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Are You Concerend About Your Indoor Air in Your Home?
Asked by C.P. from Columbus
on February 26, 2010
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Should we be concerned with this information?
According to the Air Quality Management District near Los Angeles, an average cubic inch of local urban air contains a...
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- Yes, I am very concerned. But, sadly, we can't live in a bubble. A houseplant will take away 90% of indoor air pollution. We have a few on each level. I don't li...
- That sounds more like an outdoor air problem. No, I wouldn't worry too much about the air in L.A. There are worse places, like China. If you're worried about...
- It is perhaps good information to have, but as far as being concerned about it, I don't think I would be. I am concerned (and take measures to prevent such as turning ...
Cystic Fibrosis?
Asked by C.W. from Kansas City
on August 17, 2007
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Has any one had a doctor tell them they are carriing the cystic fibrosis gene?My doctor tested me for this gene and let me know that I carry it.I guess one of my 2 par...
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- I'm in a somewhat similar situation, I'm a carrier for Sickle Cell Anemia. If your significant other is also a carrier for CF like you are, there is a 1 in 4 chance yo...
- my son malachi has cystic fibrosis(two parent gene carrier disease)effects respitory&many organs..... born 1976 >doctors said he'd be lucky to live to 1st birthday!!b...
- Hi C.! My cousin has cystic fibrosis and when i was pregnant i decided not to get the test and everything was fine. the statistics as far as i know are that both pare...
Long Term Turbutaline Effects??
Asked by L.T. from Bloomington
on July 15, 2010
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I'm 22 years old and my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year now. I recently went to my OBGYN for abnormal bleeding. My periods become regular f...
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- Terbutaline is still used today to prevent preterm labor by stopping pre-term contractions. It is in Pregnancy category B and considered safe for mother and fetus. HO...
- You need to be checked for PCOS as well as thyroid issues. Good luck!
- I really don't think turbutaline would be an issue. I think before you get to worried you should see a fertility specialist and not your OBGYN. Not that ob's dont' kno...
Sewing Machine Recommendation
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on March 27, 2008
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I have been wanting to purchase a sewing machine so that I can make simple play clothes for my dd. I am a novice sewer (my mother was a seamstress). Anyone have recom...
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- I would suggest a Viking, Pfaff, Bernina or Elna. Like the other poster said, a used one is a good idea (so long as it is a good brand). I have a top-of-the-line Eln...
- Hi there - I'd really suggest buying a decent used machine - brand names like Pfaff, Elna, etc. The salesperson where I went - Suburban Sew & Vac in Lisle told me some...
- I have a new machine I purchased many years ago...i don't know how to use it...I would be more than willing to sell it to you..It's not a major brand..I bought it at A...
Treatment for Lupus (Hair Loss)
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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Dear Moms,
My dear friend is diagnosed with Lupus recently. She is having patches of Hair Loss on her scalp. She is on treatment with steroids. She is planning for ki...
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- Hi N., My grandmother was diagnosed with Lupus a couple of years ago and just yesterday I came across a Lupus foundation that I want to volunteer with... Anyway, the ...
- N., I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I know God only puts us through what we can handle and this is probably His way of making her stronger. I know of a com...
- N., I work with Nutritional Supplement Company, I have seen people get great result with Lupus, Fibromyalgia etc. with no side effects. These supplements are taken b...
Please Help, Im Kinda Freaking Out
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on April 9, 2011
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Hey moms. So there is a small chance I'm pregnant. If I was i would only be like three weeks but I'm starting to have sore breasts I'm going to the bathroom all the ti...
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- Go get a test at the dallar tree ... And yes they really do work! I tested them before.
- When you go in to the doctor you have to answer a question that asks, "Have you consumed alcohol at all during your pregnancy?" on the paperwork you fill out... My doc...
- Make an appt with the Doctor. Even if you aren't pregnant going to the bathroom all the time and lower back pain might mean you still have an infection that needs att...
5 Year Old Is Recommended to Get Growth Hormones
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on October 6, 2010
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An opposite question ... since 99% of kids out there seem to be ABOVE their age for height!!!
My very healthy 5 year old is being followed by an pediatric endocrin...
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- My almost 3 yr old is only 24 lbs and 32 in so I understand. I am short and so is my husband so we aren't surprised that he's tiny. What's odd is that our 4 yr old i...
- If everything is normal but she is just short I would not allow the shots. If when she is a teen and can be included in the decision, I would then consider it. I k...
- I would not do it. She has normal gH levels. Giving it to her anyway... will not 'guarantee' results... and it would only be experimental... since the Doc cannot pro...
HPV Virus at Age 38?
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2009
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Hi everyone,
I found out yesterday that I have the HPV virus and am stunned. I've been with my husband for 13 years and he has only been with me as well. I have j...
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- I haven't been in your shoes, but I will send you positive energy. I hope everything works out well... and if you are interested i can share some information regarding...
- Nearly everyone has some strain of HPV. If you've ever had a wart on your hand or foot, you have HPV. There are a ton of different strains of HPV, and only a few of ...
- Hi, J., HPV is very common. I believe that most adults, at least in our age bracket, have it. The vast majority of carriers don't realize they have it. If I reca...
Lotions for Stretch-marks- Pre-birth
Asked by J.P. from Sarasota
on August 13, 2006
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I'm looking to buy a lotion that will help prevent (as much as possible) stretch marks. I am at the 20 week mark and am starting to worry about stretch marks. Sharing ...
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- I am going on 35 and pregnant with my second. I had my first child at 20 and used good old CoCoa Butter from Palmer's. I didnt get any stretch marks with her except ...
- Have you tried the line of products at bath and body works. There is also a lotion with coco butter that works well.
- Usually if your Mom had them,you will have them too. And vice versa. I recommend pure vitamin E oil. CVS or Walgreens generic brand is fine. I used it everytime I g...
Question About School and Race...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on November 22, 2010
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First off, NOT trying to offend anyone here. I know it's easy to read into something more than what's said, so I just wanted to throw that out there... I'm soooo not r...
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- Wow to some of the responses here, some people responding are racist. I am AA and I was not raised to speak, look, wave my hands, etc. any differently than whites. We ...
- i agree with jen. it's more likely she's picking up on something from the other kids. any minority, in any group, will eventually feel it. you can teach her not to see...
- First, I LOVE all of thes responses so far! Recognizing that it's about feeling out of place because of differences, not necessarilly a racism issue, and figuring out...
