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Muscle Spasms?
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on December 3, 2008
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I'm not sure what exactly to call it, but I've been having a sort of muscle spasm in my upper leg/hip for a few months now. It's not constant, but a few times a day I'...
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- I have a friend who had something similar and after a year of tests he found out it was a response to a medication he was taking. Went off the medication and the sympt...
- I get these twitches all over my body all the time. They aren't really painful at all. But they move so much I can see them moving. In fact, I get them strong enoug...
- I haven't gone the route of a chiropractor yet (although I've been told to...always held my breath hoping insurance would help cover that). A really good massuese or ...
Is a Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy safe...have You Guys Had Them Done?
Asked by T.W. from Chicago
on May 5, 2009
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Hi Moms
I want to thank you again for helping me on my journey with trying to get PG!! I took your advice and got the HSG (Hysterosalpingogram).It was a painful and...
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- T.- It is so hard to make all these decisions while trying to get pg. I have had both of these done through our 7 year of infertility and two miscarriages. We now hav...
- Just a word of caution... some of these procedures require the uterus to be perforated. This may have implications for your mode of delivery (vaginal birth vs c-secti...
- Hi T., I had a laparoscopy due to chronic abdominal pain. I also was trying to get pregnant with no luck. The procedure is a piece of cake with little to no recovery...
8 Month Old Body Twitching/spasm
Asked by E.R. from New York
on November 8, 2008
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I am getting myself really freaked out as I look online for what this could be. I need to know if it sounds at all familiar to other Moms. I am a first time Mom and ...
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- See a pediatric neurologist and stay in touch with your primary pediatrician! Gently message her little body! If it happens while holding her, then leave her explori...
- Sometimes you might see a "chill" or "shiver" when a baby pees.
- My son did the same thing! That weird "shiver" another mom mentioned, and it totally freaked me out! I just kept an eye on him, and he outgrew it in about a month. ...
Infant Spasms? or Mini Seizures?
Asked by T.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2009
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Hi ladies-
My almost 9 month old daughter is having these weird "spasms" seems to be the only way I can describe them. Randomly during the day, she opens her mouth as...
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- Hi T., I understand your fear and concern. Especially if you are worried about seizures, that is quite a scary thought. My daughter went thru a period where she had...
- Since your older daughter's seizure wasn't a genetic thing, I wouldn't worry unless your ped. tells you to. You can calm yourself down about this by reminding yourself...
- This has never happened to my 14 mo old daughter, but I would video tape these episodes so you can show them to your ped. Poor baby. I hope it's not too serious.
Fibromyalgia
Asked by J.S. from Des Moines
on February 6, 2009
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Hello - I know this isnt a "mom" question, but I am at a loss and am wondering if anyone else has had any problems similar to mine.
First of all a little history - ...
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- Hi J. - I don't personally suffer from the condition, but heard from a good friend of mine who has it that water aerobics does wonders for it - You should join the Y a...
- OPC-3 is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. I know people that have found relief from using it. If you want a brochure, send me a message. I can a...
- Hi J. If you will take the time to email me, I will send you a letter from someone we know who sent it to us about her fibromyalsia success. A lot has to do with how...
Help!!!
Asked by T.S. from New York
on December 21, 2006
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I just started my giing my daughter a few spoonfuls of oatmeal and now about 1/2 hr later she is screaming with spasms.. She has reflux and milk and soy allergies. She...
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- My mother gave me cereal straight up not in a bottle at two months because I wasn't gaining weight. And at the time she was exclusivly breastfeeding me. Guess what? ...
- She probably has an allergy to the oatmeal. Being she is sooo young, I would not change from the rice that you are giving her. I have heard lots of doctors recommend...
- i gotta agree 3mnth is way too young for any food.Especially with reflux oatmeal can cause alot of gas. I kinda think you need a new dr. Not sure what you mean by on m...
Will This Eventually Turn into Cancer?
Asked by T.R. from New Orleans
on April 4, 2008
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I've had Pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas, for about 5 years now, off & on. I feel it coming on, and usually adjust my eating to reduce the swelling and oth...
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- Hi T., GET TO THE DOCTOR............... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW !!
- It is possible, but for your safety and for the sake of your kids, if i were you i would go to the dr. Anyway because if it is turning into cancer they can catch int h...
- I would advise not to think the worst. It could be something a lot less serious, and putting off going to the DR. could be making it worse.
Facial Tremor
Asked by C.V. from Oklahoma City
on May 10, 2008
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My sweet boy is 5 mos. A couple of days ago I was changing his diaper and noticed he was having what I guess would be a facial tremor. It looked like his bottom jaw ...
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- You an look it up on webmd.com if it keeps troubling you or if you can't get through that medical jargon and still are nervous, check with your doctor to rule out any ...
- My son has had the same issue since he was just a couple of months old, and he is now 2. Every time we have to wake him up he seems to have similar tremors, but they w...
- Hi C. I would make an appointment and take your son to the doctor. It could be more than tremors. I would rather be safe than sorry. Please let us know the results.
Tummy Support - Belly Band??
Asked by B.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 23, 2008
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Hello! I'm 25 weeks into my second pregnancy and carrying very low this time. I keep having back spasms and pain/throwing my back out which puts me into tears for 3-...
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- I would suggest using ice on your back, on for 20 minutes, off for one hour. I would also recommend going to a Chiropractor. I went through both pregnancies and was ab...
- Hi, let me tell you from experience about both the girdle (first woman gave you a link) and a maternity belt. The girdle felt tight (which it's supposed to do) and I p...
- I had major back issues with my second pregnancy as well. I bought a support from Babies R Us. It did help some, but I don't think it helped majorly. I was low and ver...
Icy Hot and Breastfeeding?
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on February 29, 2008
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Hard to believe I did it, but after suffering with muscle spasms in my neck and shoulder all day I finally broke down and applied some IcyHot, gosh does it feel good. ...
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- S.: just checked in nonprescription drugs for the breastfeeding mother by Frank Nice RPh... "usually safe when breastfeeding do not apply to breast." P...
- I would think using icy hot in moderation wouldn't harm your milk supply but to be sure contact your pediatrician or la leche league.org
- Those warnings are usually on there for legal reasons rather than medical, and since it is just topical, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I would try a hot compres...
