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Still Freaking Out About Taking Prescription Meds...
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on April 27, 2010
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OK, so last week I posted about how I was freaking out about taking Levaquin because I had heard that there can be some serious side effects and a few RNs responded as...
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- You say it is coming back, so I would imagine just giving you the same thing wouldn't finish off the infection. So many infections, bacteria and such are so resistant ...
- Hi S. S. There are serrious side affects sometimes fatal for all perscribed medications, my husband and I use all Natural Cures for everthing, from diabetes, to headac...
- Well, I'm not pregnant, but I am on chemo and I am taking 2 different antibiotics right now. My issue is that since I am allergic to sulfa drugs and (coincidentally) ...
Scared to Take the Drug That Was Prescribed to Me -- What Should I Do??
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2010
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My baby decided to climb up my torso a few months ago and dug in his little toenail into my belly button giving me a bacterial infection. The dr prescribed me Bactri...
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- I am also allergic to penicillin and other antibiotics. I have taken Levaquin with no problems. I would get the infection cleared up so it doesn't turn into somethin...
- Hi, I would recommend taking the medicine first, but one thing you can try is an antibiotic ointment you can find in the firstaid section of your local farmacy. You m...
- Levaquin is very safe. Try not to worry...mind over matter. Don't will yourself into a reaction to this medication. It is an excellent antibiotic for skin infection...
Frequent Utis
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on January 12, 2009
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Hi Moms. Just wondering if anyone else out there is dealing with (or has dealt with) frequent UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)..... I have had UTIs my whole life. Ha...
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- I had the same thing going on for about 20 years of my life. What finally worked for me was when I feel an infection coming on, I drink about a 1/2 gallon of water an...
- B., I'm surprised that by now they haven't put you on a prophylactic antibiotic. I had problems with UTI's for a short while in my life & they put me on antibiotic...
- Hi B.! I had surgery to have my urethra enlarged when I was 2 or 3 but still had them ALL the time growing up and as an adult as well. I am also surprised they haven't...
Possibly IBS? Beginning May Be TMI for Some Readers
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on July 7, 2009
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Last Thursday I woke up doubled over in pain from my lower abdomen. Awhile later I had bad dio and a lot of blood with it. After 6 hours of this I ended up in the ER t...
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- Try peppermint oil. Young Living is the best. Rub some on the area that hurts. Be sure to use a carrier oil or lotion as it could burn you. Good luck - hope you fee...
- I spent many years following the instructions and taking all the medicine that the doctors gave and then I chose another path. Don't get me wrong, doctors are great f...
- i have had the same issue and it is ibs its misserable i was going to europe and my pharmacist ghave me charcoal tablets they do work great for while you are out of to...
Diagnosed with Chronic Epstein Barr, Looking for "Positive" Advice....
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on July 20, 2011
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After a VERY long year of the unknown, and being "so called" diagnosed with different stuff (IE: maybe neuropathy, MS, vertigo migraines and meniere's disease) I final...
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- I was diagnosed with this as well, a doctor friend of mine recommended a high dose of sublingual B-12 to help with the fatigue ( 2500 mcg) and that's been helping cons...
- My sister was diagnosed with this when she was in 7th grade and we have spent the last 20 years dealing with it off and on. The best way to understand it is to look at...
- A friend of mine had Epstein Barr and she went to a natural doctor who detoxed her. She now doesn't have any more symptoms. She also used a supplement called Lauricidi...
Breast Feeding ...Starting at 2And a Half Months?
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on August 15, 2009
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I had my son 11 weeks ago , I've been attempting to breastfeed... After he was born I couldn't get him to latch , The nurse made me bottle feed him , One the second da...
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- Hi E. Check with your OG?GYN about this. Some women don't always produce milk properly. And far as your baby being fat from formula, It no difference with breast milk....
- E., I am sorry to hear about your difficulties in nursing. I had a terrible time with both of my children, but was determined to nurse at least for the first year. Wi...
- WOW! you are amazing. Lots of great advice. You can do whatever YOU feel is best. Bottle, breast, whatever. Both are healthy for the baby. Don't stress out and enjoy y...
Uti/kidney Infection- Nursing 6 Wk Old; Trouble Finding Antibiotic That Works
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on July 6, 2011
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My baby was born may 21; when he was 3 wks old I was diagnosed w/ a UTI. They gave me 250 mg Keflex 4 times a day for 10 days. I have been off it for over a week and o...
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- I had a UTI while nursing and the first antibiotic I took didn't help. The doctor sent a second urine culture in for more substantial testing and it turned out I had a...
- Have you thought about pumping and dumping while you take a prescription that will work for your infection? You can either feed the baby formula or check with a milk ...
- Most antibiotics are considered safe while breastfeeding... so I'm more than a bit confused at your Dr's office stating they didn't know what to do. Keflex is an L1...
Pain
Asked by S.A. from St. Louis
on July 7, 2010
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Sorry this isn't a parenting question. I have had some on and off pain in my right wrist and ring/pinky finger bottom knuckles. It hurts to a point (when flared up) th...
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- I've had this pain a few times. What someone showed me helps a lot. He took my arm and put his thumbs at the end of the forearm (on top), right before the elbow, and ...
- It could be a bit of carpal tunnel syndrome acting up. See if a wrist brace will help. When I have a flare up, it helps me when I insert the tips of my fingers and t...
- do your fingers go numb? that was the big symptom that made my doctor think my wrist pain was carpel tunnel. I would recommend getting a wrist brace, i found a nice on...
Update on Granddaughter with Swollen Lymph Nodes.
Asked by G.B. from Oklahoma City
on July 19, 2011
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I had asked what were some remedies to ease the pain of the nodules sticking out on the side of her neck. Then I updated it through the next ER visit. I still wonder a...
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- You have good questions but they need to be answered by her doctor/nurse.
- Do they not give children Steriod shots? I know when my throat swelled that is what I got to get the swelling down so I could breath. This was at a medical clinic. ...
- I heard if you gargle with salt water,it does wonders on helping strep throat.
Has Anyone Ever Heard of or Experienced C. Diff?
Asked by E.P. from Washington DC
on February 17, 2007
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My son is going on 1 week with 2-4 times a day of foul smelling diarrhea. Is is nothing he has been eating and he has no fever or distemperment. Otherwise he is a teen...
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- c diff usually occurs after antibiotics or with a decreased immune system.. It's treated with flagyl and vancomycin for severe cases. The antibiotic Levaquin causes ...
- My sone is in the same boat....I think he's teething, but no teeth yet...he just turned 6 months yesterday. The dr. seems to not be concerned, as he's the same as alwa...
- Does your doctor know about his weight loss? That sounds concerning to me. My daughter is a few ounces shy of 18 pounds at nine months, and the pediatrician wants her ...
