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Allergies/rash
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on July 6, 2009
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Hi,
I’m the mother of three children, ranging from fourth grade to high school. My youngest son constantly gets a rash on his face, near the corner of her nose, an...
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- Hi M.. Sounds like it's time to see a Dermatologist. Since it does not seem to be a food allergy it could be contact dermatitis. Might try changing your clothes det...
- It might be a phenol allergy. Phenols are a naturally occuring chemical thst make red foods red (like tomatoes and strawberries). My son is allergic to them so I give ...
- Hi! Your son may have more than one food allergy, in which case, removing one food at a time doesn't do anything. Find a doctor that can do a blood test to test for fo...
Fetal Heart Attack?
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2009
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Hi all,
I have run into a difficult situation and want to see if any of you or know of anyone who has experienced this before. I appreciate any input! I am about 22...
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- I can't help you with any medical advice. But, I can tell you to stay off the internet for medical stuff. You can find anything you want to hear-and not all of it is...
- M., I just want to let you know I prayed for you guys and the baby. I believe in God's power to heal. Look at how miraculous childbearing is in the first place :) ...
- I am so sorry. I know being pregnant that is the last thing you want to hear. My bothers little girl was born with four small holes in her heart. She just turned o...
Encopresis - Is Anyone Else Dealing with This?
Asked by B.K. from Atlanta
on July 16, 2008
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I have a really frustrating situation going on with my oldest son who is five and will be six soon. It is a condition called encopresis. He soils his clothing on a r...
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- Have you had him tested for Celiac? It's an intollerance to gluten, and can cause bowel movement issues. Other than that, I really don't know! I hope you find some ans...
- They usually use the laxatives for the first clean out and to make the children that are withholders go to the potty and not be able to with hold poop. I know that mir...
- No I haven't had this experience, but would get on the internet and research it out very well and then decide if you need to see another doctor. Behavior modification ...
Son with "Throat Problem"
Asked by J.L. from Detroit
on July 6, 2009
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This is my first time asking a question I hope I can get some help. My 3.5 year old will run around the house and scream at the top of his lungs no problem but as soo...
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- Does he have other sympoms? Does he have a fever, congestion, a runny nose? Does his neck hurt (swollen glands) Think of it as a symptom and see if it is consistent. ...
- J., A friend of mine has throat issues. Her esophagus is VERY small. She has always had to take very small bites, chew forever, and just in general be careful how...
- i would take him to the pediatrician just to see if its strep or allergies. Also to see if hes pulling your leg. Something says he is because he complains to get junk ...
Withdrawal from Anitidepressants
Asked by D.P. from Jackson
on June 22, 2008
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I hae been taking the antidepressant, Effexor 150 mgs. for almost three years now. When it was first precribed it had the lowest incident of weight gain of any other ...
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- I was on it at one time too. It is a hard drug to quit. I followed the instructions to gradually reduce the amount you take to quit. It took me a month to get it out ...
- I have been on Effexor myself for over six years and find that the side effects are outweighed by controlling my depression. Your doctor can help you come off Effexor...
- I am a 37 year old female and I took the same drug and dosage for 2 years while my husband was deployed. My experience was that I lost weight because it caused my bod...
5 Yr Old Chronic "Stuffy Head" - Doc Says Adnoid Surgery- Suggestions/advice?
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on May 12, 2009
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My lil one% yrs) always has a stuffy head- all yr round..took to doc ( ENT spec) & he said (w/o scoping her) that it most likely is adnoides- gave us Nasonex to try fo...
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- I had this done at 5 and my dad states to this day that he is not sure that it did much good for me. I had LOTS of sinus infections before they were removed, went a f...
- I have lived with the stuffy head my whole life, I found out last year I should have had my adnoides out when I was about 5. Anyway, my oldest boy(7) had his out last ...
- Nasonex is geared towards allergies. It helped my son a bit but he has had his adnoids out too, they were HUGE! Both of my kids had adnoids out. I sent you a side n...
Toddler Going on 3Rd Week Sick!!
Asked by P.R. from Grand Rapids
on April 7, 2009
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Im going crazy my almost 2 year old daughter has been sick for 3 weeks.The Dr said its just viral and theres nothing that can be done.It started with fever then she th...
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- This year has been absolutely terrible for illnesses!!! My son, who just turned 2, had RSV about 2 months ago, and I had bronchitis at the same time. Was out of work...
- Me and my family had this illness last month, by the 4th week we all started feeling better. Sorry to hear that your little one is suffering through it.
- Everything going around this year seems to have been extra bad. I had a fever for two weeks and it seems like everyone I've talked to has had something similar. But go...
My Son
Asked by R.H. from Houston
on January 29, 2008
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Hi Ladies, My son is 12 now and he still acts like he is 5 years old.I really don't know what to do about it,could it be because he is in some special ed classes.I rea...
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- I really don't mean to sound mean or insensitive but if he is in special ed, then most likely the school is aware he has problems and to be in special ed you have to h...
- If your son is 12 and acts like he's 5 then either this a new thing, and he needs to be seen by a doctor ASAP, or it's something that has been on going, and it's sad t...
- I am surprised the school hasn't suggested it. I'd definitely talk to the school and your pedi and get him some help. It's probably just as upsetting/frustrating for ...
HELP! - Strange Rash on Son
Asked by C.P. from New York
on March 10, 2009
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Hi Ladies i have a little bit of a problem. My 6 yo son has a strange rash (well it looks like a whole bunch of little bites)they go across his lower back (where pant...
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- C., Any time your child has a rash that spreads you should take him to the Dr. There are so many things it could be and Dr can hopefully identify it and treat it. M.
- First and foremost - GO TO THE DOCTOR! Second - if your son goes into wooded areas this may be something known as "chiggers" which are little bugs that in-bed in your...
- check into bed bugs and do it right away. If you have them, your son is fine but it's a pain in the $#@ for you. Good luck!
Chest Pain in 4 Year Old Daughter
Asked by J.D. from Grand Rapids
on December 10, 2008
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Last week my 4 year old daughter was complaining of horrible chest pain, she could hardly move, she was doubled over, and she said it hurt when she breathed. She also...
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- sounds like inflammation of the cartilage of the ribcage or muscles between the ribcage, essentially what the Docs said. Not sure why it develops but symptoms sound re...
- Please take her to a chiropractor.
- Did they mention or ask you at the hospital that it is possible that she may have pulled some chest muscles. I myself have done that, and I too was scared. Fortunatley...
