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Back Pain for 6 Years - Need Some Relief!
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on August 11, 2009
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I have had back pain since my first pregnancy. It turns out I have degenerative disc disease. I have has 2 microdiscectomies, done physical therapy multiple times, I s...
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- My husband also has DDD (as does his mom). TAKE care of it now! She waited until she was in her 60's and had 3 major back surgeries. BUT there is a lot we have l...
- Hi J.. keep up with the NSAID's and add....Massage during your pregnacy this will help you greatly .... find a Licenced Massage Therapist that is certified in prenata...
- Take a look at T-tapp.com. Teresa Tapps is a physical therapist who designed workout routines. There is a try it before you buy it section where you can try some o...
My Little Girl Got a Hairline Fracture in Her Tibia
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on January 20, 2009
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A few days ago my daughter broke her tibia (the shin bone). It is just a hairline (or stress) fracture. I was wondering if any other moms have had this happen to a c...
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- My oldest son (now 11) fractured his tibia when he was 3. The doctor said that if my son could keep from running or jumping on it for four to six weeks, then we would...
- I know you were asking about the tibia but i watch a boy that broke his femur at 3yrs. old in a bounce house. (In his parents care not mine.) He had to be in a body ...
- My now 4-year old also fractured her tibia when she was 2½. It took me 2 weeks and several doctors, emergency rooms, etc for them to finally find the problem. When we...
What Is the Name of the Government Agency That Will Come and Help with Twins?
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on January 27, 2009
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What is the name of that government agency that will come to your house and do physical therapy or speech therapy with multiples? My neighbor used to have them come an...
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- I know of a group called Early Childhood Intervention(ECI) that assists families/children under the age of three with various mental/educational/physical challenges. ...
- One agency is ECI (Early Childhood Intervention). They halp with all kinds of developmental issues.
- It is the Early Childhood program. Contact your local school district, I think, to find who to call for an evaluation.
Menopause What Is Really Going On?
Asked by W.P. from San Francisco
on December 21, 2008
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Three years ago I went through menopause and ever since my body has fallen apart. I have hot flashes constantly, severe neuropathy, weight gain, thickening around the ...
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- I'm not sure where you live but there are some great Naturopathic doctors out there who I'm sure can help with your hormonal issues. I'm 36 and have had hormonal issu...
- Hi, W., The hot flashes are a nightmare, I know! I have actually had to run out of my boss' office while we were meeting to get some air because I literally thought ...
- W., Could it be that you are still experiencing changes and going thru menopause. When was the last time your dr. did a blood draw? My mom had started menopause and...
My Kid Is a Late Mover...
Asked by S.W. from Seattle
on December 5, 2008
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Good morning moms
I have a ten and a half month old boy, who is crazy busy all the time. He is however a late mover. He did not sit up until about seven months an...
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- Hi S.- I looked at the archives of my baby's blog after reading your post... at 10 months, he was mostly just rolling, and only starting to crawl backwards a little. ...
- I didn't read the other responses but I just wanted to tell you that my son was similar. But, he just sat there like a lump until he was 11 1/2 months old when he fi...
- My son didn't crawl until 11 months and didn't walk until 15 months. I was worried, but my pediatrician told me that there is a huge variation in how kids develop and...
Experience with Helmets
Asked by B.S. from Chicago
on July 24, 2009
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A helmet has been recommended for our son with a "severely moderately" flat head. He is 7 1/2 months. He's been doing intensive physical therapy for the past 3 months ...
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- We LOVED our STARband. I cried the night before our son had it put on because I was so worried about what people would say. He ended up having to wear 2 of them sinc...
- I don't know about the treatment or brands just was surprised to see 2 different babies out and about this week with helmets on. I loved that the moms took time to pai...
- I have not read your other responses, but your relatives are wrong, he will not grow out of this. This is a decision you have to make, you have a limited time to make...
Do My 10 Months Old Twins Need Physical/ Occupational Therapy?
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2008
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My Pediatrician wrote my twins a prescription for Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation due to delayed milestones at their 9 months check-up. ...
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- Get the help. Just get it. Both of my kids were born perfect (I thought) but my first had torticollis (her head was tilted to one side) and she was not developing he...
- Hi, J.. I don't have twins, but had a similar situation with one of my sons. Do get a second opinion, but if the doctors agree that therapy is the best option, try it....
- J., If you were learning a foreign language and needed extra help would you take some extra tutoring? Of course you would!! Your children will benefit from the wond...
Seeking Spinal Specialist and New Physical Therapist
Asked by S.S. from Minneapolis
on February 17, 2008
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I was diagnosed with a cervical herniated disk that was causing nerve and muscle damage. The spinal specialist to whom my doc sent me was adamant that I need surgery (...
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- My husband is in the same situation you are. The only relief he gets is from a neck stretcher (no idea what it is called). Insurance paid for part, if not all of it....
- Hello, I haven't responded to these postings before, but I felt compelled to tell you about my doctor, who is wonderful! His name is Sharief Mikhail at Minnesota Spi...
- I don't know what part of the cities you live in but Dr. Robert Staeheli (Stay-lee) is a chiropractor that comes to your home without upcharges for the convenience. H...
Numb Fingers Any Suggestions?
Asked by A.B. from San Francisco
on September 30, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I would like to know if anyone has experienced numbing sensation that runs from my right and left hands thumb and index fingers to my shoulder. If so ho...
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- A., Are there any color changes in your hands or do they stay normal? I had a pinched nerve in my neck for about 6 months, and it drove be nuts because my neck hurt,...
- Dear Althea, I understand your anguish. Understand I speak from the experience of over 10 years as a bodyworker and has suffered similarly. I had numbness going t...
- Good chiropractor in Santa Rosa......Dr. Jake at Chiropractic Care at top of 4 th Street. P..
Physical Therapy for an 18 Month Old Not Exclusively Walking...
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on February 12, 2008
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I took my son to his 18 month appointment yesterday, and his pediatrician was very concerned that he's not walking completely on his own, yet. He still prefers to cra...
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- Hi A.! Listen to your doctor, children develop at vastly differnt rates, but this is far enough outside of normal for her to have real concerns. It could mean a gr...
- Your husband could be right, he just may be more comfortable crawling. But just in case he's not...I'd explore all options. I've learned the hard way, it's better to b...
- I haven't personally been through this, but I know a mom whose 14 month old wasn't pulling up or showing any interest in walking/crusing. She did go see a physical the...
