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Over the Counter Cold Medicine
Asked by T.M. from Los Angeles
on February 7, 2008
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With everything we are seeing now on the news about the negitive and potentially harmful effects of over the counter medicine, what are other mothers oppinions of col...
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- well i can honestly say it's a bunch of nonsense. my 3 mo old was in terrible misery last month due to the bad cough going around, congestion, fever the works and the...
- Hi T.: Every time my daughter got sick, I would always talk to my doctor first. Even if I knew that the answer would probably be tylenol...I still wanted to make s...
- I use homeopathy and chiropractic care to treat my kids colds. It is all natural with no side affects or possible overdosing. I take them to the chiropractor every o...
Dosage Seems high...who Do I follow...the Dr or the Pharm??
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on September 29, 2008
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My son was prescribed 1 tsp of Amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days. He's four months old and 18 lbs 1 oz. He's a big boy but he is young and I was thinking that dosa...
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- I would call the doctor to just make sure of what dosage you should give your son and don't feel that you are bothering the doctor because that is what they are there ...
- The pharm knows the dosages better than the dr. It is the pharms responsibility to make sure that your child is getting the right dosage. Call the dr. if you want bu...
- Call the dr. to verify dose but....my experience has always been to trust the Pharmacist's expertise when it comes to medicinal information, especially when the Pharma...
Extremely Irregular Cycles After Giving Birth
Asked by L.A. from Port St. Lucie
on June 23, 2007
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I have a 3 month old son. He is my second. My first was premature at 25 weeks and didn't make it. Although I had to have an emergency C-section, I healed fine and got ...
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- My cousin gave birth by c-section 6 months ago and went through the same thing for the first few months. She's fine now. Hopefully it will end for you soon too. Good l...
- Dear L., I don't know if I will be much help at all, but I will tell you that for the last 2 months I have been having a bi-monthly cycle. I just finished breastfe...
- are you positive you are not pregnant
Anyone Used Alternative Treatments for ADD/ADHD ?
Asked by M.H. from Houston
on February 25, 2008
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My 12 yr old tried 3 or 4 different medications before finding success w/ Concerta 2 yrs ago. It is no longer working, even after increasing the dosage a few times. ...
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- My grandson (8 years)is on a medicine called Focalin. He is doing very well on it.
- I have an 9yr old son with PDD(NOS) aka ADHD. We have also struggled with finding the right medication for him as well. I take my son to Delpechin Children's Center. T...
- Strattera is a great match for us, ask your childs doctor about it. My 14 year old daughter has been on it for 6 years and works just fine.
Anyone Have Experience with Trileptal Medication to Coltrol Partial Seizures?
Asked by J.B. from Kansas City
on February 8, 2009
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My dauhgter is six and has cerebral palsy. She was two when we first took her to the hospital for what was a pretty serious seizure. Her eyes were darting back and for...
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- Hello J. ,I don't know about the medication Trileptal but my sister has seizures also siece she was 5 and some of the Meds would make her mean ,others would make her s...
- J., I'm sorry about what you and your daughter are experiencing. As far as meds are concerned, I think if there is something out there that can help your daughter...
- My mom was given Trileptal to treat other medical conditions & I apologize I don't remember the dosage. She suffered from Hyponeutramia (sp?) because of this medicati...
3 Yr Old with Major Allergies
Asked by T.B. from Birmingham
on January 6, 2007
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My son has severe allergies...he has been tested several times and only shows up with allergy to peanuts and dogs. He does have severe eczema.
We have no animals in ...
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- My son went through the same thing when he was younger. He has severe allergies and had bad eczema. We used the aquaphor and the oatmeal baths which helped very little...
- T., I recently had a business partner tell me that her son (same age as yours) was on steroids since he was eleven months old and still woke up with bloody sheets a...
- until age 6 allergy test are inaccurate and they can change often so please dont beleive that what showed on the test is the only things you son is allergic to also do...
Have You Used Mylicon Gas Drops?
Asked by C.G. from San Luis Obispo
on May 29, 2009
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I recently started giving my 3 week old Mylicon gas drops maybe once or twice a day, he gets upset after eating sometimes and it was reccomended to me by a couple of f...
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- Hi C., We used Mylicon also when my son was little but then our Doula said to get Gripe Water. That seemed to work even better. However, I would give it only if you...
- LOVE IT!!! It is a must have for new moms! I put a bottle in every shower gift. I asked the doctor if I was giving it too often (I followed the directions too) The doc...
- I agree with Susan. I also want to add that if your child is on formula, then you probably need a new formula. I recommend Earth's Best Organic. Almost every formul...
Need Help Regarding Chemical Imbalance Testing
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2008
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My daughter is 13 years old and recently was diagnosed with depression. I adopted her when she was 3 yrs old, she was a drug baby. When younger, she was diagnosed with...
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- Hello, Are you sure she has a depression problem? or is just an easy label for a doctor? Remember, 13 is the hormonal age and depression may be stemmed by not having f...
- While awaiting the planned time for therapeutic respnse, you need to document on daily basis her activities and reactions to life in general. Her blood will be drawn t...
- The "chemical imbalance" claim for depression and ADHD is an extrapolation combining actual chemical analyses of autopsied brains of people with major disorders such a...
Zoloft and Panic Attacks!!!!!!! EDITED
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on July 31, 2007
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Hi Everyone,
I recently started Zoloft 25mg for anxiety. I have only taken it 4 days, and yesterday I had the worst Panic attack I have ever had. I reached to dial...
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- Hello C., Well I am glad you wrote now I don't feel like the only on with this! I only get mine at holiday time and now that my hubby travels for work. I tried Zolo...
- My sister and I have gone through the same thing. My sister takes Zoloft and I take Effexor. Your doctor is right, it will be worse before it is better but stick wit...
- Hi C., I am also taking Zoloft for panic attacks. Unfortunately, it takes aleast a few weeks for it to kick in. I am on 100mg's and I finally am feeling myself agai...
Seeking Advice on Persistent (Chronic?) Cough in Infants
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2009
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I am dealing with a situation that is not improving and would like to get some advice from moms with similar problem.
I was a stay-home mom until our son turned 4.5 m...
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- Sounds more like asthma. Is it possible to send him to grandma's or you work from home for a few weeks to see if his condition clears up? Could be allergic to someth...
- Just two quick thoughts -- Did the doctor recommend the warm mist humidifier? We always use cool mist, on our doctor's recommendation (though our child does not have t...
- We have had similar challenges with a persistent and strong cough. What has worked for us: albuterol to open up the lungs, and singulair for children to dry up the muc...
