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Lead Paint Testing
Asked by E.K. from Rapid City
on May 5, 2009
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We have a house built in 1974 and apparently no decorating updates since. This makes it a fun Brady Bunch house (flocked wallpaper in orange and brown, etc.) BUT, I ...
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- If you call your local Dept. of Health and Human Services they will test it for you, at least ours does.
- i sent you info....hope it helps
- You can buy little test kits at Menard's or Home Depot. They look like a funny marker -- you smear it on the paint and it changes a different color if there's lead. ...
Lead Free Indoor Christmas Lights - Do They Exist?
Asked by C.K. from Minneapolis
on December 15, 2007
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I've noticed that all the Christmas lights we purchased this year have a disclaimer on the back about lead. It says hands should be washed thoroughly after handling. W...
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- Just an FYI, some Christmas tress have lead in them as well. I work in a retail store and it said on some of the trees about washing your hands after touching because...
- One that I really have to watch for is the cord for my laptop. It also has the disclaimer and since my laptop is sitting on my dining room table, the cord goes down a...
- I saw a story on this on CNN yesterday. Here is the link http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/12/10/christmas.lights/index.html If it doesnt work go the CNN website a...
Acute Lead Poisoning Treatment Options
Asked by B.E. from Chicago
on October 15, 2008
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My 4 year old swallowed a lead fishing sinker. We took him to the hospital where upon consulting with a Ped GI doctor it was decided to leave the sinker in and let him...
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- i know when i was concered about lead poisoning i found something that talked about food and how it could help with your body not absorbing it. this is what i remembe...
- That's very scary! However, consider that the lead levels *are* lower than before, and while still high, are expected to drop, and that this is very short-term. I kn...
- You should be concerned, heavy metals in the body are not good and can lead to other problems down the line. These metals will find a way into tissue and organs and wi...
Lead Testing on 2 Year Old
Asked by L.K. from Buffalo
on August 13, 2009
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Hi moms, Just got back from our 2 year doctor's appointment. The pediatrician is sending us for a lead test for our daughter. They did the 1 year test at the office an...
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- My son had a lot of shots early in life...he had ear infections so frequently that he stopped responding to oral antibiotics and had to get shots in his theighs...way ...
- My daughter had her blood drawn 2 times intravenosly and it went fine. They were really good with her and she survived. It helped that on both occasions, I needed to...
- Yes, it's a blood draw. I went to the hospital (Bellevue) where my sons were born to have it done. They are used to drawing blood from infants, and got both my son's...
Lead Testing in 1 Year Old
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on April 19, 2008
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I have read in magazines that they advise to check for lead levels in your child at 1 year old. My pediatrician said that insurance will not cover it since it is not ...
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- Last summer we weren't sure if some of our toys were on the list for toys with lead paint. So, we took our kids 3 and 6mo to the doctor and she tested for lead and in...
- Actually, if you plan to buy or rent any home that was build prior to 1978 you should be aware of leaded paint. If you feel that your pipes or paint or water have lead...
- Hi S., my son's Dr. (IN AZ) ordered this test along with iron levels. He was chewing on my hair and she wanted to make sure it wasn't a sign of any problems. I took ...
Lead Paint Blood Work Test
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2007
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I recently took my 12 month old daughter to her 1 year Well Baby Check up. After my daughter was checked and had her shots, I was instructed that I would need to get ...
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- It is not uncommon for many peds to send their patients for bloodwork at the lab. My daughter was also sent for lead counts at the lab. It is a standard procedure when...
- My daughter was never checked for lead because her doctor didn't feel it was necessary due to the age of the house we live in. Hope that helps!
- Hi M.! I have a 17 mo. old son & I've never had blood work done on him. The Dr. recommend the finger prick that you mentioned, but I decided not to do it (I can't re...
Car Insurance
Asked by L.B. from Lubbock
on August 3, 2010
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Hello Mamas!
I'm curious as to what kind of car insurance you would promote as the best? I'm looking for something reliable, low cost, etc. I'm currently insured wi...
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- I don't know if you can get it near you, but we use Erie insurance and LOVE IT!!! They have about 5 different ways of paying (everything from one time to monthly), and...
- Shop around, I have Geico and my husband is notorious for getting a ticket every six months (no joke). We pay $155 a month for 3 vehicles.
- As far as injury claims go, progressive and usaa are the worst! State farm and geico are the best.
Health Insurance
Asked by N.H. from Tucson
on May 14, 2008
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I have found out that i an going to have a baby.I have no insurance i am on my third month and have not seen a OBGYN yet I have been waiting to here back from kidscar...
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- N., I have my own business that we offer Health/Dental disount benefits. So it isn't actual insurance, but it will at least give you a discount compared to paying f...
- Hi N.! Try calling this guy Larry Tripke, ###-###-####. email address ____@____.com helped me and my family. We got health insurance for my whole family with Health...
- You have a lot of great advice on how to get it, but in the meantime, you REALLY need to go to your ob/gyn and just pay them cash for your prenatal care. They want to...
Insurance Question
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 29, 2007
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Hi. My husband is losing his job, and so far hasn't had luck finding another one (he is in the mortgage industry) My question is - has anyone had any luck finding a ...
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- Hello M. Good luck! We were in the same boat last year. My son was diagnosed with ADHD and possible bipolar, then my husband lost his job. We never did get insur...
- Local hospitals w/specialty clinics (outpatient clinics) sometime offer sliding pay scales according to patients ability to pay. Ask about courtesy samples of medicat...
- Try All Kids. http://www.allkidscovered.com/ It's an insurance for kids and families in the state of IL. Depending on your income or no income it may be free or just...
Birth Control Not Being Covered Under Insurance
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on February 3, 2012
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I have had the same health insurance for 5 years with my company. Before I got pregnant I was on birthcontrol for 2 years, then decided to start our family. Now that...
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- Sorry for you it isn't August 2012 but just another reason I do not understand why people on here (woman with families for the most part) are constantly saying "repeal...
- Unfortunately, you'll probably have to pay it. However, check with insurance and see if pills are covered instead. Maybe you can switch. Otherwise, go to Planned Pare...
- At least we're not under Santorum who doesn't believe in birth control....for anyone...at all...ever. I'd pay the $500. Maybe technically, you should have asked fo...
