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Seeking Other Moms Tested for GBS (Group B Strep)
When I had my daughter over 18 years ago, they didn't routinely test ..... It is NOT an STD and, in most cases, has no effect on the health of its carrier. ...
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- I had that when i delivered my son now 4 and he turned out wonderful. Just make sure to tell them that as soon as you get to the hospital when you are in labor so they...
- Hi H., This is very common in women, as long as your doctor knows about it everything will be ok. Here is some information for you. I hope it helps. ...
- H.... I have not read any other responses to your query, so I apologize if this is duplicate info! GBS is a naturally ocurring bacteria in 25-40% of women. It is NOT...
Reoccuring Strep Throat and Having Tonsils Removed
Has he ever not had strep when tested? If not he probably is a strep carrier. My daughter was diagnosed as a carrier. We had her tonsils and adnoids removed ...
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- My son was 6. He has strep for 6 weeks. Finally i asked what was the other alts. His dr said to remove tonsils and adenoids. Well we went to see the dr about it and he...
- Hi C., The only thing I can say about getting a person's tonsils removed is... My husband had his removed as a child. And it seems he gets sick more often because o...
- Removing the tonsils will not prevent strep.
Help! Need Assistance to Keep My 16 Year Old Healthy - Has Mono for the 4Th Time
She told us that even though she had mono once, she would still test .... which I was a strep carrier my whole senior year and just couldn't get rid of that ...
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- Hi D., You probably know what Mono is and how it's spread. Check and see what conditions are where she works and at her athletic events. is she sharing food and dri...
- She should increase her intake of vitamin c, it boosts the immune system. You could also have her start taking vitamins daily.
- I know many on her are selective vaccinating but I am surprised no one mentioned getting this one. My 13 y/o was vaccinated 2 years ago and I know from my own experien...
Can't Seem to Get Rid of Illness
In order to stop the strep from being passed back and forth, everyone in the family should be tested at the same time. Someone might be a strep carrier that ...
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- Hi S., check out www.DrinkSupplements.com, great product for the whole family it will keep everyone healthy.
- S., I hope you found something that helped you, but if you still need help, and if you are not afraid of sale pitch, lets talk. I've been helped and our speccial needs...
- Seems like everyone responding in here has some kind of nostrum or "supplement" that they want you to try, some product with "a plethora of benefits," as it were. Some...
3 Year Old Always Sick
Finially the last time we took him in they did a strep test and it came back ... He was still positive, the doctor told us that he is a strep carrier that ...
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- When she gets the fever, is she ever diagnosed with anything? infection or virus? My son was sick constantly between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. He was in a cons...
- ok let me start by saying that i am not a doc of any kind what i have to say is just an idea. My son is 19mo old and also has been sick it seems like for the last seve...
- I have a friend whose daughter went through the same thing: constant colds, not quite getting over it, fever off and on with no "real" other symptoms. It took her a ye...
Daughter Constantly Sick Since Starting Preschool
Testing Limits · Violence · Whining ..... good handwashing skills He also suggested that I may be a carrier for strep throat Carriers rarely have symptoms ...
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- Welcome to preschool! With so many kids in one room or even a school bus they are passing germs back and forth. I have learn it the hard way. I have a six year old who...
- I have a 5 year old daughter who has asthma, her trigger is a cold. When she gets one and the meds don't work we get to go to the hospital for a few days, not fun. Th...
- I see you have gotten a LOT of responses, and I really don't have the time right now to read through them all, so I am just going to offer you my 2 cents, and my apolo...
3 Year Old Has to Have Tonsils Taken Out.
Read all 5 responses: "ok so my lil girl is a carrier of strep throat. she has to have her tonsils taken out. of course i am so nervous about putting my ...
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- I don't have any liquid recidpes (other than ramen noodles and apple sauce) but I am slightly concerned about the doctor's orders....my daughter had her tonsils out be...
- I just went through a similar experience. My son had to be put to sleep to have surgery on his tongue. He was severely tongue tied. I was mortified at the idea of him ...
- Hi A. why a liquid for so long?? My 20 month old had to have his tonsils out and he was eating regular food in about 4 days. We did a LOT of Jello and I mean a lot...
5 Months Pregnant with a Sore Throat
K. I had strep throat when I was pregnant & it was just dredful! .... JULY, and again in AUGUST) I was also a carrier of the strep virus so had to have ...
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- take the flavor packet out of Ramen noodles and make a broth out of it. it helps with sore throat and other problems. My husband use to get bronchitits every year till...
- WIth a sore throat I would say CALL THE DR!!! Reason being I waited for almost a week and then found out I had a horrible case of strep throat--was told that can happ...
- I recommend you to ask your Doctor... Your Doctor know what's best for you... Take care of yourself and new Baby Girl coming soon... M.
Diagnosed with GBS (Group B Staph)
How is it that I'm a "carrier"? I guess I need some reassurance, ... The bacteria that causes group B strep normally lives in the intestine, vagina, ...
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- its just a bacteria that lives in the vagina. yes it can be serious if it gets passed to your baby. but your dr knows exactly what to do. you will most likely get indu...
- I take a probiotic every other day because I too am positive. I eat Yogurt that is organic and unflavored and have had to cut out sugar like crazy. You can get an or...
- Hey! I had my son 5 months ago and i was also positive for GBS. its nothing to be concerned about just when you go into labor make sure you tell the drs/nurses that ou...
Son Is Blinking Constantly
... the mall a real dr. and she had a full exam and lots of test all was fine and the dr said ... a neurological condition caused by a strep infection- this is strep season and if you are .... color contact lenses · motor carrier safety ...
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- It could be from being nervous. Did he just start school? Has he been doing this since he started? Or is there any other changes that would have made him nervous?
- My son started doing the same thing when he was two, and I panicked thinking he had eye problems. Turns out he had summer allergies to pollen.See if you can keep a log...
- I have had the same kind of thing, my son was 3 and blinking alot, so the doctor suggested we have him seen by the eye doctor, I took him, and they said it was seasona...
