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Peanut Allergy
He had a blood test to determine why his nose was always running and what it was that ... and he told me he'd already been giving him peanut butter cookies! ...
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- I would see a pediatric allergist. Peanut allergies are very dangerous. You will probably need to carry an epi-pen for accidental peanut exposure (with medical follow-...
- My daughter also has a peanut allergy, diagnosed at age 2 and now she's 5. You should definitely ask the Pediatrician to give you a prescription for an Epi-Pen and car...
- The blood test is called a RAST test and apparently they are notorious for false negatives but not false positives. Look up Food Allergy Network (FAN) there is tons o...
Anyone Else Had to Give Iron Drops to Their Baby?
My daughter had her 9mth checkup yesterday and the ped said her blood test .... I also had to give my baby Poly-Vi-Sol drops at 9 moinths and Icar drops ...
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- I also had to give my baby Poly-Vi-Sol drops at 9 moinths and Icar drops which is pure iron. He was on the Icar for only 2 weeks but he is still on the other. He als...
- I had to give them to my daughter when she was 8 weeks old..She never had any problem with them..Oh, and that was the same brand that I used..
- Iron is naturally a mineral that constipates. It also causes gas, and other gastric issues. However, your DR. said your daughter needs it. I spoke to my son's dr fo...
21 Month Old Blood in Stools
Read all 17 responses: "I just changed a diaper and my baby has blood in her ... Try giving your daughter some diluted apple juice to help soften her stool. ...
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- If the blood was bright red (fresh) in appearance and on the exterior of the poop, it is probably from some minor tearing due to the size of the BM. I wouldn't worry u...
- I agree with calling the doctor to let them know. It most likely is from hard stool but just the same calling to inform is never a bad idea. My suggestion would be to ...
- My daughter tends to get constipated. I have started using benefiber, you can get it at most stores, every morning and it really helps! Her pediatrician recommended ...
High Levels of Lead in Babies Blood
I discovered that I was low on iron once when I went to give blood and the nurse told me to eat some raisins and it raised it enough for me to donate. ...
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- I wouldn't trust WIC's tests. Our WIC program is dismally incompetent. I actually had a nurse inform me that my son was shrinking in height and wondered if I fed him...
- Please take your darling baby into see her doctor and have her tested. So many times these test that the WIC offices use can give a false positive. I also googled fo...
- I'd read this before - so just googled and came up with a number of things - toys... and car keys Prior to the recent toy recall (all those Dora toys, etc) - I'...
Donating Eggs?
I would think as long as it wasnt a genetic thing or a blood thing that it ... a lot of women show up positive after giving birth, i don't know why though. ...
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- unless someone answers that knows specifically i would ask a drs office that does this. basically if its not a disease carried through a female egg then it should be ...
- Hi A.. In the past I worked both in Infectious Disease and OB/Gyn and I can tell you with some confidence that HPV is transmitted through skin contact with the infecte...
- I know women who have HPV and went on to have healthy children so I know it is possible. As for the donaton of he eggs, good for her, I would ask the company directly...
Preparing 2-Year Old for Vaccination?
Sep 30, 2009 ... I tell him no when it is no and I tell him he may have to give blood when we were testing him for allergies. It is not necessary to tell him ...
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- I just took my twins for the 2 year old shots and actually they did very well. Better than expected. They both would cry everytime and this time they did not cry at ...
- I am a doctor and I am against vaccination b/c my son (like millions of children around the world) got autism from them. I have been researching autism and related co...
- I would read the Sanctity of Human Blood. It helped me make good decisions about vaccines. Best of luck!
Need Information on Newborn with Blood in Stool
I have no idea what is causing the blood. the only bit of advice I can give you, be supportive of the parents. My son was in the hospital for a very long ...
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- B., My son was 8 weeks preemie, 4lbs. 3oz. and I had a similar experience. For my son, the first week was the worst. The pic line, the meds and the not being able t...
- My newborn also had blood in his stool at about 3 weeks old. We found out it was a milk allergy. My doctor switched him to Nutramigen(a non-milk based formula), whic...
- B., I have never had any experience with this- just wanted to let you know that your little granddaughter is in our prayers. God-willing, she will get through this...
Blood in Stools
Just make sure you are giving him plenty of extra fluids to keep him hydrated and I really ... I've heard that blood in the stools could be food allergies. ...
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- Have they checked him for Rotavirus. Mucus in stools is a big sign on Rotavirus and it causes diarrhea and other flu symptoms. Just a suggestion. My son had Rotavir...
- It could be a food allergy.
- Hi- I've heard that blood in the stools could be food allergies. Have you discussed this possibility with your doctor? I know for sure the mucous in the stools can ...
Cord Blood
Read all 10 responses: "With my first son, we banked his cord blood privately ( CBR). ... We opted to donate her cord blood to a public bank. ...
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- hi L., of course its a personal decision, but IF you can afford it, i dont see why you wouldnt do it. just my opinion, of course....probably and hopefully you will nev...
- I did not bank either of my daughter's cord blood. I feel that if you have cancer or other diseases in the family then it is to your advantage. Otherwise, I feel it'...
- I am surprised at the people who don't see the value of this including the medical community. I have known so many children who have died at young ages from cancer and...
Bloody Nose in 17 Month Old
I don't give him medication often, unless he has a fever. ... My son is 8 and has been getting blood noses in the dry winter for years. ...
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- Hi K., Your son's nosebleed can also be from the heat. We sometimes put a dish of water on the radiator. Find a way to put some moisture into the air. I don't think I ...
- My son is 8 and has been getting blood noses in the dry winter for years. I have found that if I keep the heat low in the bedroom and put a vapouriser/humidifier on it...
- NO IT'S NOT OK!!!! Don't you know that even over the counter drugs are dangerous, especially for babies. A low grad fever is not dangerous, just a sign to get rid of...
