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What OTC Rx Do You Use?
Asked by S. from Chicago
on January 2, 2008
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My 2.5 year old son has a horrible runny nose. I really don't like to give him Benadryl (pediatrican reccomended). Any suggestions on what I can give him that will o...
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- I use the regular Children's Dimetapp (not the infant formula, which has been pulled off the shelf) and have done so since my son was 3 (he is now almost 7.) I am pre...
- Flush the nose with saline solution, or nasal spray. Then, suck out his nose with a bulb. It will help keep him clear.
- My ped recommended Dimatapp for the last co;d that we experienced just talk to the pharmacist about the new dosage amounts. We also do the saline and sucking for minor...
Does Anyone Else Have Experience with Hives During Pregnancy?
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on November 14, 2008
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Hi,
I am pregnant and have gotten hives. I'm into day 2 now. I am wondering if anyone else has gotten hives at the beginning of the 2nd trimester also. I had the sa...
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- Hi M. I didn't have hives during pregnancy but have had my shares Prior and Post.. For me, that which brought it on was STRESS . From all that I have read about hiv...
- I get hives all the time, and did while I was pregnant as well. I don't know if you are also allergic to topical benadryl, but I was able to use that while pregnant, j...
- I didn't get 'em while pregnant, but broke out in terrible hives right after delivery. Eventually subsided.
Allergic Reaction to First MMR Vaccination at 12 Months
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on November 9, 2008
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I took our daughter for her 12 month well baby visit and she got the first dose of the MMR vaccine. Our doctor is always very attentive, notates which vaccination was...
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- If you are really concerned you can have a rast & stratch test completed by a pediatric allergist. I recommend going to Children's for any blood work. She could be al...
- My nephew had a terrible reaction to MMR, but sounds different than your daughter's reaction. His came on a few days after the vaccination. He had bruising all over hi...
- Keep an eye on her. The next shot isn't until she's 5 years old anyway. Just ask your doc about the severity of it. Try to stay off the internet it will just make you ...
My Son Started to Get "Carsick" Again. Help Please!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on August 10, 2009
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Hi my son is 3 1/2 years old, a very funny, playful and good little boy. When he was about 4 months old we took my to Miami (a 4hr car trip) and suddenly he threw up ...
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- Hi. I'm the mother of a 6 yr old boy & a 2 1/2 yr old girl & both of them get car sick as well. My little girl is worst than my son. Just going 2 the mall we would hav...
- Get his eyes checked...My daughter got carsick alot until we got her eyes checked. Now that she has glasses and can see what is going on outside the car she is fine!
- Try candied ginger. You can purchase at health food stores or at Penzeys.com It's a proven method - as seen on Myth Busters. Also, I used it when I was pregnant w...
Poison Ivy
Asked by S.S. from Cleveland
on July 30, 2009
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One of my three year olds came in contact with poison ivy Tuesday, and by yesterday when we took her to the ped, she had it all over her face and pretty much there is ...
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- Burts Bee's Poison Ivy soap is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! get some and use it often until she's better! baking soda paste is also great-- just mix it with water and rub it on.
- Your poor little punkin! I just had poison ivy for the first time in my life. I bought benadryl spray to relieve the itching, and it was a lifesaver. It stopped the...
- Try making a paste with baking soda and water, apply it to the itchy areas, it will flake off and get powder all over the place but REALLY helps with the itching. I a...
Eczema Advice
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on May 23, 2009
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My 1-year-old has terrible eczema all over his torso and feet, and it seems to be getting much worse in this hot, sticky weather. He's been waking up screaming at nigh...
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- Hi J., My daughter has eczema and breaks out in horrible rashes now and then. Her doctor had me switch to dye and scent free laundry detergent and bath soap. Skip t...
- I was born (1968) with a patch of eczema. Eventually it covered my arms,legs,hands and feet. I endured 7 years of doctors trying to figure out what it was. I won't ev...
- The first thing to do would be to find out what is causing the eczema, is it food, heat, etc.? Then I would go to the dermatologist. I used a cream called Embeline and...
Toddler with Rash on His Face
Asked by M.F. from Modesto
on January 11, 2009
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My 15 month -old toddler woke up yesterday with a strange rash on his face. He has red, dots some by themselves and others clustered together on his face and neck. The...
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- Both of my kids got this. It was from the drool on their face at night. I used cortisone cream and it cleared up.
- It's probably a reaction to the vaccinations, but the doctors never attribute it to that. You might want to do some online research.
- M., He may be reacting to a number of household products, including your laundry soaps, body soaps or shampoos. There is a direct connection between skin irritation...
Temporary Weaning to Formula
Asked by J.C. from Hartford
on August 19, 2008
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My exclusively breastfed 6 month old son has had severe eczema for over 3 months now, and we don't know which way to turn. We have seen medical doctors, tried alterna...
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- You poor things!! I don't have much advice to offer except stick to it. He will get used to the bottle and if it helps with the eczema, he should get less fussy. I ...
- my daughter has eczema too! We had to switch to a natural laundry detergent, Arm and Hammer Essentials and that seems to help, and i wash all mine and my husband;s clo...
- First I want to tell you I have had eczema most of my life. Not one western medicine doctor or dermatologist has been able to help me. Yes they gave me those yucky, gr...
Excema Suggestions
Asked by E.S. from Amarillo
on April 3, 2007
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My three year old son has very severe excema on his legs and arms and now starting on his lower back. He's been on antibiotics a lot and ointmints we went to see a der...
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- Hi E., I buy my household supplies from a company called Melaleuca. I don't have experience with Excema, but that company is raving about their lotion and the Excema i...
- My daughter had bad exczema (atopic dermatitis) when she was an infant. The pediatrician prescribed elidel ointment for her which worked well. I would also try going...
- my brother had excema pretty bad too. We would use only "free & clear" laundry detergent. No perfumes or dyes. Washed with ether Cetaphil soap or the walmart brand wor...
Poison Ivy That Won't Go Away
Asked by L.M. from Denver
on July 10, 2009
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Hello ladies! My father had a really bad bout with poison ivy about 10 years ago and ever since then he has never been able to completely get rid of it. It alway pops...
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- Your dad needs to get some prescription strength cortisone cream to completely get rid of it. Maybe the doctor would prescribe some oral cortisone for a few days also.
- look up alphacura online, I used their stuff for ringworm once and it is completely gone - nothing else was working. They cost around $30 but are totally worth it, and...
- When I was younger I use to get poison ivy if someone mentioned it. My mom found the poison ivy pill which is a small sugar pill with a drop of poison ivy extract in ...
