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Troubled 7 Year Old
Asked by J.T. from San Diego
on May 21, 2008
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Hi everyone,
You have all been so wonderful in the past. I thankyou all very much for all of that. Now I need your help one more time. My 7 year old is out of control...
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- Hi There! Boy that is a concern! I suggest you get a Police Officer to speak to your son. Put the fear of God into im!! Don't hesitate to do something, time is of ...
- Dear J., I am so sorry to hear about your son. You said that this behavior just began in the last couple of months and that concerns me greatly. Since it is not typic...
- J.- I have been in your shoes and I know this is a very hard time for all involved. First off you need to have a talk with his teacher to make sure the teasing at ...
My 11 Month Old Can't Keep Her Medicine Down
Asked by N.C. from Los Angeles
on February 21, 2009
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Hi moms! My 11 month old daughter has a very sensitive gag reflex and throws up very easily. She has been sick all week and was just given antibiotics. Every time we ...
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- Hi N. My daughter is almost 2 now, and she has had the same problem that your discribed since she was 3 months old. Everytime she gets sick I just wish that she wo...
- Some antibiotics can be given via a shot. Check with your pediatrician. Bummer, I know, but at least you know she is getting it.
- They do have different flavors available at most pharmacies. Just ask, though it will cost like $2-3. Have you tried to give it to her in a different method, like sp...
Help with Child Alway Hungry!!!!!!!
Asked by T.M. from Kansas City
on July 21, 2009
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I am going CRAZY!!!! I have a 7 year old daughter who is constantly hungry! She gets up in the AM and immediatley wants breakfast, then wants to know what she can have...
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- T., I would take her off anything, even natural, aimed for an adult right away. Even herbal remedies can be dangerous in the wrong dosages. Some kids tend to gai...
- I think you need to find a new doctor. And possibly a psychologist too. http://www.kidsandnutrition.co.uk/DealingWithChildAlwaysHungry.html
- I agree with Tori H and Bethani A take her off the Slimshot, do not get her on any other medication or supplement and stick to the healthy whole foods. Exercise is rea...
Biting and Self Inflicted Pain
Asked by S.H. from Columbia
on July 21, 2009
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Help me please! My daughter is 2 1/2 and lately has this horrible habit of biting her nails, obviously many children have this oral fixation so I just tried to redirec...
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- I have never been a fan of orajel, I was told ny a pediatrician that orajel can actually toughen the gums and make it harder for the teeth to come through and that a b...
- The chewing on everything is worrisome. I suggest you do some research into a disorder called "PICA". It can be potentially dangerous and can potentially be quite harm...
- I don't have any experience with this, but it doesn't sound typical. I would see another doctor, and maybe a pediatric dentist? Let us know what happens. Good luck!
Prenatal Vitamins: DuetDHA, PruetDHA
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on June 29, 2009
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I had been taking DuetDHA for my prenatal until my pharmacy made the switch to PruetDHA. I just assumed it was the generic because the price was much cheaper. A frie...
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- I would ask your pharmacist. But not on a Monday or during the afternoon/early evening rush. ;) A lot of the insurance companies are changing medications that they w...
- I took DuetDHA for my prenatal and still do (for breastfeeding). I was also told there wasn't a generic. I have never heard of the Pruet..
- Hi A., I work with nutritional supplement Company, we have a lot of pregnant women using the supplements as their prenatal vitamin and feel great. There is no side e...
Anyone Know Where I Can Order MMR Vaccine Broken into 3 Separate Shots?
Asked by L.B. from San Francisco
on July 20, 2008
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After much soul searching and weighing the pros and cons, my husband and I made the decision to space out my son's vaccinations to 1 shot per visit (I just go in more ...
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- Hi, we go to Pediatric Alternatives in Mill Valley, where they do give the shots separately. They might be able to help you find out how to order the shots. Good luck!
- Try Pediatric Alternatives in Mill Valley: http://pediatricalternatives.com/ They are very flexible and open about alternative ways to do vaccinations.
- Hi L., do not know if this will be useful, but my Son's pediatrician ordered the separate shots for me. I do not care what the professionals say, I so like the cockt...
Mumps Vaccine Shortage
Asked by K.L. from Boston
on February 3, 2009
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Hi,
I'm not sure if anyone else is in this situation. I decided to separate my daughters MMR shot. She has received Rubella and Measles but the doctor's office told...
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- Hi K.: How did you find them separated? My pedi told me they weren't available anymore as separate injections. Do you mind telling my how you found the separate vacci...
- K. - maybe check with different peds in the area or some of the health clinics. There's a number of clinics in Cambridge, maybe one of them stocks the individual vacci...
- Here is a link to Dr Sears' article regarding MMR no longer being available in separate doses... http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/?utm_source=newsletter&utm...
Antibiotic Drops
Asked by C. from Charlotte
on May 13, 2008
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Hi ladies,
My son's pediatrician has prescribed Ciprodex for an ear infection. My son had tubes put in 03/07/08, but has still had an ear infection is his right e...
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- My son had tubes put in at 14 months. He had another ear infedton after that. The ENI prescribed a med that I had to get at Access Pharmacy (because they had to make...
- Hi C., It sounds like he has what they call "swimmer's ear" which is an outer ear infection. The rest of what his ear is going through may have caused that. I agre...
- Hey there, I am a peds nurse, sometimes the drops can burn at first because his ear is infected. But if he is not on oral abx the infection will not get better. If he ...
Scabies Anyone?
Asked by J.P. from Austin
on March 3, 2009
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I just found out that my niece has scabies and was wondering if anyone has had any experience in dealing with how to get rid of them naturally? I know they have a crea...
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- Hi J., Thank you so much for this question. And yes there are dangers of using the medications on the market - and some of the dangers are documented in scientific li...
- NEEM Oil...you can find it like at a Sun Harvest or Whole Foods. It stinks to high heaven...like rotting meat. Ugh! But it works. If the smell is too much, use N...
- Hi J., I shop at a store that sells all-natural made products, including medicines, lotions, bathing products, household cleaning products and much more and from my...
Thumb Sucking
Asked by E.G. from Flagstaff
on June 27, 2007
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My son, who is almost four, has sucked his thumb since birth. At first I didn't mind because it was so much easier than a pacifier. (i.e. he never dropped it or lost i...
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- Hi E.! My daughter is also 4 and is still sucking her thumb. Our pediatric dentist told us some kids don't ever grow out of it and they will have adults in their o...
- Hi E., Have you heard about the book, "David Decides"? I can't remember who its by, but you can't check it out at the library. It gives suggestions and it also has ...
- E., When I was four years old, maybe five, my parents told me if I stopped sucking my thumb, they would get me a bike. Well the thumb was out and I got the bike! A...
