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Question for Anyone That Knows About Medical Disability??
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on February 2, 2008
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My big sister (along with her husband) owns a very, very small trucking company. Basically, her husband drives the truck and she does the paperwork. They just purcha...
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- End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), a need for dialysis, is an automatice disability qualifier for Medicare approval. Her physician (i.e. nurse) should (can) contact a soc...
- Looks like you received a lot of good info already. I just wanted to add a note about pre existing. Most insurances will waive the pre existing if she has had group ...
- I'm not sure what the process or rules are. She should call the social security office and they will be able to answer her questions and help fill out a form.
Seeking Medical Advice
Asked by W.R. from Houston
on July 15, 2008
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Hi I am the mom of two girls, very difficult pregnancies and births. One weighed 3lbs and we both almost died, the other weighed more but my delivery was tramatic. I h...
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- You need to talk to your doctor to see what can be done at this point. Also find out about having your tubes tied or some other form of permanent birth control.
- Hi W.- The only advice I can offer to you is to find the best doctor for your condition that you can and the best high risk pregnancy OB that you can and educate yo...
- W., I see your concerns about your babies as weel as your husband. I myself am Pro-Life. There are several factors that need to be considered. Your family, you, your u...
Medical Advice
Asked by B.T. from San Antonio
on April 29, 2008
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I am a new mom---1st time. My son is now 9 wks old and after a very rocky start we are finally doing good. Except now, he has had stuffy nose for 7 days. My pediatrici...
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- Hello B.. I'm a 47 year old mom of 20something children. Mine had sniffles alot and my son had asthma. The humidifier is good. What type of formula is he on or are...
- Hi B.! I know what you are going through. When my son was 3 months old we had the same issue. The humidifier is good but it didn't help my son. What salene drops are y...
- You are doing all that you can do for him right now at his age. The humidifier and saline are the best. I think the combination of the two help a little. I never no...
Libido Question
Asked by D.T. from Sacramento
on January 15, 2009
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I gave birth seven days ago to a healthy baby girl- easy delivery with no complications. I did have one small stitch in my upper vaginal area - not my perineum area. M...
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- Hi! My appts were always at about 6 weeks. I would say to make sure to check with the doctor - better to be safe. Have you asked the doctor if you can have sex agai...
- Hi D., Congrats on your new baby and still existing libido!! I know a lot of women don't want to even think about sex after a new baby, but it's good to hear there...
- Way to soon, listen to your doctor...
Looking for a New Career
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on May 28, 2008
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I am looking to change my career. I HATE my job and ready to do something about it. My mom has offered to help me go back to school at night, weekends, online, or what...
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- You should really think about going into business for youself so that you can spend more time with your child. If it is just your passion to be in the medical field th...
- I wouldn't become a medical assistant. They don't make much more than $11-12 per hour. Physical Therapist assistants make a little more than that. Do you already have ...
- I would get my RN over a medical assistant position, because there are so many possibilities over a lifetime of different types of nursng that you can do. If you were ...
Home Employment
Asked by V.L. from Chicago
on May 27, 2008
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Any advice on the work from home ads in the newspaper such as stuffing envelopes or medical billing. Looking for a work at home to stay at home when my boys strat school.
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- Hi V.! I'm a mother to a 3 year old and a 7 month old (both girls). I love staying home with them and having the opportunity to work as little or as much as I like....
- You can go to this website and check out this at home business. It is absolutely free, no selling, no overhead, no meetings, no fees (ever!), and is registered with th...
- Hi again V., stuffing envelopes (DON'T DO IT- SCAM) Medical billing only works possibly if you have those skills already. Those kits, that say they can get you up...
Are Spacers and Braces at 8 Really Necessary
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on January 26, 2009
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My 8 year old daughter has two very large (top) front teeth and they are both crooked. Additionally it is obvious that her other teeth on each side are crooked and it...
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- I can't really address the need for braces for an 8 year old, though I know many orthodontists treat in phases. I can, however address the need for correcting crooked...
- S.: My 8 year also got spacers and braces in the bay area. She's now 16, and has been wearing a retainer ever since. She has not needed braces again, and her teet...
- I'm sure every case is different, but at the time we were first referred to the orthodontist by our pediatric dentist (10 yo) there was no way we could afford to do th...
OBGYN At Trinity Med Center
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on August 30, 2008
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Hello! I just found out I'm pregnant with my second child. It wasn't exactly planned, but now that I've gotten over the surprise, I'm thrilled! Anyhow, I'm not comp...
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- YES! Dr. Paul Meggs. ###-###-#### He is AWESOME. I had also switched away from my OB with child #1 and started going to him. I can't say enough about him. The st...
- I have a wonderful doctor that takes the time to answer questions and he makes sure you are very well taken care of. His staff is also extremely nice and helpful. He ...
- I had three babies with Dr. Fred Creutzman. All c- sections. He is good and an honest man sho is also Christian.
Posture Concerns
Asked by K.F. from Atlanta
on May 12, 2008
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My husband is a stickler about having our children sit up straight if they are watching a cartoon or a movie on the sofa. He says it's really bad for them long-term to...
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- My mother said that all of our lives when we were growing up...I put that with the 'don't make faces, it will stick that way' kind of statement. Look at how many p...
- Perhaps having a "heart to heart" with him about picking his battles... Reminding them to sit up while they are in public, at restaurants, at family dinners, etc and ...
- Absolutely..... have your children perform proper posture techniques is crucial for their growh and development. Especially later in life it will prevent the early on...
Question About Medicaid & Ultrasound
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on February 2, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone else has/had medicaid for their pregnancy that knows something about getting an ultrasound done. I was all excited to go to my next appt. unt...
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- I personally used the medical card for my first pregnancy and it did cover the ultrasound. The ultrasound is a necessary part of your prenatal care. It's main purpos...
- The only way you can get an ultrasound is if you are high risk. I know it seems really important, but you will have a lifetime of being able to see the baby. It is r...
- Sarah, I am currently 20 weeks pregnant and on Medicaid also. I just had a routine ultrasound yesterday, and paid a $2 co-pay. I am not high-risk. Ultrasounds ar...
