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Anybody Fail 1-Hour Glucose Test and Choose to Skip 3-Hour Test?
Asked by J.E. from Dayton
on April 10, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby. With my other two, the 1-hour glucose tests were administered differently than this time. I failed this one, but I've been under a dec...
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- Two pregnancies and I failed the one hour test both times. Took the 3 hour test both times and passed both times. My doctor said since it was close, but not "technical...
- Don't know about the tests but I see a red flag here. Get a hold of those iron levels for the baby's and your sake. Reasearch all this out nutritionally. Metagenics...
- Maybe pick up a bg monitor and self-test at home, hourly, for a day or two. That might help the dr. without doing the 3 hour test.
Am I Overreacting???
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on December 23, 2010
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I’m not sure if I’m overreacting or not so please help me out.
My 12 y/o DD has an yeast infection. Our initial Dr. visit was a week ago. The infection was not...
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- Though it was probably not intentional, the doctor LIED to you. As someone who had a lot of female problems, including chronic yeast, at a fairly young age, I know ...
- I agree, it was rude of the doctor not to ask you first, since she told you she would just take a peek. If it bothers you that much, just switch doctors. Otherwise,...
- I would have been upset. I have always tried to prepared my children for the things that I can. Of course things come up in which you can't prepare them but in my opin...
Input Desired on Kaiser Permanente for Health Insurance
Asked by M.H. from Denver
on May 18, 2008
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My husband is changing jobs in June, and the company offers insurance through Kaiser. I am wanting experiences, both good and/or bad that people have had with Kaiser....
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- Hi M.- We just switched to Kaiser at the beginning of the year and I too, was so apprehensive. So far, I have been impressed and they are able to do things so effecie...
- Hi M. - I am a Kaiser member and had our first baby 6 1/2 months ago on the HMO plan. I've been a member for 2 1/2 years. The experience was not as natural as I think ...
- Kaiser is not like your ordinary health care coverage. Their medical offices not only have the doctors, but also a pharmacy, lab, x-rays and different specialists. T...
My Eyebrows Are Falling Out!!!!
Asked by E.M. from Dallas
on December 22, 2008
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Just a question. I don't know if anyone has experienced this but my eyebrows are falling out and I don't know why! Other than I just had a baby and I don't even know t...
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- I agree - sounds auto immune. S.
- Please have your Thyroid checked - hair loss (including the outer edge of eyrbrows) is a hallmark symptom of hypothyroidism (Autoimmune - also called Hashimoto's). It ...
- Hi E., First, don't be alarmed, it may not be as serious as others have made it out to be. Although I do have a previous thyroid condition, no biggie just a cold no...
Itchy Legs
Asked by B.F. from Detroit
on October 29, 2009
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I have very itchy thighs. Has anyone else had this problem? Do you know what it could be?
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- mention it to your doctor and see what he says. I had the itchiness on my thighs legs and ankels when I was carryng my son. My doc told me I had PUPPS, he prescribed ...
- I had itchy legs, thighs, abdomen and arms when I was about six months pregnant. I scratched so bad I caused bruising to myself from the intense itch. I tried so many ...
- I just read something on here a couple days ago. Someone who was pregnant had the same thing. Call and tell your dr. about it they can help you your gyno. Also check b...
Hypothyroidism
Asked by W.K. from Montgomery
on May 27, 2008
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Has anyone been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism? If so, can you tell me a bit about it? Just recently diagnosed. Any advice?
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- I am so glad that your doctor tested your thyroid and was able to diagnose you. Many times the symptoms of hypothyroidism are attributed to other illnesses, even menta...
- Your thyroid is just not working as well as it should -- as compared to hyperthyroidism which is where it works overtime. Some of the symptoms you probably had: weig...
- Hypothyroidism is not as bad as it seems as long as you are diagnosed and take your meds everyday. It is a condition where your body doesn't make enough thyroid hormon...
How Can You Tell How Far Along You Are????
Asked by J.H. from Tallahassee
on August 21, 2009
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Okay so this is probably a question every new expectant mom wants to know when they find out they are pregnant but it is about to drive me crazy! Here is my delimma, I...
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- You should go get prenatal vitamins anyway ... I don't think an Rx is needed for them anyway. Call your pharmacist! You aren't the first I have heard where the MD...
- Hey there. I would guess you are definitely pregnant with all those symptoms. You can usually buy a cheap pregnancy test at the dollar store that works great. They ar...
- Wow, I am totally surprised that the doctor wants you to wait until 8 weeks. When I got pregnant my doctor wanted to see me the minute I told him I thought I was pregn...
Positive AFP Spina Bifida Test
Asked by M.M. from Huntsville
on October 25, 2011
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Hi mama's. The nurse from my OB's office just called and told me my spina bifida test came back positive. She said my level was 2.87 and that I have to go to Birmingha...
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- A close friend of ours had experience with a very similar situation. It was their third child and the results of the amnio reflected their child would be riddled (sp?...
- I know that I can say "Don't Worry", but you will anyway. I know several people that this has happened to that when they went for their ultrasound everything was fine...
- Yes, mine came back high & we were told to expect spina bifida (on a Friday) which caused lots of stress until Monday, when I had the specialized ultrasound. Ultrasou...
Mentally Fuzzy and Out of Focus
Asked by L. from Dallas
on October 14, 2008
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My 'mommy-brain' seems to be getting worse. I know, once we have kids, we all seem to have mommy brain. We tend to be more forgetful or ditzy. But seriously, since...
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- I agree with much of Mary's advice. Your hormones are definitely out of balance. Stress can have so many negative effects on our bodies. Everything that you describ...
- Are you snoring suddenly? Sleep apnea is a bad bad sleep stealing monster. Thyroid B-12 deficiency(pernicious anemia) Iron (too much or too little) Lead poisoni...
- Yes I had the same problem and was diagnosed with low iron. This helped but I am still not the same as I was pre pregnancy(much much better though). I think I must...
I Have Gestational Diabetes and Scared
Asked by E.C. from Miami
on July 8, 2008
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I have Gestational Diabetes(sucks). I am concerend because sometimes my numbers are high. Just tonight after dinner(pizza), my number was 148. I know I am not supposed...
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- Hello, I recently gave birth in April 08 and I also had gestational diabetes. I was not able to eat any carbs because they raised my numbers drastically. When the baby...
- I have had diabetes for 14 years and I have a gorgeous baby boy who will be 3 in 2 weeks. My suagars were out of control when I got pregnant and stablized 2-3 months ...
- An occasional high number is not going to hurt you. I have had gd with both of my sons and now I am pregnant again and am border line gd at 15 weeks. Are you on oral...
