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Stomach Flu
Asked by M.C. from Los Angeles
on December 24, 2007
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hi all,
my son (3 years old) brought home stomach flu. now both my daughter (1 year old) and i have it. how do you recover from it? how long does it take to recover...
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- our doctor said it could take up to 2 weeks and then another 2-3 weeks to fully get everything back to normal ... also very contagious, our family passed it around a f...
- we just let it ride out...the biggest concern with stomach flu we were told by the ped is dehydration. otherwise lots of liquids...the ped told us to do that and pops...
- Hi M. - My family has been battling the same for a little over a week now. My 2 year old caught it somehow (I work form home so it wan't from a daycare) and infected ...
Bell's Palsy
Asked by S. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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Has anyone had to deal with bell's palsy while pregnant? I have been diagnosed with it and I was wondering how long it took to recover from it, anything I can do to h...
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- My Brother was diagnosed with it about 8 yrs ago or so when he was in his late 30's and it last about a week and it paralyzes his lip and eye on one side completely. I...
- Hi S.~ My husband had this and I am happy to tell you that once he recovered, it never came back. It took about 3 weeks for his face to entirely go back to normal. It'...
- Hi Stephanie! My sister experienced Bell's Palsy but was not pregnant. She woke up one morning while in college and didn't know what it was. It took her about 3-4 day...
Question for Anyone That Knows About Medical Disability??
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on February 2, 2008
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My big sister (along with her husband) owns a very, very small trucking company. Basically, her husband drives the truck and she does the paperwork. They just purcha...
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- End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), a need for dialysis, is an automatice disability qualifier for Medicare approval. Her physician (i.e. nurse) should (can) contact a soc...
- Looks like you received a lot of good info already. I just wanted to add a note about pre existing. Most insurances will waive the pre existing if she has had group ...
- I'm not sure what the process or rules are. She should call the social security office and they will be able to answer her questions and help fill out a form.
Mom Needing Advice on Daycare and Colds
Asked by B.R. from Detroit
on February 1, 2007
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Every since my Son (2 years old) started daycare he has been sick almost all the time. He gets rid of one cold and about two to three weeks later he has another one. ...
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- Talk to your daycare provider. They should be cleaning everything daily. My son at his old daycare seemed to be sick from about Nov-March. At this new daycare, he h...
- Hi, There is not much you can do since your child is in daycare. The children pass things back and forth. I used to run a daycare a few years ago and my son was 2...
- I know it can be frustrating to have sick kids all the time especially when they are getting it from other kids. Do you have your son on any vitamins? If so, it may ...
How Can I Increase My Milk Supply After Surgery
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on September 21, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I had surgery Tuesday with a pretty rough recovery phase. Due to my circumstances, I was physically unable to pump but a couple times while in the hospita...
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- Hi N., First...I hope you feel better soon. While I breastfed I too found the more water I drank the more I produced. Also, the more often you pump the more you ...
- My friend had a terrible time with her supply and her doctor recommended a herbal supplement called Goats Rue. It worked very well. She was pumping out 8oz AFTER fee...
- Try taking More Milk Plus and Goat's Rue by Motherlove. They can be purchased at Whole Foods (but are pricey). Nursing works better than pumping. If your baby gets ...
Looking for an OB in Round Rock or N.Austin Who Is a Thyroid Expert
Asked by J.M. from Austin
on November 2, 2008
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Hi. I am looking for a new OB. I am pregnant and have some health concerns that I feel my current OB is not adequately trained to monitor. Thyroid, adrenal fatigue. ...
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- So glad you are seeking help beyond what your current doctor is telling you. NO ONE understands thyroid issues except those who have suffered - or specialists who are ...
- I see Dr. Ron Manzanero for my thyroid problem. He is not an Endocrinologist, but he sees a lot of patients with endocrinology issues. I see him usually once a year, b...
- I used Dr. Love, at St. David's - that is more central than you want I think. He was really good about keeping in contact with my endocrinologist. I think that gettin...
Thrush
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on June 20, 2009
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My seven week old has what I'm sure is thrush. (Her tongue is very white and she thrusts it out of her mouth at times like it is itching or something.) We have gotten...
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- You have some good advice here...I'll add my experience with my second child. She's 3 1/2 months old, and about a month or so ago we finally took care of the yeast in...
- I don't know much about thrust, because neither of my children got it. However, my daughter did have a very white tongue when she was an infant, I believe it was just ...
- You are on the right path! Cover a Qtip with the gentian violet and completely coat the baby's mouth and tongue. It may be a goog preventative measure to treat the o...
Parenting/Custody Plans
Asked by R.Z. from Portland
on May 12, 2008
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I am the mother of 2 boys ages 1 and 3. For the past 2 years I have been the primary custodian. The father had every other weekend and Wednesday nights. We are now in ...
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- The courts do NOT "default" to the mother. That has found to be discriminatory against fathers. The law of Washington State is "best interest of the child." It do...
- If Dad is capable of caring and raising his children, then he should have 50% custody. Shared/joint physical custody is becoming more common as reality is catching up...
- Usually when the children are that young, they don't do a 50/50 spilt. Atleast that was my experience. I had a similar battle (ugly) and his visits remained at every...
Hysterectomy Tips
Asked by K.I. from St. Louis
on January 22, 2009
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Yesterday, I went to my OB-GYN for my pap smear. I have been bleeding continously for about 4 months (stop for a few days and start again). Had to wait to get pap smea...
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- I was 50 when I had it done, not so bad. I did not feel to much discomfort. I have a high pain tolerance though. It is recommened not to walk up and down stairs and do...
- Good Morning K., I had hysti is 87 with bikini cut. Long story but anyway 3 other women on the floor had the vag. hysti and walked out the next day in there same cloth...
- My mom had a simple vag hysterectomy 10 years ago and I remember her wanting to leave the same day (she really felt that good)...but just to appease her Dr. she stayed...
Marriage Counseling for Affair
Asked by J.O. from Houston
on May 30, 2009
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Hello,
My husband had an affair and I have decided to try and work things out with him. He has agreed to go to counseling.
Can you recommend a good marriage coun...
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- Eugene Webb He is located near Greenway Plaza.###-###-####
- Congratulations J.! You're certainly not taking the easy road, but you're taking the right road! God bless you both in your NEW chapter of life together. I cannot...
- Second Baptist offers a class on Thursday night for women called Wounded Women mended Hearts. If you need more info. please email me. My heart goes out to you! God ...
