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PG With Hernia
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on December 29, 2008
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My daughter is 6 months pg with her third - she has a small hernia that is causing alot of pain. She only takes Tylenol, but it is not helping. Her OB sent her to a ...
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- I had the surgery when I was 7 months pregnant with my first. Everything went well and my OB stayed close by and checked on me throughout. I was in alot of pain and ...
- I had one below my chest during my 2nd pregnancy. And it was uncomfortable, like a burning/ripping sensation. I just toughed it out til the end. And it repaired itself...
- Hi L.. I would have her try to hold off on the surgery until after the baby is born or as close to her due date as possible. If she just cannot stand the pain then how...
Seeking Experiences with NF1 (Neuro-fibro-matosis)
Asked by B.M. from Orlando
on July 14, 2008
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My son has recently been diagnosed with NF1. So far, he only has the cafe au lait spots, but the geneticist wants him to get a head MRI. Since he is only 1, that req...
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- I don't have any experience with NF1, but my then 2 y/o son did have to go under general anesthesia once. He held up really really well. No problems with that. The onl...
- Although my daughter has never had an MRI, she has gone under sereval times. It was worse for me than it was for her. Also you should check to see if he is able to g...
- Hi B.! Ironically I just had lunch with a friend who has a daugther with NF. I asked her if she could share anything with you about her experience. She responded with ...
Recurrent Middle Ear Infection
Asked by P.K. from Miami
on September 29, 2008
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My baby is 11 1/2 months and she's been having middle ear infections really often. It's been 4 infections since June. The Doctor has treated them with antibiotics but...
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- If the Dr. recommends tubes definitely have it done, your baby will feel so much better and you will have the added benefit of no more antibiotics due to ear infection...
- Hi, my child had alot of ear infections and strep throat in the lst few years and we tried so many antibiotics. He struggled thru kindergarten and then finally my ped...
- If you haven't already taken her to a chiropractor I would highly suggest it. There is plenty of research that supports using chiropractic to help otitis media (ear i...
Pediatric Dentistry Cavity Filling Sedative?
Asked by T.N. from St. Louis
on November 19, 2008
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My 3 year old has a cavity between his superior central incisors (top front two teeth). I am embarrassed to say this, it's my fault I realize, too much juice and not ...
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- Whatever you decide to do with the sedating, please don't wait until they just "fall out" because some kids don't lose their top baby teeth until they are 6 or even 7 ...
- I am a general dentist and I have been practicing for 8 years. I specialized in kids for the first 4 years of my career. I would follow your dentist's recommendation...
- Our dentist uses lasers to fix cavities so there is no numbing or pain. My kids were out in about 25 minutes smiling with their stickers. You may want to find a dentis...
4 Year Old Getting an MRI with Anesthesia in Portland , Or
Asked by E.M. from Portland
on July 25, 2009
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Hello moms,
My four year old girl is going to get an MRI. As she is pretty young (and they've let us try it without anesthesia first which didn't work :-( she will ...
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- I am a fan of both Emmanuel and St. V's. If it is a young child issue go to Emmanuel. They are great and only another 10 minutes from St. V's.
- I have had 2 life saving surgeries and will have a hernia repair next month at St. Vincents and consider them an excellent hospital, however in your case I would go wi...
- Emmanuel is a great children's hospital. My 4 year old daughter spent a week there when she had Kawasaki disease. She didn't have an MRI, but all the experiences we ha...
Probing of Nasolacrimal System on My 20-Month Old
Asked by L.P. from Punta Gorda
on February 1, 2009
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First, I need to start off with letting everyone know I am not an alarmist. So, I'm not quick on going to the doctor or giving any medication of any kind. I believe ...
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- I think the 1st step is to check his diet and see if he is reacting to something- you can do a chart for 2-4 weeks, and see what did he eat, or what did you eat if he ...
- I have a friend that is blind in one eye because his Mom feared him having eye surgery to get his blocked tear duct repaired. If it was your eye running would you do i...
- My daughter has never had a "Clogged tear duct", but I was diagnosed with one in my late 20s. It was driving me crazy for over a week, and even affected my vision and...
Pediatric Dental Concerns
Asked by M.P. from Portland
on May 6, 2009
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Has anyone been able to have ODS and Kaiser work together for dental IV anesthesia? My 5 yo grandson needs to have a tooth pulled and have a couple of fillings done. ...
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- I have had dental work done that way for both of my kids (though they were 3 at the time) and it worked like a charm. All of the fillings done are still holding and w...
- My son had to have dental work done under IV anesthesia when was 2 and the pediatric dental office had an anesthesiologist come in. It was totally fine and my son did...
- There are excellent pediatric dentists. Called the ADA and they will refer you if you don't want to work with your normal dentist. The child does not normally need to ...
Anesthesia for 5 Year Old???
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on February 5, 2009
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Please help! I'll make a long story short. After several vists to our pediatrician and opthamologist, it is agreed upon that my five year old son has a skin tag, about...
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- My daughter underwent surgery with anesthesia at age 3 to have a birthmark removed from her leg. It did not affect her one bit, she was fine and still is. She doesn'...
- My son, now 3 and a half, has been "put under" twice. Once at six months and once at two and a half for different procedures (neither skin tags but should not make a h...
- I would have it removed now while he is younger, skin tags to grow bigger in size over time. If it is unsightly and will only get bigger I would have it removed. They ...
Natural Miscarriage Versus D & C
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on December 4, 2008
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First of all, thank you for all the advice you have given me concerning my recent pregnancy complications. I am about 8 weeks along in a pregnancy that is not going w...
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- first, i'm really sorry :( i have been there three times all around 9 weeks. if i were you, i would NOT have the d&c unless it becomes medically necessary. i have...
- I am so sorry and my heart goes out to you and your husband. Just be sure and don't let them rush you. I'll pray for you and your family, God Bless
- I would opt for the D&C in your situation because of how far along you are but I would STRONGLY suggest waiting to be 100% sure that the pregnancy is not viable. With ...
Scared About My 2 Yr. Old Being Put Under Anesthesia
Asked by A.N. from Portland
on November 13, 2006
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We have a 2 and a half year old. At her last Dr. appt. (for an ear infection) I asked the Dr. to take a look at some staining on her front four teeth. She drinks jui...
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- i have heard of anitbiotics causing tooth discoloration, but not plaque build up. my son was 3 1/2 when he was put under for a hernia operation. if this dentist come...
- I don't know about the teeth, but I have some information about the ears- I recently learned that sometimes ear infections can be caused by a fungal infection (yeast)...
- A.: I had my 18 month old put under for tubes...no biggy. He did great. It is really scary. Good luck to you-H.
