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Autism:how Do You Know If a Child Is Autistic?
Asked by B.C. from Janesville-Beloit
on July 17, 2008
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i have a dear friend, my best friend of ten+years who has a 23 mo old who doesnt talk unless told to say words. i have noticed he is very sensitive to sensory things l...
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- You've already talked to her, and she wasn't responsive. Assuming the child is going in for his well-child exams, the doctors know about his development. You could ...
- Hey B., First of all let me say you are such a good friend to be concerned. A lot of other people would do nothing. I have an autistic child of almost 14 now and ...
- B. -- What is looking like a jerk compared to maybe being a life-altering help to these two? If you are wrong, you can rejoice with them! Good luck! L.
How Contagious Is Strep Throat?
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on January 1, 2007
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I found out yesterday that my 21 month old son has strep throat. Do you know how likely it will be that the rest of the family will get it? I took my son to CareNow ...
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- My daughter's had strep a number of times and the rest of the family typically doesn't get it. However, last time she had it (just earlier this month), my son got it a...
- It is very contagious, but that doesn't mean the rest of you will get it. My 6yr old daughter has had 6 cases of strep this year (we are heading to the ENT next week ...
- Strep throat is very contagious. I had it a little over a year ago and was miserable. My 3 year old (at the time) got it a few weeks after I did. My husband and 9 year...
Seeking Moms with Info. About Addison's Disease
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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I am hoping some of you have had experience (or know someone who has) with Addison's Disease and pregnancy / childbirth. My sister is currently waiting for the "okay" ...
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- Wow the first person even near me that has Addison's. It's so rare that I haven't found anyone in the area with it. I have Addison's and have been on treatment for a...
- we have a great family friend with 2 kids with addison's...both boys, apparently the girls are carriers? she has 4 kids and both boys have addison's. I know there ha...
- My friend is a clinical nutritionist who could help your sister without medication! Call her! Dr. Donna Smith ###-###-#### or ____@____.com website is www.advancedclin...
4 Weeks of Diarrhea
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on June 16, 2009
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My 13.5 month old has had chronic diarrhea for the last 3.5 weeks and it's still going strong. I've taken him to the Pedi after 3 weeks of it in which we are awaiting...
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- lactose intolerant is what im thinking like some of the other responses. my son is on lactaid milk because of the same problem. we started him on soy milk but that e...
- I had a PA friend who suggests giving kids a mixture of 7-up and yogurt. Mix it together and have the child drink it. You need to make sure it's the Dannon (or equiv...
- Hi A., Well, right off I see Food intolerance issues that most pedi's don't address. It is different from allergies. 95% of ear infections, yes, 95%, are due to food ...
2 Month Old with Possible GERD
Asked by P.A. from Las Vegas
on January 11, 2009
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Does anyone have a baby with GERD or really bad acid reflux. I need some help! My baby hasn't had a happy day in his life so far. It's been a nightmare for my husband ...
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- My little girl was diagnosed with severe acid reflux when she was about 3 months old- she would not sleep, would cry for hours, and what finally made us think it was m...
- I would suggest a couple of things. One thing to keep in mind is that many pedi's say a baby has GERD without any testing for it, when more often than not it is colic ...
- Try sitting her up in a carseat or bouncey seat after feedings. there are meds they can give but if this helps keep the acid down it will stop the burning and that wi...
Breastfeeding with an Illness
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on August 8, 2008
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After 4 kids, I should know this, but have never run into this issue before. I am currently breastfeeding my 3 week old. oday, she started to get very fussy, which is ...
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- Your body is fighting the virus and reating antibodies to do so. The only way your daughter is getting these antibodies is through your breast milk. Her immune system ...
- I recommend calling your doctor. When I had food poisoning, the doctor recommended to "pump and dump" until I was symptom-free. They said food poisoning is one of th...
- Definately do not stop nursing!! She's already been exposed to it (not by your milk, but by contact), and needs your antibodies to help her get over it.
Son May Have OCD
Asked by T.D. from Omaha
on October 25, 2007
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I just had a teacher conference and was told my son may have OCD. He is almost ten years old and has had some quirks that we were always curious about. At school he is...
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- try this web site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-compulsive_disorder i use wikipedia for a lot of things hope it works A.
- Sometimes a child will thrive in a structured setting and then struggle with an unstructured one. I would have him tested by a private firm if you have the ability. ...
- Hi T., I think it's very important to have your son tested for OCD, but I would also like to suggest that you have him tested for Asperger's Syndrome. Two of my fri...
Seeking Advice on How to Cope with Celiac Disease While Healing Takes Place
Asked by K.M. from Louisville
on March 6, 2008
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I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, I have been on the diet for 7 weeks and I wake up every morning with gas pains up high in my stomach. The gas does not g...
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- Some members of my family have celiac disease and we have been gluten free for over a year now. It is difficult at first, especially if you are trying to do run 2 h...
- to help your GI tract heal a bit faster you could take RevitalX by Natural Factors. it is so nice and soothing, it really helps. it's gluten free. i get mine from t...
- All I can say is to stick with the diet. I am a mother of a child who is now six and has been diagnosed with Celiacs since she was 15 months old. It took a good two ...
My Four Month Old Son Has Diarrhea
Asked by B.P. from San Francisco
on February 16, 2008
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My four month old son has had green diarrhea for a week and a half. He doesn't have a fever, drinks plenty of breast milk, and has at least 4 wet diapers a day, if no...
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- Hi B., as a Lactation Consultant I can tell you that if your son has normal stooling pattern (that is the number and volume of poops has not changed dramatically) and...
- Hi B., Sometimes green poop is caused by the baby getting only the front milk and no hind milk. Do you feel like he empties your breast before you switch him to the o...
- Hi I hope your doctor at least tried to put your son on pedialyte (I know that is spelled wrong) so your so won't get dehydrated but that is extremely important when a...
Eczema
Asked by B.S. from Sioux City
on February 24, 2008
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Hello,
My 2 year old son has eczema- BAD! It is all over his body, even the top of his head, and he is constantly itching-to the point he is bleeding. We have been to...
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- Have you tried gentel naturals eczema wash? I even use it on hair. I have also found aveno eczema lotion (can only find at walgreens over by the bandaids) and eledel c...
- How often does he take baths? I know that little boys like to get dirty but if he is not dirty, don't give him a bath. You need to try and limit the baths as much as...
- Let me start by saying that I am not sure what others have responded with. My youngest at 9 mo has the worst Eczema I have ever seen. I had also tried numerous over t...
