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Just Diagnosed with H.pylori Bacterial Infection in My Stomach
Asked by L.S. from St. Cloud
on February 6, 2007
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I have been experiencing stomach pain for about a month or so that has been pretty intense. Today was my test that came back positive for H.pylori bacterial infection ...
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- Hi L., My biggest word of advise is make sure that you have a ton of yogurt on hand. Make sure that you dont take your antibiotics and the yogurt at the same tim...
- H Pylori is well known for causing stomach cancer. It's a very common type of cancer among Asians, but not so common amoung caucasians. I wonder if you can get better ...
- Generally, they do not use antibiotics for a month. What is usually done is being given two different kinds of antibiotics for about two weeks. At the same time, som...
Inspiration for My Siblings Who Are Ill
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on April 23, 2008
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I have three siblings, all who are sick :( My twin brother has prostrate cancer and is deciding on surgery or radiation; my older brother has lymphoma and multiple my...
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- K., I am so sorry you and your family are going through this rough time. My father had AML and went through Chemo and radiation. I would suggest their favorite mov...
- For straight-up, silly fun, the movie "Galaxy Quest" is a hoot. It's a spoof of the sci-fi television shows like "Star Trek," etc. But, it's a loving spoof and fun s...
- I am so sorry to hear your siblings are ill. It must be very difficult for you. I would definitely send some pampering products. Radiation and Chemo can be very d...
MIL Going to See Oncologist--does This Sound like Cancer?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on December 17, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My lovely MIL has had a persistent cough now for the past year and a half. She takes good care of her health (she's 73), but was a smoker in her younger d...
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- Well, oncologists ARE cancer doctors. If her primary doc is sending her, she probably has a way off white cell count that has them worried. COPD could also be the culp...
- I don't know M.. I can tell you my MIL has had cancer for over 15 years. They give her radiation once in awhile (about every 5 years) and she has lived a full life. Sh...
- There is no sense in worrying about what she might have until she sees the doctor. I would suggest that, if she allows it, you or one of her children accompany her to...
Seeking Advice for Preparing Family While Away in Hospital
Asked by R.B. from Las Vegas
on October 9, 2006
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Soon I will have to go into the hospital in Ca for a period of 4-8wks for a bone marrow transplant and need advice on how to get the family ready for my leave and whi...
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- wow-I had Hodgkin's lymphoma pretty recently and I feel for you! Freeze what u can, but I wouldn't worry too much about him cuz you also need to take care of you.Also ...
- Everybody here has great advice - just make sure you don't overdo it and don't STRESS! Please do not feel like you have to make them enough food for eight weeks or so...
- I would suggest making meals and freezing them, so you don't have to worry about what your daughter will be eating while you are away. (especially if your fiance' is n...
Breast Biopsy...any Advice or Info Greatly Appreciated
Asked by N.S. from Los Angeles
on April 24, 2012
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Hi moms,
To my horror, my last ultrasound has found a lump in my breast which may be cancer. I am scheduled for a biopsy and am very terrified. Are there any tips o...
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- This is really scay, and I hope that this is nothing to worry about, and that you'll be inconvenienced, nothing more. Having said that, my mom had an ultrasound-gui...
- First things first: MOST biopsies result in benign findings. No need to freak out over it. I've had 2 biopsies done (one on each breast) since January of this yea...
- LIDOCAINE!!! They can give you this to numb you up and I found that it does really help. I just flat out told them how afraid that I was of pain and to please give m...
Whats Wrong with My 22 Months Old Face?
Asked by L.W. from Cincinnati
on October 20, 2010
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Dropped her off at daycare and she was perfect...I came to pick her up today and you could tell she was crying for awhile (trying to catch her breath, studdering words...
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- I actually got some of these on my face after giving birth to my child! Little red tiny bumps, like red freckles, raised a little bit. Also my eyes had burst capil...
- Take her to the Doctor... asap... since she STILL has those symptoms... OR some photos of her.... to show the Doctor and close up photo shots too. Then, do a SURPR...
- I think it's from the crying....When you get sick (throw up) that happens to your face....And they don't go away....Just all the blood pressure...Maybe she had her hea...
9Year Old Boy Going to Funeral Home to Make Arrangments? Weird?
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on September 3, 2011
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My good friend S's dad passed away suddendly early Thursday. I took food over to my friends house early this afternoon. My 9 yo and her 9 yo are also good friends. Wel...
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- When I was 10 (my sister 8), my grandfather passed away. We went with Mom everywhere to make arrangements. I remember looking over quite a few grave stones while Mom...
- I think the funeral home has to have seen things like this before. I would hope they could say children were not allowed in those areas and that he could be entertaine...
- Ok have you ever been to one of these? The arrangements aren't really that bad..you sit in a room go over what you want done,pick out certain things like the signature...
Mother-in-law Just Found Out She Has Leukemia
Asked by K.T. from Dallas
on March 23, 2009
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hello girls i need help me and my husband just found out that his mother has cancer and was hoping on some sujestfull hents as to how to help my husband get through it...
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- I am going thru the same thing. My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in Jan. He has never smoked and was perfectly healthy 4 months ago. It has been such a shock! ...
- The Leukemia/Lymphoma ____@____.com has resouces for the patient and their families. There is even financial help for patients. Also, leukemiatexas.org has informatio...
- My dad was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 12 years ago, also a blood cancer. I suggest joining a support group with or without your MIL. The support groups offer em...
Anyone 'Donated' Cord Blood Before?
Asked by A.L. from Washington DC
on September 12, 2008
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Just wondered if anyone has donated cord blood before? Don't really see why I wouldn't do it but I guess it is just new territory so still feeling it out. Anyone wit...
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- I banked my daughter's cord blood through Viacord when she was born 17 months ago at Loudoun Hospital. My doctor was agreeable to my banking of my daughter's cord bloo...
- Actually we ended up saving our baby's cord blood due to the fact that heart problems run in my husbands family and they are doing amazing things with these cells and ...
- I did. Well, I didn't donate it - meaning I'm having it stored for my family's use. I delivered my son at Reston, and Cord Blood Resgistry is the company I used. Th...
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on August 17, 2009
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Hello Moms, Are there any moms who have decided not to vaccinate or to delay vaccinating their babies?
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- I would not vaccinate with what I have learned today. Take a look at the ingredients of the vaccines. They are poison and DO NOT WORK to STOP DISEASES! www.vaccin...
- Hi, We have delayed and skipped some vaccinations for our 2 boys. Our family doctor is Dr. Resneck-Sannes in Scotts Valley, and he leaves it up to the parents to d...
- I would vaccinate. Every time you get in your car, you take a statistically bigger risk of harm then vaccinationing your child. No, there is no guarantee for anythin...
