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Dental Charges
Asked by C.S. from Oklahoma City
on August 12, 2009
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Hi! Has anyone ever been charged for "oral hygiene instruction" by your pediatric dentist? I find this kind of a bogus charge that should be included in the exam. In...
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- Never!!!! Never heard of it! It's usually just a fee for cleaning, x-rays if they are taken but I have never heard of that, sounds rediculous. Ask about it or find a...
- My daughter receives care at a regular dentist and receives oral hygiene instruction as part of each cleaning and exam. I would have to say that is part of their job w...
- That sounds bogus to me too. The first pediatric dentist I found here didn't allow us to go back with our child on the 2nd visit. My son is very cooperative, so I ha...
Mom Seeking Pediatrician
Asked by A. from Phoenix
on April 17, 2007
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Hello everyone. I have a 6,5 and 3 year old. I want to find an awesome pediatrician in the El Mirage/Surpise area. The one we had was not personable at all. We switche...
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- I also take my kids (7,5 & 8mo.)to DVP but we go to the one on 108th ave and Indian School Rd. I have never found such caring people. The Doctors are great. Good Luck
- I go to Desert Valley as well. They are the best I have found out in the Surprise area. If you are willing to drive a little farther I highly recommend Dr. McGee at ...
- I take Both of my kids to Desert Valley Ped's....Dr. Ann Oland at the 108th ave/Indian school location is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!! I very highly Recommend her to anyone!
Breast Exams
Asked by S.M. from Philadelphia
on July 29, 2009
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Hello,
My name is S.. I recently went to get my yearly paps test. As you all know they also give a breast exam. A lump was found. I was so shocked that I forgot to ...
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- Please call your doctor back and ask about this. It doesn't seem like something to ignore.
- Hi S.. My doc also found a lump at my annual in March and it's so hard to think of the questions to ask in the moment. Call your doctor and ask every question you need...
- CALL your ob/gyn TODAY and ASK! If you haven't already, schedule a mammogram TODAY, see if you can get squeezed in immediately if at all possible. At the very least,...
When Are Internal Exams During Pregnancy?
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on May 13, 2009
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I am 20 weeks pregnant. So far, the only internal exam I've had by my OB was during my 1st prenatal visit. I can't recall from my first pregnancy when additional int...
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- i didnt have any internals except the first one and then the last few weeks
- L., I am also 20 weeks this week! Due Sept. 30th. We must be very close to each other. Anyway, I'm seeing midwives at Methodist. They only did a vaginal exam at the b...
- IMO, vaginal exams are unnecessary and often, at the end, just make a woman anxious. (I have had eleven children...) I have been checked at 32 weeks (with twins) and...
Blighted Ovum/ Slow HR
Asked by M.V. from Kansas City
on January 26, 2009
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This question is actually for a friend. She is not sure when her last period was and she had a positive preg. test at home and the Dr. Her first US in office reveale...
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- That's sure discouraging for her, I imagine. I don't have any experience with that stuff really but wanted to comment on the measuring small. When I was prego with...
- well, you have to be positive in a situation like this or you'll be way too stressed! :o) I had a situation where they saw the everything but the baby and had me come ...
- When I was pregnant I had an US done before my 1st prenatal visit,I was 5 weeks via US and as tiny as the fetus was it wasn't noticiable but the heartbeat was visiable...
14 Year Old Teenager
Asked by S.C. from Kokomo
on February 16, 2008
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I would like to now if what age do you take your 14 year old daughter to the obgyn for her first exam and no she isnt sexually active i was just curious what age you t...
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- It is suggested by CDC that you go to your first OBGYN appointment at age 18 or when you become sexually active, which ever comes first.
- S., I don't believe she needs to go untill she's 18 or sexually active or if she is having problems. My daughter is just 18 and the only reason she went is because of...
- I didn't have my first OBGYN appointment until I was pregnant at 20. I was a little nervous because I thought/had heard I should have went earlier. I talked to my OB...
14 Having 3 Periods in 6 Weeks.
Asked by E.B. from Dallas
on May 7, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My 14 year old started her period at 10, and always had pretty regular, normal periods, with no cramping, a little moodiness, but nothing unbearable. In ...
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- That is what my daughter is doing & we are going to see the gyno dr this afternoon. Sometimes it is just the stress they are under at school or home. I did the same ...
- My daughter went through the same thing about that age and my GYN was sympathetic to her and said if she was not sexually active which I left the room so they could ta...
- It is hormone levels that drive the menstrual cycle. Several options: have her hormone levels checked (blood work) and analyzed. It may be that her diet is inducing...
Seeking Pediatrician & Pediatric Ob/gyn in Brownstown/Trenton/Woodhaven Area
Asked by L.N. from Detroit
on April 19, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
My 11-year-old daughter started her period 4 months ago and it was atraumatic and light, as expected. Last month, she called me to the bathroom and was ...
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- Hi L., I love Dr. Marija Grahovac in Allen Park. I know that it is a little further than you intended on driving, but she is absolutely wonderful, caring, compassio...
- Hi L., My son goes to the Adolescent Center in Southgate on Trenton road right off of Eureka and I absolutely love it!!!! They are great with kids, they have emergency...
- Hi L.! Well I can't imagine the discomfort that your daughter must have felt. The Dr. should have been SUPER gentle and understanding to her. I'm not sure if she'...
Is It Really Necessary for a 16 Year Old Virgin to Have a Female Exam and Pap?
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on January 14, 2008
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My step daughter's mom has scheduled a female exam and pap. I STRONGLY disagree that this is necessary, as she is a virgin and has not even gotten close to being sexu...
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- Does your daughter want the exam? Putting a cold metal object inside a 16 year old virgin is pretty invasive if it's not something she wants to pursue. She's old e...
- Her Mom can't force it on her. Hopefully the MD will use discretion as to whether or not she needs the exam and papsmear. A pap is done to check for cellular change wh...
- You don't necessarily have to be sexualy active to have a pap smear and exam. They just recommend if you are sexually active or over the age of 21, then you must have ...
Seeking Optomistrist Good with Children
Asked by B.H. from Harrisburg
on July 14, 2009
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Does anyone have any recommendations for optometrists who are good with children. I have four children 8-14 years of age who all need exams and probably glasses for s...
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- I took my daughter to Hampden Optical which is located on the Carlisle Pike in the Hampden Center. The doctor was very good with my daughter. Her name is Michelle Th...
- Dr. Janet Dardick on Main Street in Shiremanstown is the best! She is a wonderful lady, mom of two & a great doc! I highly recommend her! ~B.
- Horizon Eye Care in Carlisle is great with kids. We see Dr. Strain and she is wonderful!
