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Seeking Information About Adverse Reactions to Coumadin or Warfarin
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on September 3, 2009
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My mother started taking Coumadin/Warfarin in June for a blood clot. She has been feeling quite ill with flu-like symptoms. She hasn't been able to sleep. She is fa...
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- I am on warfin too and there has never been any reactions such as you describe. I did take some Vemma which was to be good for blood and I was hoping to get off the W...
- What is her INR? If her counts are too high, that could lead to the symptoms your mother is describing. My husband had terrible reactions with Coumadin, his INR ...
- K., I usually don't agree with most conventional medical therapy, since the FDA and according to the Journal of the American Medical Association 1 out of every 3 pr...
Conjunctivitis in 4 Year Old
Asked by C.R. from Boston
on November 7, 2008
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My four year old get conjunctivitis every winter. We just finished the first battle of the season on Monday night. He kicks and screams and fights us every step of t...
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- C., It sounds like he is somewhere outside the home during the day since you work full time. Can he be picking it up there maybe?? My kids are usually home with m...
- Sounds like you are pretty good at identifying conjunctivis - my kids hate the drops too - but let me just add that just because he woke up with crusty eyes doesn't al...
- I agree that maybe it's not conjunctivitis?? If it spreads through the house, then I guess it is. But if no one else gets it, maybe it's an allergy or a plugged tear d...
2 Yr Old with Bacterial and Fungal Infection in Finger Cuticle
Asked by S.M. from Philadelphia
on August 22, 2009
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My 2 year old daughter had a sore cuticle at the end of May. I thought it would just get better, but unfortunately it didn't. It has been red, swollen, irritated sinc...
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- I would also suggest looking into Tea Trea Oil which is a natural antiseptic. I know several people who have used it with good results. You might have to look a bit...
- Hi S., I just had an infection too that went in under my thumb nail bed. The dr. prescribed cephalexin and he recommended that I wrap or soak my thumb in warm water ...
- It is so frustrating to spend so much time and money on something and not have it work. Work with your doctor-- he or she might be able to get you a sample or get the...
What Other Medications Did Your Doctor Prescribe Along with Clomid?
Asked by A.L. from Lincoln
on August 22, 2009
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I am just starting my second round of clomid. I was researching all I can on message boards about clomid and I can't find any information on what medications others h...
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- I too am sorry that you are having a difficult time getting pregnant. I wouldn't wish fertility issues on anyone who wants to have a child, no matter how many childre...
- Hi A., I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I went through the same thing and nothing is more upsetting, except for maybe the advice of "just relax and you will...
- A., I'm sorry you're going through a tough time getting pregnant. I went through 2 rounds of Clomid and am now pregnant! I'm very confused why you're on so many oth...
Chronic (5 Years) Diarrhea, Celiac and Crohn's Ruled Out--any Insight?
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on August 19, 2009
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LONG story. Shortest version: Approx. 2 weeks after 1st daughter was born I developed diarrhea; shortly thereafter had what turned out to be 2 gall bladder attacks. ...
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- Lots of options for what this could be. My co-worker had something similar and she was told to take metamucil. I know it's usually for the opposite problem, but it h...
- Make an appointment with the Nutritional Weight and Wellness Center (http://www.weightandwellness.com/) and have a sit-down with a licensed nutritionist. I suspect glu...
- Hello- I have the same issues!! If I have a cup of coffee and something with alot of butter or fat in it( like a muffin etc.) for breakfast I could barely make it hom...
Ear Oil for Ear Infection
Asked by A.E. from Des Moines
on August 8, 2009
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I was wondering how to make ear oil for my dd that has an ear infection, dr gave us RX but I wanted to wait to try something else first. I heard that you use garlic.. ...
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- Garlic oil is very effective for ear infections, but the earlier you start, the better. If the ear infection is bad, you may want to consider giving her the prescripti...
- I think you crush a clove of garlic and put it in a little olive oil and leave it (I don't know how long, and I wonder if this is something that should be made up befo...
- I don't have a home recipe, but the ear drops sold at the coops or natural foods stores only cost around $10, so you may want to try one. The important part of the oi...
Suggestions for Sciatica Pain Relief
Asked by C.F. from San Francisco
on August 5, 2009
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Does anyone have good advice for helping to relieve sciatica pain? I can not put any pressure on my left leg. When I try to walk, I get shooting pain all the way dow...
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- weird that you would be given RX for pain meds, but not for PT - i always have sciatic pain, but comes and goes. during preganancy it's at it's worst & always there - ...
- Have you seen a chiropractor? I think it could help tremendously. Maybe go for a consultation at a minimum to check it out if you aren't comfortable.
- Hi There! If you have never had sciatica, you may just have this issue now cause baby is sitting in a funny spot. Try getting into a pool to relive the presure. Ask...
2 Year Old Won't Take Medicine - What Do You Do?
Asked by K.W. from Denver
on August 3, 2009
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Hi,
I am thinking of taking my little guy to the doctor for his caugh that sounds like it comes from the chest. I am thinking he needs medicine to get over it as it ...
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- My kids love amoxicyln so with that I never had that problem. But with some other meds I have, what I had to do was the night before when my kids were in bed, I would ...
- My little guy has resisted even Tylenol from time to time. My husband and I just always tell him that the medicine will make him feel better. It may take three or fo...
- I have had similar experinces when my son was younger-he refused any type of medicince and we tried all the tricks that have been mentioned. He was very strong willed...
Embarrassing Medical Question :/
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on June 23, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I have an embarrassing question that I HAVE to ask. I became a new mom in October 2007 and since I gave birth (vaginally) I have had severe itching in my ...
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- Hi, I'm so sorry to hear about your very annoying problem. Did you find a solution yet? If you are not having any success resolving this concern with your conventi...
- Hi, I had a similar experience after the birth of my son. It itched like crazy in my vagina after his birth (c-section) and I scratched it with toilet paper when I...
- When I was pregnant, I had a similar issue with a spot on my shoulder. It itched all the time and it seemed like nothing I did would make it stop. The only relief that...
ED Question
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on July 20, 2009
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Ok ... this is highly difficult to ask but I am sure there has to be other women in this situation too... so here goes....
My husband has ED (erectile disfunction) ...
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- Don't know about ED remedies -- what about all the other things people can do in bed? Or is he demoralized? Not much help here, but it sounds as if you have the ...
- I don't know of anything herbal, but most drug manufactures have a program for people that don't have insurance and can't afford the drug a doctor prescribes. Look on...
- I was thinking along the lines of approaching him with affection. Maybe if you guys could find a common ground where you are both getting pleased without the full on i...
