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Baby Not Getting over Cold
My girlfriend in California has it and she is very knowledgeable about natural solutions to colds, flu, and cleaning information. Sarah is at ____@____.com ...
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- Rotavirus is nasty and just has to run its course. It took a week for my toddler to get over it (and his temperature was really high for days, and in the hospital for...
- Poor little guy. It sounds like he picked up the 2 year olds bug since his body was already down. Just make sure you keep inputting fluids as he is putting them out....
- You can put a bottle of hand sanitizer next to the front door and make everyone "clean-up" as they come in the door. Also, regular handwashing -- like hourly. It's a...
Is Anyone Else Converned About the Swine Flu?
Sep 30, 2009 ... Read all 8 responses: "Flu season is coming! What is everyone else doing about this? M." ... Next question Cold and Flu Season WorriesH1N1 ...
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- I'm not concerned about the regular flu season. We get shots every year. But I am very concerned about the swine flu. I just read about an 18 year old from Hingham ...
- Will get kid shot! L.
- Hi M. I am taking my 2 Reliv shakes daily to keep my immune system strong. My family is doing the same! If I am around increasing illness-I will take an extra shake....
6 Months Pregnant with Flu like Symptoms, Doctor Will Not See Me
Oct 6, 2009 ... The flu spreads very quickly. Most doctor's offices do not want you coming in. ..... Next question: Swine Flu or Just Bad Cold Symptoms ...
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- This is very normal. The flu spreads very quickly. Most doctor's offices do not want you coming in. They will generally prescribe medication to treat you based on s...
- My obgyn doesn't treat me for that. She tells me to contact my primary care dr. She'll see me and treat my colds/other non pregnancy issues throughout my pregnancy. Ho...
- You may not like this response, but as an RN I want to explain the reason. J., please understand this from the medical side. You would be going to a room full of pregn...
Flu Shot
Sep 15, 2009 ... Just a note the seasonal flu shot does not protect against swine flu The swine flu vaccine should .... Cold and Flu Season WorriesH1N1 ...
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- I always give my son the flu shot because he is in a 'school' setting (he's 2 1/2 and in daycare). I have no idea and no control over what the other kids do when it ...
- Just another view on the swine flu thing...under 1500 have died worldwide from the swine flu..more will die of the regular flu. The regular flu vaccine contains about ...
- Hi P.-we do not vaccinate for that either. There are so many good articles out there on keeping your immune system functioning optimally. The flu vaccine only contai...
What Cold Medicine Is Safe While Nursing? Any?
I have come down with a terrible cold and I could really use some relief. ... I took Thera Flu and Robitussin both while nursing with no adverse effects. ...
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- I hope you feel better soon. It is the worst being sick when you are a mom. You just don't have time to be sick or usually have anyone to really take care of you! ...
- Greetings K.: Just about any remedy you take for your symptoms will be fine for the baby. OTC meds only help with symptoms anyway. It is good that you are still n...
- Hi K.! Although I don't know for sure, you might look into Sudafed & Chlortrimaton. I am pregnant, & when I came down w/a cold a few months ago, my dr. said I could ta...
Cold Meds Ok for Breastfeeding Moms
I got the California Baby cold and flu bubble bath that is nice. It has essential oils like fir and eucalyptus to help clear everything out as well. ...
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- You can take pretty much any cold meds while breast feeding. I would always take them right after feeding my baby so they had a few hours to go through my system befo...
- All cough drops are fine. The only syrup I take while breastfeeding and have a cold is robitussin. You could ask your son's pediatrician or your ob what you can take.
- Ask the pharmisist in person. I took a cough suppresent back in my nursing day but I don't remember which one. You have to get one without a certain ingredient.
Nursing Mother with a Cold...
I used that new Zicam product for Cold & Flu - it's a liquid that comes in a plastic spoon type thing that you can stir in some hot tea. ...
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- Hi J. W, I ran a massage therapy pratice for the past decade and did and still do alot of Aroma Therapy. You don't need to eat it so it woln't pass through the breast ...
- Sudafed is okay to take, as well as benedryl
- I was told by two doctors NOT to take sudafed because it would dry up my milk supply (it is safe, but not good for supply). They both told me to take claritin.
Swine Flu Experiences
Nov 6, 2009 ... I think mine was a sinus infection and my husband's either a cold or a slight case of flu. So far our 2 month old hasn't gotten anything! ...
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- When I heard about the swine flu coming around I bought Sovereign Silver. It is to help with the immune system and stimulating the body’s innate healing processes. ...
- What you describe is exactly what it was like for my 5-year-old. He had a fever (high without tylenol for seven days, low grade without tylenol for a day and a half af...
- I just recieved this email so haven't tried it but it's a natural product so thought you might be interested. S. Subject: Interesting and hey, who knows? Al...
14 Mo Old Had Stomach Flu, How Do We Get over This?
Also, my son got himself a nasty cold about 2-3 days after we thought he was all better. ... My kids both had the stomach flu about a month or so ago, ...
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- T., As hard as it may be, I don't think he's quite over it yet. have you heard of the BRAT diet? Bananas Rice Applesauce and Toast. It's what I give my kids when...
- Last time I had the flu, I was sick for 2 weeks. He may still not feel good. Even if he was getting attached and expecting you to carry him he would want to play and f...
- Sounds like he is still feeling crummy. Hold him mom, he might need more time to get feeling better.
"Stomach Flu" Again!
(My daughter does all of the above & has only been sick with 1 cold & 1 mild flu for 5 days each her whole life. She is 16 months now). Helpful? ...
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- Hi M. M, It sounds like your daughter's immune system needs rebuilding. If you are interested I will give you some advise on how to do that. Have a ...
- I agree with the allergy testing. My first instict is wheat allergy and possible celiac disease. Have them run a panel to test for this. Or just get a referral to a...
- Get a second opinion. If you search through my posts you will see a theme...trust your gut. I would rather be seen as an "over protective" mom then not listen to my in...
