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Fibromyalgia
Asked by K.G. from Tampa
on May 12, 2008
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I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and was wondering if there are any other moms in the group that also have it. How do you cope on the "bad days"? Is th...
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- Have you tried any natural cures and or doctors? They can sometimes help when conventional medicine cannot.
- Practice yoga! Drink lots of water and eat lots of fresh fuits and veggies, too, but the exercise will help the most, and yoga is a good practice for the body as wel...
- hi K. i have recently have a post about a medical condition that i have and that have not yet been diagnosed by any doctor and several people answered me and told me ...
Lupus
Asked by L.N. from Johnson City
on April 25, 2008
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my daughter has Lupus. She is the worse case that i know of in the united states. its really depressing to talk about. anyone out there with a severe case of Lupus ca...
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- L., Lupus can be so devastating and I am so sorry that your daughter and you are having to endure this terrible disease. I have supported the Lupus Foundation for al...
- Hello L.. As I write this my heart is heavy with sadness for you. Not just sadness for your daughter. But sadness for you, the mother and the caretaker for I know w...
- Hi L., My name is D. and I too have a daughter with a severe form of Lupus. My daughter has SLE Lupus Cerebritis and was diagnosed in 2005 in her senior year ...
Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Asked by M.G. from Minneapolis
on September 12, 2009
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I'm taking my 3.5 year old son in for his seasonal flu vaccination next week. In previous years, he has received the flu shot. This year, our pediatric practice is r...
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- I know many things are dangerous or have side effects, but FYI, there has been controversy over flumist and kids since it's inception in 2001. I think the most contro...
- I would definitely recommend that you research flu vaccines as they are loaded with mercury, formeldehyde, ethylene glycol and other horrible toxins. Also, the CDC ha...
- I personally would and have always gone with an actual shot. I want to make sure what they are getting works and isn't going to make them sick from a live vaccine. ...
Need HELP!
Asked by J.C. from Cleveland
on January 18, 2008
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I recently gave birth to my son Bowen. He was born very sick and has spent most of his 3 months of life between the NICU & PICU at Children's. He is home with us now o...
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- Oh my goodness, I didn't know anyone else felt that way! I understand exactly what you are going through. Yes, you should tell your husband. It makes you feel a lot...
- I second Amy - ask your doctor about respite care. if s/he doesn't know, try your county board of health. my mom does respite care for a family with an adult son who...
- Hi J., I think your very overwhelmed. Our second son was also born with some medical issues and was in NICU. Being home with your children with no medical person...
Trying to Get Opinions and Information on the Swine Flu Vaccine
Asked by K.R. from Washington DC
on August 24, 2009
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I am wondering if other mothers have done any research or have opinions on giving their children the new swine flu vaccine. I have heard some horror stories regarding...
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- My great grandmother died during the Spanish Flu of 1918 leaving 6 kids. My grandmother was the oldest at 12 yrs old and did her best to keep track where everyone was...
- My mother-in-law is a hospice nurse. She talked to me a bit about how bad swine flu is, and she's getting the vaccine. She encouraged me to have my family get it as we...
- I won't lie. I have detected in the media the sense that this si "fast-tracked" and it has raised my hackles. But I am far more worried that someone in my family wil...
Birth Defects
Asked by J.B. from Indianapolis
on October 27, 2008
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My daughter who is 20 wks pregnant had an ultra sound today and found that she and hubby are having a baby boy. The tech told them it appears that he has a single umb...
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- I don't know anything about the umbilical cord, but my daughter was born with a fused cleft. It was never picked up on my 20 week u/s...a whole different issue that I ...
- I had a single umbilical artery. I also found out during my 20-week ultrasound and was very scared. I had to chart daily kick-counts, go to weekly non-stress tests a...
- I don't know much about this but I had a friend who just had a baby and she also had a single umbilical artery. They told her all the defects that could be caused due...
Mmr Immunizations
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on July 1, 2008
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew of a Dr. Who gives the mmr split up. I still am afraid to give that shot all at once and my son is starting ppcd in aug. His Dr...
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- I have heard good things about All About Pediatrics on EL Dorado.
- With your instincts, MOM! I chose not to vaccinate at all due to the risks definitely out-weigh what little efficacy they have. You do have a choice in the state of ...
- My son can't have the pertussis vaccine due to his father and uncle having an allergy to the vaccine and my doctor had no issues with ordering the others split up for ...
Getting That "In-Love" Feeling Back.
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on April 25, 2009
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My husband is diagnosed with PTSD ( Post traumatic stress disorder). We only have known about it for 2-3yrs and he's been in treatment for a yr now. Last week we both ...
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- Hi M., I'm really glad your husband is getting help for his Post Traumatic stress syndrome. There is a type of therapy specifically for PTS syndrome called "EMDR";...
- M., You are incredibly ahead of the game already, becaseu you are aware enough to see what the dynamic is here. First, you could use counselling as well. Get so...
- It took a while to get into this situation and it will take a while to get out of it. In addition to his PTSD, you have little one, which in itself is a marraige adju...
Out of Control 8 Yr Old
Asked by J.C. from Elmira
on March 23, 2008
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hi i work full time and i am having alot of problems with my 8yr old. She isnt little and she is almoust as tall as i am however i am still stonger. She is add and tak...
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- My daughter has a child in her class that is ADD also and the teacher has a timer and sets limits for her. 10 minutes at a time. When she completes a task she earns l...
- Sounds like it is time for some investigation. Are you only seeing the behavior problems on school days when she takes the meds, or only on weekends when she doesn't,...
- My daughter has adhd and if she does not take her adderall she is near impossible to handle. Have you tried behavioral therapy
Getting Organized to Homeschool
Asked by C.J. from Youngstown
on January 18, 2008
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I have asked about homeschooling in the past, I looked into the O.V.A and I am satisfied with the curriculum.. Heres my question.. For those of you who homeschool, and...
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- I have three girls (ages 7 1/2, 4 1/2, and 22 mo). My oldest attended 2 years of regular preschool and kindergarten. She started 1 st grade, but then I withdrew her ...
- I haven't home schooled but my siblings and I were homeschooling for a few years. My mother went to the same stores teachers use to decorate their classrooms, and she ...
- I was very very nervous about homeschool, but you know what...it works. :) When you have all day with your kids they usually improve in temperment, b/c the discipline...
