeland
on October 31, 2011
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I want to know how other parents feel about this. I will add the link, but it is an article I found on CNN. As a parent would you support this?
Doctors urge HIV tes...
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- I honestly dont see what it could hurt. We all BELIEVE that it's only sexually transmitted or by blood transfusion, but ya really never know do ya? Most moms dont ev...
- It's IMPERATIVE that people with HIV find out as soon as possible! Due to the cocktails and available drugs now, people can live for years being HIV positive without d...
- I agree. I tested my 16 yr old last year after she got a piercing to show her that you can get Hepatitis and I did the HIV one just because. At least she knows she is ...
Stepped on a Tack, Now What?
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2009
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Hello Mamma's, Super early this morning (2:23am to be exact)my youngest son just HAD to have some water and I usually keep my cup next to the bed, just in case. But wh...
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- You got plenty of good advice already (Shauna, et al), but here are my two cents to add: It is probably going to be just fine. The key is to keep it from getting in...
- M., I wonder how many people recognize that tetnus shots are full of thimerosal and in most cases are not even necessary. Please read up on how common lock jaw is a...
- I would get a Tetanus shot, because you are probably overdue for one anyway...
Son's Embarrassing Wart Problem
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on April 24, 2009
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My 8 year old son had a few warts on his neck so we went to get them removed at the dermatologist. A few days later, he told me he had some more - on his bottom - in ...
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- Get him to a dermatologist NOW. Find out what they are and what is causing them, then determine a course of treatment. Don't use home remedies until you know what yo...
- classical homeopathy can help. here is a directory of professional homeopaths if you decise to see one http://www.homeopathy.org/directory.html Good Luck V
- Hello D., When I was young, I got warts on my hand... I tried having them removed by a dermatologist, who used Nitrogen gas but they came back... My father practice...
Change of Life
Asked by J.L. from Charlotte
on February 16, 2009
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Does any one know what's going on? I have gained weight, wierd weight, in weird places. Sweats etc. I thought I was dying I had a bunch of tests done, all came back...
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- Isn't it amazing what affect the hormones getting whack have on our bodies? I'll tell you what worked for me. I started using Isagenix products. This way I get g...
- I had the same problem happen to me when I hit 45. Luckily my mom warned me. I finally found a woman by the name of Charlotte Smith who worked with me along with the...
- Have you had your thyroid tested yet? AND by and Endocrinologist? Primary care Physicians are great but when it comes to the thyroid you need an Endo. Yes, you are "at...
Tattoo While Pregnant
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on August 3, 2010
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I was wondering if you could get a tattoo while pregnant because a sight i looked at said you could as long as they are not homemade but i want to make sure by asking ...
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- I dont know if it is ok or not, but you should check with your dr. Why not just wait till your not pregnant to get one. I have a couple tattoos and am getting another ...
- Don't do it. Not only isn't it safe, it will hurt a lot more than it normally would and you're a lot more likely to bleed, which makes it more dangerous. Just wait a...
- Hi, I used to work in a tattoo shop, and I have 6 tattoos myself. From what I have been told by my doctor as well as tattoo artists is that they will not and should...
Daughter Brought up the Subject of Possibly Being Ready for Sex
Asked by D.G. from Houston
on February 15, 2008
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My daughter recently turned 15 years old and we've always been pretty open about all topics of life as I remember being her age and being so sheltered that I thought b...
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- She was too young to have a boyfriend at 14. She's too young to be on birth control at 15. She shouldn't be having sex. Those are a boy's hormone's that are telling yo...
- I was the same age when I brought this topic up with my mother. I wasn't "ready", but I wanted to be. I knew that I wanted my first time to be special without guilt ...
- Tough question. First, talk to your daughter. When she decides to have sex, make certain she understands how important it is to use birth control. Stress to her tha...
Considering Taking in Stray cat...never Had a Cat
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on December 22, 2010
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There is a stray cat that we believe to be 1.5 years old from a litter dumped in the country. It feeds at several people's homes and they all said we could have it. It...
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- I have 2 cats that came from a hoarder's house that I adopted when they were 5 years old. As it was impossible for them to use a litter box in the home they were in, I...
- All of our animals are rescues - either from the Humane Society or literally just picked up off the streets. The first thing I do, before I bring a new animal into the...
- If you take it in... immediately get is a Leukemia and Feline HIV test, along with a Complete Metabolic Panel (to ensure liver, kidneys, etc are working well) and test...
MMR Shot and Autism
Asked by J.S. from Milwaukee
on April 15, 2008
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Hi Mom's, i was just curious what everyone's take was on the possible links between the MMR shot and autism. My son will be 1 year old tomorrow :) and his 1 year chec...
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- I am a mother of a 2year old who is up to date on all of his shots to this point and a mother of a 2 month old who we have decided not to vaccinate at all. There are ...
- I waited until my oldest boy was 2 to get the MMR. It was just kinda the way it happened. With my youngest boy I made the decision to wait on the MMR. He was small ...
- Hi J. I just had to make the same decision last week. My 19 month old is my third and every time I get nervous. With my 10 year old they still had Mercury in the shot...
