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Cellulitis
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on August 16, 2009
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I was diagnosed with Cellulitis on the side of my face 3days ago. My doc prescribed me dicloxacillin. I have been taking 2000mg for the last three days. It has not ...
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- Go back to the ER. This is your face!! You most likely need another type of antibiotic - a cephalosporin like Keflex (Ancef is the IV form) is typically the drug of...
- I would go see a dermatologist. I had the same thing after a serious sunburn on my upper thigh. My dermatologist was great and it cleared up quickly.
- I also had cellulitis in my face after getting my wisdom teeth removed. I ended up needing to have surgery and have drains put in for a few days to drain out the infe...
My Father Is Dying & Trouble with Family
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on February 27, 2008
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I just need some insight from people that have been through similar. I am trying hard to stay out of the family "stuff" right now. But it's hard not being drug in.
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- Dear S., I am sorry for all that your going through, but your dad would not be put on hospice unless he was dying and he didn't want any "heroic" measures taken. I...
- I would just distance yourself from your family. It sounds like you have different morals than they do. Our pastor was just talking about this a few Sundays ago. Some...
- Suzie,sounds like my family to a T, there is really nothing you can do, but say good bye to your dad and leave it at that, I had to do that with 2 sisters 2 years ago,...
Seeking Mom That Went to the Doc for Her Son Bout a Hemroid
Asked by V.R. from Austin
on December 9, 2008
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i have a 4month old son that i think has a hemeroid iv been to the doc and iv been to the emergency room 3 times bout this and all there tellin me is its a flap of sk...
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- use some stool softner for baby comfort. Go find a Doctor that will help you. It may take more than one Doctor more than one visit!!! But that's bull, they didn't try....
- find a different pedi that will explain what exactly is going on here. if he is constipated then i could see him bleeding. my son never bleed with a stool. best of luc...
- My little girl was doing the same thing, and it really concerned me as well...I started putting 1/2-1 oz of prune juice with every feeding until she regulated, then I ...
Help! My 6 Wk Old Has Day/night Backwards. Suggestions on How to Flip This Cycle
Asked by T.O. from Williamsport
on July 27, 2009
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I gave birth to our youngest on Fathers Day. Everyone in our family had been sick with the flu for a week before he was born. On the day we were discharged from the ...
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- My daughter had her days/nights mixed up too. For the first couple of weeks, her bedtime was 4am. It wasn't fun at all. Like others have mentioned, we did the light...
- my daughter was the same way when we brought her home, she would sleep most of the day and sit wide eyed and wanting to be held from 12am till about 3. I used to sit a...
- I feel for you! We've all been there and the sad truth is that all babies do figure it out but its not usually until they are a bit older, especially with your baby's...
Rash on Diaper Area
Asked by W.H. from Dallas
on July 22, 2009
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My daughter has a rash on the lips of her private area. There has been no change, other than starting her on rice cereal. I keep her meticuliously clean and dry. What ...
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- couldher urine be slightly acidic? My son would break out in a rash on the bottom side if he had apple juice.
- Our tried and true method when my son gets a diaper rash is plain old corn starch! Trust me it works! We just go buy it out of the cooking section at the grocery store...
- could be a yeast infection rashespecially if it is only in that area..if it were just plain old diaper rah it would be everywhere more than likely..i would take her to...
Pediatric Dental Concerns
Asked by M.P. from Portland
on May 6, 2009
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Has anyone been able to have ODS and Kaiser work together for dental IV anesthesia? My 5 yo grandson needs to have a tooth pulled and have a couple of fillings done. ...
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- I have had dental work done that way for both of my kids (though they were 3 at the time) and it worked like a charm. All of the fillings done are still holding and w...
- My son had to have dental work done under IV anesthesia when was 2 and the pediatric dental office had an anesthesiologist come in. It was totally fine and my son did...
- There are excellent pediatric dentists. Called the ADA and they will refer you if you don't want to work with your normal dentist. The child does not normally need to ...
Any Experiences with Novasure Procedure?
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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My original request was regarding whether to have the Novasure procedure done or not. I have decided to do it, but now found out that my insurance won't cover the iv-s...
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- When this procedure was recommended to me I also asked around as it is relatively new. I also trust my ob/gyn explicitly as she is very concervative. It was so easy ...
- I have not personally had it; however, I was a medical assistant for an OB and I have 2 friends that have had it. NovaSure is essentually an updated version of an olde...
- L., I have not had the procedure done but I am a nurse who has worked in an office/surgi-center where it was performed. I can tell you that almost all of my patients...
Help Me I Am Scared!!!!
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on August 23, 2007
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Ok, to make a relay long story short, I am having Kidney probloms but my doctor can not figure out what is wrong with me. I went in in april, with a kidney stone, and ...
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- Not me but this sounds like what my girlfriend went through. Have them check behind the kidney. and keep looking don't give up something is causing the pain.
- Honestly, I cannot relate with regard to kidney issues thank G-d but I have had some health scares over the years and I know the feeling of being terrified not knowing...
- i would see a urologist it may be a bladder problem my mom has interstitial cystitis google that
2+ Week Migraine
Asked by M.K. from Seattle
on January 14, 2009
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Hello,
We are in the middle of a family crisis involving the death of a very close relative. On the day I walked into hospice to see my aunt, I instantly got a mig...
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- The meds that I take to get rid of my migraines are Maxalt....I love it! It works like a charm!! I take Topamax as a preventative and love it too....as a side effect...
- Hey, I've had severe migraines before...and I know how it feels when they never end. I'm not sure you'll get a lot of relief from IV narcotics since it will only help...
- KT, I would first like to say I have not read all the posts...you are under alot of stress to say the least....have you been to the dentist...it sounds strange...bu...
Gbs Testing
Asked by M.C. from Albuquerque
on March 6, 2009
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I was recently tested for GBS and it came back positive. My doctor says I am a carrier and that while I am in labor I will need two IV injections of penicillin. This i...
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- I tested positive with my first daughter and i stressed about it. My doctor reassured me that it was very common. He said 1 in 4 women test positive got GBS. With my f...
- The number of babies who get sick from GBS is incredibly low. Do research on this bacteria and how rarely it affects babies. A client I worked with several years ago c...
- I tested positive w/ it myself w/ my 4th child. I had a nephew who died within 6 wks of birth because the Dr office forgot to put it in the mom's chart that she teste...
