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Hair Loss
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2007
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I am seeking any information about stress related hair loss. I have been dealing with alot of stress and began losing my hair and it is really freaking me out the Dr p...
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- Hi T., It sounds like you may be depressed or have postpartum stuff going on. I recently discovered a wonderful book called "Postpartum depression for dummies". The...
- HI Toyna, I feel very sad for you. I can understand being under alot of stress. I also have 2 children and finally getting some much needed rest. I can understand...
- I know that this is going to sound funny! But, what kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use? I was losing my hair by the handfuls and I thought it was because I h...
Teen Agers with Medical Rights???
Asked by A.G. from Sacramento
on May 10, 2009
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Okay so here is the question. I have a 16 year old daughter that is a run away. I get a note on the door for the Health and Human Services department in her name. Okay...
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- Dear A., This must be so hard on you. I know I would flip if my daughter ran away and I didn't know where she was. I really hope you find her or she makes the decisio...
- Hi A., Yes, Is'nt that something? I found that out many years ago when my now adult daughter had become sexually active as a young teen, I tried making an appointment...
- I am so sorry you are going through this. It must be frustrating. Yes, the HIPPA laws give minors aged 12 and up the right to obtain health care including counseling...
Division of Labor
Asked by T.J. from Washington DC
on June 11, 2009
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I am a SAHM with a wonderful 15.5 month old son. Since my son has been born, I have spent a total of 6 hours away from him. My husband acts like he is totally out of c...
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- sorry but a knock down drag out fight is in order here with your hubby. as nothing else seams to work. go on strike as to all the house work. if hubby wants dinne...
- I am totally feeling your concerns. May husband did not much with our son either. Even now that he is almost 2. He is somewhat the same as you said when coming home. A...
- It is hard to give up control with a baby when you are home all day and your husband works. Have you tried to approach your husband and tell him that 2 days a week ...
Need Advice
Asked by L.N. from Pittsburgh
on December 1, 2006
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Hi everyone. I'm so used to giving advice on here, but now it's my turn to ask. I'm 35 years old. I have 3 children, ages 16,11, 4. I thought I was done having childre...
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- You can do this and everything will be fine. With a little help and some good friends you can get everything on track and not feel so bad. I am not sure where you ar...
- Hugs. Congratulations First You need to calm down. Relax. Secondly you need to try to either quit-I know that is hard or at the very least cut back as much as you...
- Hi L.: My children are 30, 28, 19 and 10. You can do it! The more experience you have with parenting the better you get. Having years of spacing between children ke...
14 Year Old Cocker Spaniel
Asked by S.H. from Raleigh
on August 16, 2009
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My Cocker will be 14 in October. Her Vet visit last week wasn't good. She has been diagnosed with numerous problems, some that I knew already. She has low red blood...
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- I'm so sorry S.! Having a lifelong companion like that is very hard when you have to do the things you need to do to take care of them. My grandfather raised and bre...
- I had a cockapoo, 1/2 cocker, 1/2 poodle. She lives till 15 and we had to put her down. I would recommend putting the dog down even though it is going to be REALLY h...
- Hi, you are at a very hard stage in you dogs life. I had a dog that we lost a few years ago. She was 15. We had to make a tuff disistion when she was 12 , to trea...
Concerns
Asked by J.W. from New York
on August 17, 2009
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my 5 month oldson skin always getting red on his face and is always rubbing and scratching his head and face...what do that means?
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- Hi J.: I believe it would be best to consult with a healthcare professional as this could be a variety of things. Feel free to contact me with further questions. ...
- i would take him to a doctor but my little girl had something similar at about the same age and they said it was a viral infection called roseola. there wasnt much i c...
- SOme kind of reaction to something he is coming into contact with that he has a sensitivity or allergy too something in the environment, his food source (if breastfeed...
Immediate Prescription Assistance
Asked by T.S. from Cincinnati
on April 18, 2008
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I am looking for anyone who can help or has ideas that might help. My grandma went to pick up her prescriptions this evening and was told she is no longer covered on g...
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- T., Could these be some of the meds that Wal-mart advertises for $4.00?? If not I would have her call her doctor and see if he/she can prescribe the one's that are!! ...
- Talk to her doctor. They get several "samples" of medication so they should be able to help. also contact the companies who manufacture the medicine, most of them have...
- walmart & kroger now have prescriptions that cost 4.00 for generics, if her doc can give the same thing that is generic then that will save her alot of money. also ast...
Break Christmas Tradition??
Asked by M.C. from Honolulu
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Moms
Every year since I can remember, I bake Christmas cookies. (lots and lots of them, all different kinds!) I have had fun with my kids keeping this tradition, p...
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- Hi Mary Beth, In don't think you need to break your Christmas Tradition, I am sure your thoughtfulness, is very much appreciated every year, and think how you make peo...
- Its only 1 time a year... if you can stand it, just enjoy it as you usually do... traditionally. You said your healthy kick was adopted s-l-o-w-l-y... so don't expect...
- Mary Beth, I agree with most of the other posts - make your cookies, enjoy the time with your family and friends, it's once a year! However, if you REALLY feel g...
Health Advice
Asked by T.F. from Austin
on December 1, 2008
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Hi There-
I am in my early thirties have had three children in the last five years and I am very much into health and fitness. I have always been so fortunate to be h...
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- O sweetie- you are probably just worn out. Do you get enough sleep? (Of course not..) A B vitamin could probably help give you a little energy. Have you talked to your...
- Hi T., When buying Vitamins, choose ones that are CHELATED technology, these are more absorbable by the body and won't overwork the kidney or liver. Since I and m...
- Shaklee vitamins are the BEST. I researched extensively 10 years ago and Shaklee not only tests the raw materials, they test AFTER processing. If you sign up as a de...
Is the Dentist Really That Necessary?
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2009
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My 7 year old really dislikes the dentist. She dislikes the attempts at x-rays (makes her gag), the teeth polishing, etc. Short of drugging her I really feel that I ...
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- The best way to keep your children's teeth healthy are healthy diet, lots of brushing with NON floridated paste, especially after carbs, ( I keep a toothbrush pack in ...
- i agree that it would be good for you to find a dentist who will take the time to explain the procedures more to you. they are doing much more than just xrays and fluo...
- I'd call around for a dentist who paints on the flouride: those spongges are one of my worst memories of the dentist, but my kids haven't had to endure them. I think ...
