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Veterinarian in Frisco
Asked by K.W. from Dallas
on December 1, 2006
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I have a 6yr. old mix (chow/retriever) who was just diagnosed with epilepsy and has never had seizures until a day ago of which she suffered from 5 grand mal seizures....
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- Hi, I live in The Colony and have a Retriever/Lab mix who was diagnosed with epilepsy a couple of years ago. However, she has never had a grand mal seizure. The name...
- I have the most awesome vet in Frisco that was referred to me by a "pet rescue" lady who has taken tons of animals to him. His name is Dr. Greg Bobo(yes, that's his n...
- My pomeranian also has seizures and was on phenobarbitral but is now on potassium bromide. He is doing great. My vet also said that they don't know why he has the se...
How Do I Explain Illnesses to My Children?
Asked by T.V. from Grand Rapids
on September 20, 2006
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I have two young boys and in the last two months they have had two big health issues to deal with... I was diagnosed with Alopecia areata and my husband just got diagn...
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- I would try getting some books from the library and explaining to them the illness in simple terms. The diabetic diet is actually very healthy and your kids may be be...
- T., I would just be honest and explain things to your children in simple terms - let them ask questions or even go to a doctor's appointment with you (if the doctor...
- Have you asked your doctors if they have any books or material they use for kids that get diagnosed with these illnesses – or your pediatrician. I know your kids don’...
Am I Stuck with This Bill?????
Asked by L.O. from Dallas
on October 30, 2008
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My husband recently went to the hospital because he was not feeling well. We do not have medical insurance so this is coming out of our pocket. Anyway the doctor diagn...
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- I work in benefits and I get lots of calls about claims people think they should not have to pay but they have benefits. Def. call the hospital and let them know you a...
- I'm not sure it matters if it is out of pocket or insurance. Just because you don't have insurance doesn't mean you shouldn't have to pay. I am almost certain (from e...
- I have worked in the medical field for a while and unfortunately what happened to your hubby is all too common. Another option you have is to contact the hospital admi...
Any Moms Out There Who Have Toddlers or Preschooler with GERD or Reflux?
Asked by R.S. from Denver
on March 26, 2009
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Just looking for some moms to talk with and ask questions about our childrens' symptoms, diagnosis, tests, diet, etc.
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- R., please check out my website www.mydoterra.com/sharontheoils and look up the oil DigestZen. Just add a drop to 1 tsp. of oil (preferably fractionated coconut oil o...
- Hi R.-- I have a one year old that dealt with reflux. We prefer to use alternative medicine to treat, and there are lots and lots of things that can be done to fix t...
- I am a birth doula and one of my former clients has a toddler with GERD. I will let her know that you are looking for people to talk with and hopefully she will join t...
Has Anyone Else Had a Diagnosis of a Choroid Plexus Cyst?
Asked by J.S. from Lakeland
on February 23, 2007
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I had my 20 week sonogram to check on the baby and was told there was cyst on the baby's brain. My OB said that she will give me another sonogram at 24 weeks to see if...
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- I'm a 29-year-old woman with a large cyst on my brain (approx. 3cm x 7cm). I never even knew I had it until I had a CAT scan following a car accident about 10 years a...
- I had a few when I was pg with my youngest - it freaked me out! CPS are usually harmless, whether or not they *resolve* before birth, but they are correlated with an ...
- I worked in the OB/GYN field for 8 years. A choroid plexus cyst is very, very common. I would venture to say that 1 in 10 of our patients found out their unborn chil...
What Kind of Doctor or Tests Do I Need?!?!
Asked by P.K. from Las Vegas
on August 10, 2009
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I have no idea who can help!! I have seen my family doc and my obgyn and instead of testing to find a real diagnosis I have been trying all kinds of meds. I just want...
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- Hi P., I KNOW exactly what you are talking about. I had suffered from MANY of the symptoms you have described. I went from doctor to doctor. i gave gallons of b...
- I'd recommend a really good Endocronologist. So much of what we suffer with is hormone (for men and women) and/or food related. I mentioned this moments ago to someo...
- My sister went to an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist when she was first diagnosed with Vertigo related headaches and he told her she just had chronic migraines. He hel...
Recurring Fevers for First Year of Life -- Others Experience This?
Asked by M.C. from Spokane
on August 6, 2009
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Hello mothers! My 11 1/2 month old daughter has had recurring fevers (average every three to six weeks) for her entire life. Each time I have taken her to the doctor...
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- Hi M., Make another call to the doctor and say that he or she needs to brainstorm with you. Recurring fevers are not normal and can definitely be a sign of somethi...
- If you'd like an opinion outside the western medicine paradigm, I am currently interning with a Chinese Medicine doctor at the National College of Natural Medicine her...
- Hi M., This is very concerning. I am wondering if your daughter might have a urinary tract infection, and medicating her might take the symptoms down for awhile, b...
Child Seizure Support Needed, 2.5 Year Old Boy, Newly Diagnosed, Please Help.
Asked by A.P. from Williamsport
on May 20, 2009
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My 2.5 year old son was recently diagnosed (end of April) with epilepsy. His EEG showed abnormal activity in the left frontal lobe - causing complex partial seizures ...
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- My bf's 2.5 year old also has frontal lobe complex partial seizures. She was diagnosed a year ago. They have been working with CHOP. She started on keppra, the brought...
- it must be very frustrating but finding the right balance of medications is really a trial and error process. i'm a pediatric nurse and i can tell you that you start w...
- medication for several different conditions is often trial and error, especially epilepsy. You will have to be patient and the medication will likely have to be adjust...
Late Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes at 36 Weeks
Asked by B.G. from Boston
on August 4, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I was wondering if anyone has experienced what I am going through right now. I am 36 1/2 weeks pregnant and I just had an ultrasound because I was measuring ...
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- Hi B., I'm pretty sure I had undiagnosed gestational diabetes with my pregnancy. My midwife had been out of town but my OB was fairly certain. Try to follow the die...
- Your baby may not be as big as they are saying. I had an ultrasound done right before the day before I had my son and they told me he would be right around 8lbs 8oz a...
- Ultrasounds can be off by as much as 2 lbs, and it's position, not size, which is the strongest factor in whether the baby can be born vaginally. I had some sugar s...
Inflatable Belly?
Asked by S. from Spartanburg
on July 29, 2009
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Hi Mamas, I apologize already for the descriptive details, but this is really bothering me A LOT. Lately my belly swells up (especially after each meal but not only) t...
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- Hey S., I do the same thing all the time. I swell to the point I look like Im about 6months pregnant. My problem is that I have IBS and its untreatable. There are m...
- Your problem sounds exactly my best friend's. She does the same thing whenever she eats any wheat or gluten- it's a gluten allergy in her case. Have you tried avoidi...
- Have u been to a gastro Dr. for a blood test for Celiac disease (allergy to gluten)?
