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Dr. Asking You to Wear a Mask?
Sep 8, 2009 ... We have had millions of flu's and viruses that have been going around ... I think it is going to be more common this season with swine flu. ...
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- Most doctor's offices I've been in have signs requesting that all patients with a cough wear a mask...suppose it doesn't matter why you are coughing because others won...
- I been to my docter a cuople times last month and anyone with a cuogh or flu like symptoms had to put one on in waiting area im not sure if they had to wear during the...
- It's normal to be asked to wear a mask and it is to protect you and others from spreading germs. I recently had a cough from allergy induced asthma that sounded like ...
Breastfeeding While Sick
only thing I can say is pump up the water cause if you get dehydrated you dont make milk... the stomach flu was the worse - I had to break out a pumped bag ...
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- Hi K. ~ I'm an OB nurse. Yes, continue nursing. Increase your fluids (this will also help thin out the drainage). Do Not take sudafed! Any medication that helps t...
- Yes, you can still breastfeed while you are sick. I did for both my boys. As for suggestions to soothe your throat, I always have a stock of lemons or limes and ma...
- Hi K., I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick....
Night Time Fever
Of course, sometimes colds/flus/poxes come with fevers at night, but not the day ...but if there are no other sypmtoms it's *probably* teeth ...
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- We've always gotten nighttime fevers with teething...up to around 103...but usually in the low 99/101 range. Of course, sometimes colds/flus/poxes come with fevers ...
- it sounds like he may be getting his molars in (if he doesnt have both sets already). maybe try something to numb his mouth then try to get a pain reliver in him. good...
- When we sleep our body temperature goes up automatically. Although it should not be that high. Tylenol works better for fevers and motrin better for pain. You can also...
Moms of Kids with Allergies
None of my kids have had to go to the doctor for colds, flus, allergies in over a year now. Definitely worth getting the info for. Blessings to you! ...
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- I work from home with a health and wellness company and we have great results with helping with allergies. I would love to tell you more about it! T. Mefferd www.th...
- M., My daughter gets a clogged tear duct every spring. The pediatrician told me that it can be caused by allergies or a head cold that moves into the sinuses. I h...
- Hi M.: Actually that happened to me when I was little and it was indeed allergies. I believe so strongly that part of what's happening is that there are so many to...
Sick at Daycare
"Pink eye and stomach flu going around school" .... After a few months though, they will develop immunities to the colds and flus that are going around. ...
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- Dear S. My daughter has been in daycare for 2 years now. She unfortunately started when I had to go back to work at 6 weeks. I have very few brief breaks between ...
- For 15 years I had a Licensed Family Daycare in my home. I primarily took care of infants (beginning at 6 weeks old) and toddlers. I had two young school aged children...
- S., It's expected that your son will get a bug from time to time, but this sounds pretty excessive. My son also got sick frequently while attending a daycare center....
When Do You Take Child to the Hospital?
Oct 3, 2009 ... I just heard of a case of swine flu that turned out poorly because ... After two days of raging fever she was diagnosed with swine flu and ...
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- Hmmm...did you call the doctor again? Trust your instincts. Last December my son had a high fever, they told me the same, it was a virus, etc.. The next day it was 1...
- Hi S., AT 103.8 I would put him a cool bath right away soak him down to get that temperature down do like the other moms suggested tylenol and motrin alternating I ...
- The other poster was right. Isnt much that can be done for a virus. Of course, at first sign of dehydration, get to the hospital. Hope your little guy feels better ...
Not Sure If I Believe the Doctors.
pediatricians are good for vaccinations,colds, and flus, but when it comes to .... This is another sign of flu or virus. Nothing to be worried about as they ...
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- Get a second opinion!!! This is your daughters health! If there is a problem you don't want to wait until it gets really bad. Trust your instincts.
- Who is your Pediatrician now? Have you ever thought of going to Bald Mountain Medical Center. I have heard many many GOOD things about Dr. Kevin Robertson. You can m...
- Hi, First of all, take a deep breath. The lumps in her neck could be nothing. Sometimes when our bodies are trying to fight even a minor infection such as a cold, s...
Teething...
The kit made me interested in homeopathics and now I treat myself and my whole family quite often (fevers, teething, headaches, colds, stomach flus, ...
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- Looks like people told you about Hylands. They offer a "Kids Kit" that has remedies for many things (not just teething). These are homeopathic remedies. The kit mad...
- Recovazon is a safe, all-natural herbal formula that I have personally used on teething infants and seen dramatic and immediate results. It comes in a topical formula ...
- The easy remidy is to have them suck on a bag of frozen peas. They have the texture that the kids need to massage the gums and they usually can't bite through the bag....
Always Sick!
It sounds to me more like the flu (with the lack of energy and sore throat), ... They can do a test for some flus. You said she's not around kids, ...
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- I can tottaly relate. It wasnt right after I had my daughter but it was just recently. Me and my daughter were getting sick very very often same symptoms as you are e...
- Could also be an undiagnosed food allergy - biggest culprits would likely be cow's milk products or wheat. The way to find out if this is the case (the only truly def...
- I saw a Dr. Phil show with Dr. Sears, whom I love. He said that kids get sick 10 times a year. I notice that my son gets sick a lot of times after going to the libra...
Feeding Cereal to newborn...terrible Diapers
It's great to not have all those colds, flus and virus stomach-bug things anymore! Let me know if you want more info on that! On breast feeding - as long as ...
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- Switch back to the rice. You could also try the Barley. Oatmeal is too heavy for them. Good luck.
- I bet his body's just adjusting to the new food. I'd give it a little while and see if those diapers normalize. If he has no other signs of a sensitivity (it's reall...
- Just wondering - is it possible you just are not used to the difference in the b.m.'s from breastfeeding to solids? The b.m.'s from food normally can be green and VER...
