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Baby Has Low Iron Level
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on May 19, 2007
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A blood test revealed that my 3 month old son has an iron deficiency (His level is 9.5) We've started giving him poly-vi-sol with iron. I'm worried. Has anyone else de...
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- N., I'm not a doctor or anything so consider that when reading my response. My son, who is now 5, had a low hemaglobin level at 9 months. The 9.5 you refer to is the ...
- N., Are you breastfeeding? If so, your baby's results would most likely show that he has low iron. Usually, this is nothing to worry about with breastfed babies. I...
- Hi N., My older son had the same issue. There is a better children's vitamin than poly-vi-sol. Shaklee makes a tastless powder and its made with no dyes. After a...
Need a Pediatric Allergist in Austin Area & Gluten/ Casein/ Egg Free Diet Help
Asked by S.P. from Austin
on August 7, 2009
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Hi There!
I just had my children tested for food allergies through an Elisa Blood Test (done through Alletess labs).
They came back IgE allergic to Cows Milk and...
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- Hi S P I totally understand what you are going through. I have food allergies and eat a good diet. But I was eating eggs, dairy, and wheat every day.Over time, I deve...
- Dr. Kayser http://www.speciallyforchildren.com/specialties/allergyasthmaimmunology.asp Super nice, professional, and never a long wait in the office. I think she ...
- I agree with the person who suggested Dr. Kayser. However, I am not sure she takes new patients or patients that haven't been referred from their primary doctor. We ...
Seeking a Vet That Won't Make Me Go Bankrupt (Norwood Park Area)
Asked by L.K. from Chicago
on October 29, 2008
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Hi, I was hoping that someone had some referrals for a vet in the Norwood Park area. I have a 2 cats and a dog. I just took them to the vet yesterday (a total of 3 s...
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- I think there are shelters or humane society that have locations that don't charge much for shots and check ups. Check in your area if there is anything available.
- L., this isn't Norwood Park, but I've found that the Andersonville/Uptown Animal Hospital seems to have good prices. I am blind, and both my "significant other" and I ...
- As far a a local vet in Norwood, I would strongly recommend Abell Animal Hospital on Northwest Highway but specifically for one vet named Dr.Singh. He is so thorough a...
My Son Might Have Juvenile Diabetes
Asked by F.S. from Rochester
on August 4, 2009
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The past couple of weeks my 4 1/2 year old son has had classic symptoms of juvenile diabetes. Up until yesterday he has complained about being tired (which is highly u...
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- Hi F.. All of the the things that you described are symptoms of juvenile diabetes. I myself am a juvenile diabetic and I was diagnosed when I was 18 months old, so I...
- F., My son had the same symptoms and I too was worried about him especially since his grandma and uncle have diabetes. He was going to the bathroom a lot and he kep...
- I did the test for my daughter too... drinking is the real issue... if they are drinking excessivly.. this is a warning sign. My daughter didn't have it.. she just lo...
Fertility Issues/questions While Trying to Get Pregnant Again - Please!!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on October 5, 2007
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I had one my first of several fertility doc visits today and wondering if any mom's out there can respond with some of my questions and concerns I have.
In my cas...
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- Hi K.! I had the hysterosalpingrography procedure done and it wasn't as bad as I feared. Is your Dr. a reproductive endocrinologist? After dealing with infertilit...
- Estrogen dominance: http://sharedjourney.com/infertility_estrogen.html You may cramp excessively from the hysterosalpingogram. I would suggest taking a cramp and p...
- I also had an ectopic pg on my first pregnancy and lost one of my tubes in the process. After two years of trying, I had the procedure to check my other tube and make...
2 Weeks Late Need Some Advice
Asked by K.H. from Portland
on November 24, 2006
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Hello ladies i have a question that im hoping someone could help out with. Im 2 weeks late on my period and all my pregnancy tests and blood test came back negative. I...
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- I read your post and smiled because the same thing happened to me, we were not trying to have a baby and one month I missed a period (very abnormal for me) but I didnâ...
- Hi K. I am not a doctor but sometimes your hormone level might not be registering yet. that happen to me once i dont remember what my doctor called it but had to do wi...
- i still had my period the first couple of months i was pregnant. It maybe that with you it is judt to early to detect. maybe wait a little while longer and then go bac...
Does Anybody Else's Toddler Have High Cholesterol???
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on April 6, 2007
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At my 2 year old daughter's 2 year appointment they suggested that she have a blood screen for her cholesterol since high cholesterol runs in our family (it's a heredi...
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- Check out pure coconut oil and how it helps with lowering cholesterol. C.
- Was her first blood test for cholesterol a fasting test? They sent my 2 year old for the same test since he was a big boy and it came back high and they freaked us out...
- I am a registered dietitian. Diet and exercise are definitely important in cholesterol control. I like the suggestion of adding flax seed oil and fish oil to the diet....
Feel Pregrnant but the Test Shows Negative
Asked by J.V. from Seattle
on July 30, 2008
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I feel positive that I'm pregnant but I took 2 in home pregnancy tests and they both came out negative.
With my first pregnancy, I didn't take a pregnancy test unti...
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- Please run to the doctor and take a full proof pregnancy test with the blood test and all. You don't want to wait with your conddition.
- I would go see your doctor and have them do a test...even if it's their urine test, it's very accurate. I know a lot of ppl who test neg with the in home tests, but po...
- Pregnancy and diabetes needs to be monitored closely for your sake and your babys....I'd vote for the blood test it's easy and gets you both off to a good start. Healt...
Concerned About Pregnancy
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on May 30, 2009
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Good Morning everyone :)I am writing to you as I am sitting here and I need some advice. To give a little history, I had an early miscarriage at 6 weeks four years ago...
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- Your anxiety is not helping the situation. Worry about something that you have no control over or that has not happened only serves to make YOU crazy. It is time to ...
- Dear A. You can be sincerely wrong if you go on feelings. Try to talk to your DR personally about your concerns. He may be able to put your mind at ease as your tes...
- I don't know if you're religious or not, but one thing that always makes me feel better is reading about how we shouldn't waste our worries because everything is in Go...
Clomid
Asked by A.R. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2008
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My husband & I are trying to conceive our 2nd child. We have a wonderful 6 yr. old boy & have wanted another child for a while now with no such luck getting pregnant ...
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- Hi A. I took clomid to conceive my first baby, now 20 months old. I did not ovulate until day 19 when I took it. I was told this was very normal. I took the clomid,...
- hi. i used clomid with my first child but we did IUI which i highly recommend although out here it is likely not covered under insurance (i was in NY at the time wher...
- Hi! I did 2 rounds of Clomid with IUI & both were unsuccessful. I was supposed to do a third, but I was frustrated & stressed, so I decided to give up. Then, I pray...
