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Why Does My Neck Hurt So Badly???
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on August 6, 2008
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Hey Moms,
The past few days my neck and shoulders really hurt. Almost like I have whiplash or something. I can bend my neck, but it is sore. Can allergies cause ...
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- Hi C., Well I want you to know I am a long time sufferer of allergies and sinus problems. I have had three sinus surgeries. I have noticed that over the years that wh...
- As for the hot flashes and nausea during ovulation, it is possible. I recall having pain in my side at the time the egg was released. As for the sore/stiff neck,...
- go to the chiropractor and get popped.....it sounds gross or wierd but believe me, you'll get so much relief. when I was younger, I was experiencing so much stress in...
Nearly 20 Weeks Pregnant & Having Worsening Glutueal pain...sciadic Maybe?
Asked by A.T. from Portland
on August 21, 2008
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Hello! This is my second pregnancy and it is so different from the first! Lately I have had increasingly tight gluteus muscles....yes in my butt :) and it seems to be...
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- Have you thought of seeing an Acupuncturist? Acupuncture is really effective for nerve compression and muscle tightness. If you want some referrals, just send me a me...
- Hi there! I had a similar problem during my pregnancy with pain especially along the top of my glutes that made it really painful to walk. It was tight muscles, and al...
- A., I did start having this problem during the first trimester as well. The pain was almost completely under control in the second trimester by doing some floor exe...
Runner's Remedy for Shin Splints?
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on July 15, 2009
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I am trying to get back into running but my shin splints are getting in the way. Any runners out there have any suggestions for getting rid of/alleviating shin splint...
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- I was recently turned on to self myofascial release to help get rid of my shin splints. To help mine, I had to back off on high impact workouts for a while. I did lots...
- I know the feeling. I had them last night. I did end up taking Ibuprophen. It helped to have my Husband hold the electric massageron my legs next to the shin bone. ...
- Good Job! I had a hard time with shin splints for years, but once I seriously got into running the muscles strengthened themselves. The Runner's Repair Manual says...
C-section Recovery
Asked by P.B. from Boston
on May 25, 2009
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Hi all, I had an unplanned c-section May 14 and was just wondering how long I can expect to keep having to take pain medication for? And at the incision site I feel a...
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- Once I was past healing of the incision, I would massage the scar area to help the build up of the bumps. It helps to do in the shower or with lotion. Does not take lo...
- I had an unplanned c-section almost 3 years ago and have a planned one scheduled in 7 weeks. I took the pain medicine only when I was in pain and took half of the dos...
- Congrats, P.! I've had two babies via c-section - one unplanned and one planned. The recovery can vary quite a bit. I think that you could try going off the pain med...
Lack of Sleep
Asked by D.A. from Tampa
on August 26, 2007
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I am going to be 24 weeks on Wednesday and for the past 4 months I've had a difficulty sleeping laying down as my arms end up in pain with my hands sleeping and having...
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- Hello D., I feel for you. I did experience the same thing and it was agonizing to me! First let me say that you probably should seek a second opinion. My GP was ...
- I had this same problem when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 21 months. However it didn't really bother me until the 3rd trimester. My ObGyn told me that th...
- Hi D., I'm so sorry to hear about the pain you're experiencing. I started to experience pain and numbness at 25 weeks. By the time I delivered both my hands were ...
Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy
Asked by C.R. from Hartford
on May 16, 2008
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Hey everyone. My son just had his tonsils and adenoids out a week ago. He is still crying and screaming in pain when he wakes up and when he eats anything. I was wonde...
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- I don't have direct experience with this, but my best friend's daughter had the surgery and was feeling well within days. That might not be typical, though...either w...
- My son had a T&A last year when he is 3 1/2 - it took him a solid 2 weeks to recover...he became dehydrated and also wound up with an ear infection and pneumonia which...
- C., When my son had his tonsils and adenoids out he was in pain or a really long time. He didn't really start eating anything for almost a week. His liquid intake w...
Eczema on Feet
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on September 12, 2007
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My 11 yr old cousin's feet are peeling and cracking on the bottom. One of the cracks was about 2 inches long and went down the center of her foot. It is horribly pai...
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- My 12 yr old has fought with this all her life. Luckily, most of it has gone away and she jsut gets occasional flare-ups which are painful. We use prescription creme...
- Hi S.! The best lotion I've found for this is at Target in the baby aisle. It's called Baby Eczema Cream by Gentle Naturals. It's sort-of a green & white squeeze bo...
- My 10 year old daughter gets severe "athlete's foot" in the winter when her feet are in closed shoes all day. What you describe sounds exactly like what her feet were...
9 Year Old Son Has Trouble with His Heels
Asked by L.A. from Topeka
on April 29, 2008
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My nine year-old son has started complaining about his heels hurting. He says that it feels like he has pebbles in his shoes. He has tried to wear different shoes an...
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- The strong facia across the arch of the foot attaches to the heel bone. From the other end of that bone, the achilles tendon attaches to it. That tendon attaches to ...
- Has he had any surgeries lately? I was told that if there was any Anesthesia it effects the limbs for a while. C.
- Hi L., My (then 11 year old) daughter was having similar problems with her heels last spring when they were doing a lot of running during gym class. It was a littl...
How Did You Decide on Which Pain Medication to Use During Delivery?
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on January 29, 2008
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I am expecting my first child in April and having a difficult time deciding which, if any, pain medication(s) to use. My initial plan is to use an epidural, however I...
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- My first son was actually born by c-section, and my other two boys were natural births. Have faith in your body and the amazing process that childbirth is. It wasn't ...
- Wow T., popular post! First off: I think it's really important for women to know that epidurals use bipovocaine (a cocaine derivative) which does indeed affect mat...
- T., Your strong enough to not use the epidural, just coach your self to handle it . My mother was the best coach ever, she would tell me " Do you want a little pain ...
