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IBS Meds & Advice
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on August 19, 2009
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I was just diagnosed with a significant case of IBS yesterday. I have been suffering for years but it’s gotten very bad the last 6 months have now been put on a pre...
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- Hi i know what you are going through. I have suffered from the same thing for years, and it runs in my family. My father and my brother both have it too. IBS is no fun...
- I have been dealing with this for years! I have tried many medications and diet changes and fiber and probiotics. Nothing has helped. The last medication I tried was X...
- IBS is often misdiagnosed, when it really may be Celiac Disease. When you get the right answers, you may not need medication. I wrote an article about it here: http...
Medicating Children for ADHD.
Asked by K.H. from Seattle
on June 16, 2008
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Does anybody else get rude comments or looks from their friends and family when they choose to medicate their children for ADHD? I was paranoid about medicating my son...
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- Like most parents you tried other options before you medicated your son and daughter. I have a son with adhd, though no one in my family disagrees with my decision to...
- Hi K.! The people that make those judgements do not spend day after day with an ADHD child and see the difference that the meds can make. A mom does not want their c...
- I wouldn't discuss the subject with them ever again. You're doing what you feel is best. You can say "thanks for your opinion" then change the subject, or "I'll take...
Any Advise on Helping W/ Overweight 3 Yo Daughter W/ Kidney Problem
Asked by M.F. from Boston
on January 15, 2009
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I have a 3 yo daughter that at birth was 8 lbs 10 oz when she was born and I did both nursing and formula. I have startedher at the age of 4 mos on cereal and it seeme...
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- Have you considered a really top notch liquid supplement to give her the excellent nutrition she needs without all those calories? Sometimes they are eating because t...
- Hi M., I have a 2 1/2yr old that is a bit big, and a 5 yr old that is a bit skinny. My big yr old was also born big, and my 5 yr old was born really small too, so ...
- This might not make a huge impact but my pediatrician said that 2% milk was fine for my 1 year old, he is not overweight but he said to skip the whole milk. Best of l...
Anti-Depressants/ Anti-Anxiety Meds While Breastfeeding
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on August 16, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I am wondering what other moms have taken for post- partum depression and anxiety besides Zoloft. If you have taken something else while breastfeeding, wo...
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- Are you taking B-complex vitamins? Try taking a good multi-vitamin along with that. Make sure you are eating all your meals and try to stay away from sugar which zaps...
- As soon as I could, I started running, drinking lots of water, getting plenty of sunlight everyday and eating a very well-balanced diet. I would cook with lots of...
- Hi M.- I had an awful bout of PPD that lasted a good 5 months. I had the prescription of Zoloft filled and ended up never taking it. Maybe just knowing I had it i...
Anti-depressants and Hair Loss
Asked by K.O. from Portland
on June 25, 2008
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I've had a lot of issues with hair loss in the past, mostly due to medical problems. I am going through a period of hair loss right now and some other issues. My doc...
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- I haven't seen any of the medications I've taken to have hair loss as a side effect. I take Wellbutrin, Celexa, and Ativan. The Ativan is specifically for anxiety. ...
- HI K.! I am also on anti depressants for anxiety and it is great. I have never experienced the hair loss. I take Zoloft. It may be something you want to try
- Has your doctor checked your thyroid? Has he checked your adrenals? These tests would be relevant and important tests to have done prior to ordering antidepressants. ...
Safe Anti-anxiety Medication While Breastfeeding?
Asked by K.M. from Portland
on June 7, 2008
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I am going to see a doctor on Monday to possibly start taking an anti-anxiety medication. I have pretty bad anxiety and have for my entire life. I am also currently ...
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- I could understand how anyone having two young children so close in age could be anxious! I don't personally know a lot about antianxiety medications, but I would urge...
- Hi K., Most of the anti-anxiety meds (SSRIs) are fine; the one with the longest record of safe use while breastfeeding is Zoloft. You could Google Tom Hale and med...
- Hi K.! I hear ya on the anxiety front. Unfortunately, I recently had my first battle with some pretty serious anxiety. But...I did find some very helpful things...
Seeking Moms with Children Who Are Not Sleeping at Night.
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on January 20, 2009
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My son is currently on 36mg of Concerta once a day taken in the morning between 7:00am-7:15am. He has been on the medication now for just over two months. At the end...
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- Hi A., My kids are still younger, so I'm not sure if I'll be any help, but maybe there is something going on with him in school...It may be worth it to call his teach...
- A., my son is also on Concerta but is on 72mg in the morning. He is 4 days shy of turning 13 and has been on these meds for some time. When I mentioned the not sleepin...
- Call the MD who is prescribing the Concerta and ask if your son can take it at night instead of the morning. Several of my students' have switched to pm dosages for t...
Almost 2Yr Old with Bad Diaper Rash!
Asked by C.M. from Fort Myers
on August 15, 2009
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I need help. My daughter is almost 2 and she had lose poopies for about a day and a half, she still have lose poopie but the worst diaper rash I have ever seen. I chan...
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- have you tried just pure white yogurt. cool soothing doesn't burn and replaces possible yeast with good bacteria. my daughter had loose stools one time that caused a b...
- try calling your pediatrician, they may even prescribe without you coming in. Nystatin is the most common, we also had a doc who prescribed Silvadene, which is typical...
- If you take her to her pediatrician they will most likely give you Nystatin; works pretty good and quickly. You can also try putting neosporin on her rash and I've fo...
Gentian Violet Experience?
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on August 15, 2009
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I came down with thrush soon after I started breastfeeding (almost 6 months ago). I tried all kinds of non-medication treatments in conjunction with each other (grapef...
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- Go for it - it is not a big deal ,looks funny for a few hours at most - it does stain clothes though. Also, ask your doc for Vusion cream if your baby has a rash - it...
- My dd and I battled thrush through 2 doses of Diflucan to no avail. My cousin recommended something called Jarro-dophilus and after a week it was gone! We fought it ...
- I can totally relate! After my first baby, I my nipples were cracked and bleeding and I developed a breast ductal yeast infection. I also had shooting pains in my brea...
