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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...
Help with Son's Itchy Skin!
Asked by C.W. from Detroit
on June 29, 2009
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Hi! This is my first request on Mamasource. Both of my children have eczema (all over their bodies, but worse on their hands and feet). We have prescription steroid...
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- My 10 month old daughter has had eczema since she was born. She had it so severe on her head that it would bleed and ooze. The Dr. eventually put her on amoxicillin ...
- You need to find out what is causing the eczema. Using the steroids and benedryl isn't good and really is only a band-aid to treat the symptoms, not the actual proble...
- I think the aquaphore lotion works the best. Lube em up several times a day.
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...
Immediate Prescription Assistance
Asked by T.S. from Cincinnati
on April 18, 2008
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I am looking for anyone who can help or has ideas that might help. My grandma went to pick up her prescriptions this evening and was told she is no longer covered on g...
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- T., Could these be some of the meds that Wal-mart advertises for $4.00?? If not I would have her call her doctor and see if he/she can prescribe the one's that are!! ...
- Talk to her doctor. They get several "samples" of medication so they should be able to help. also contact the companies who manufacture the medicine, most of them have...
- walmart & kroger now have prescriptions that cost 4.00 for generics, if her doc can give the same thing that is generic then that will save her alot of money. also ast...
Need Advice from Mom's with a Young Child Who Wears Eyeglasses.
Asked by J.L. from Detroit
on January 10, 2009
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Hi Ladies. My almost 4 yr old son just started wearing glasses for farsightedness (strong prescription). So far he is pretty good about leaving them on. I may be ge...
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- J., First Did you get INSURANCE on the glasses? If not go back and ask for it. You have a couple of options, they make a safety strap to hold glasses on, yes presc. go...
- Hi J.---I'd just like to add that we were hesitant to get goggles for my daughter when she played soccer. She wasn't very active, but when she was hit in the face two...
- My son got glasses when he was 3 years old, he is 7 now and other than occasionally losing them :) we haven't had a problem. I made sure to get him the "C" shaped ear ...
My Daughter Says She Can't See Out of Her New Glasses...
Asked by B.G. from Sacramento
on March 28, 2009
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My 2 yr old daughter was having an issue with a "lazy eye" (her right eye didn't seem to track as well as her left, moving slower and inward). The pediatrician referr...
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- My son had lazy eye as a child as well. He wore prescription glasses from age 2 1/2 to about age 7 or 8. We also put a patch over his good eye to force the lazy one ...
- Hi B., I didn't read all the responses, but wanted to respond since I had a lazy eye as a child. They didn't figure it out until I was in 6th grade! Hence, I remember...
- Well for starters I myself have the lazy eye and I am far sighted. As a child I don't remember showing any signs until I was in 2nd grade. I had problems coloring wi...
Home Remedies for Yeast Infections
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 17, 2008
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Has anyone had any success with home remedies for recurring yeast infections? Could you please share? I am so tired of expensive prescription medications that clear up...
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- Eat a plain yogurt from the Whole foods store. You want the yogurt that says it has live culture.
- I suffer from cyclical candida - which means I have flare ups a lot!! I have seen a specialist who only deals with this sort of female issue. Laura gave a pretty co...
- If you go to your pharmacy or probably even wal mart they have an over the counter pill called AZO Yeast that is cheap and works. Also, eat garlic or take garlic pills...
I Need Help, Please
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on July 23, 2009
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I have posted many requests on here before and have always received great advice. Now here I am again. I was wondering if anyone knew what could possibly be wrong wi...
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- I am with Tiffany on the water. Make sure you drink a lot of it every day. Dehydration is a common cause of headaches. One thing to seek medical attention for th...
- You could have low iron. Be careful with the ibuprofin, it can cause rebound headaches. I had headaches for quite a while and had the doc check and I had low iron. ...
- I was in a similar situation. I went to the doctor and found out I had high blood pressure. I had never had this condition before. I started taking medication about 2 ...
How Do I Stop the Milk?
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on July 12, 2007
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Hi!
I have been weening my 12 month old for about a month now (supplementing with formula in the morning and at night). We went from 4 feedings, to 3, to 2, then to 1...
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- It sounds like you had baby #2 a few months ago. If you are a big milk producer again and don't want to go through a huge screening process to donate your excess milk,...
- I was just about to respond with the exact same advice as someone else! Cabbage leaves work and self express milk but do not nurse or pump.
- Ask the Experts Is there anything I can do to dry up my milk supply after I wean my child? Last updated: October 2005 ...
3 Months - No Period - Negative Tests
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on December 12, 2007
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So Labor Day weekend I had not got my prescription in time to start my B.C. Pills in time....and being the holiday I wasn't able to get them.....knowing if I started t...
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- I would call your OB/GYN and ask to speak to a nurse...they will tell you honestly if it is something to be concerned about or not. Remember though, your hormones will...
- YES, i was in the same boat. i went july to oct of '99 w/ no period, neg. home test and blood tests. took pills to bring on a period..nothing!! it wasn't until the per...
- It can take months for your cycles to go back to normal after coming off the pill. I'd suggest talking to your doctor to have a blood test for pregnancy just to be abs...
