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Treatment for Sciatic Nerve Pain?
Asked by T.O. from Minneapolis
on September 2, 2009
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I have had terrible sciatic nerve pain in my left side for over 3 years now and have been unable to find any relief from it. Some days are better than others, but it ...
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- Exercise and stretches. It helped me (51, running every day, had problems for many years, they were gone after I practiced focused stretches). It helped my mom (75, sh...
- the only thing that has helped me is chiropractor, stretching,deep tissue massage and warm baths. I started playing on a soccer team along with my kicboxing and I have...
- Try Hyjek Chiropractic Care in Uptown. They use a machine to adjust called the Pro Adjuster and they also do extensive thermal readings on your spine, etc. They are ...
Looking for Help with Daughter's Eczema
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on September 1, 2009
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My daughter has recently been diagnosised with eczema. The cream her pediatrician gave us initially helped some, but it hasn't completely gone away. I am looking for...
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- I have tried every cream and potion that has been recommended by my pediatrician and my dermatologist. The only thing that works for us (and I've passed it along to o...
- Try Eurcerin cream in the jar. I used it for my son when he was a baby. He had dry skin,it helped greatly.
- My son had issues with dairy and wheat but I didn't watch it that closely. It got worse when he ate that stuff. We also used "Gentle Naturals" baby wash and ointment...
Any Advice About Keratosis Pilaris?
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on October 8, 2008
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I think my 2.5 year old daughter has Keratosis Pilaris. This is a skin disorder that produces little red bumps on her skin. This started on her upper arms but has now ...
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- I use a foam called Umecta. It is rubbed into the skin. You may want to be referred to a dermatologist. I still have it but when I use the foam it softens the skin and...
- my husband has this... it bugs him sometimes and not so much other times. He does not use anything perscribed just various dry, sensitve and itchy skin lotions (sorry ...
- Here's another article from someone who has Keratosis Pilaris. She mentions a few more things that she's tried over the years. http://www0.epinions.com/content_97069...
Ideas for Removing Plantar Wart on Children's Feet
Asked by K.K. from Erie
on August 15, 2009
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Looks my 6 yo has a plantars wart under his big toe from our trips to the pool this summer. I googled a little bit and got some ideas of duct tape for 2 months or n...
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- Here's what worked for me when I had warts as a child. Tape a small piece of banana peal to the wart. Something in it causes the wart to soften quite quickly and lik...
- I would absolutely see a doctor. plantar warts are caused by the HPV virus, so i doubt that any of these cures you find on the internet would work, and they are higly ...
- I agree-- see a dermatologist. I had them at about 10 and it was a pretty awful experience. However, maybe things have changed by now? They put acid on them and the...
Wondering If My Daughter Is Dyslexic?
Asked by D.C. from Reno
on May 16, 2009
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Do any of you moms have any experiance with dyslexia? My daughter is in 6th grade this year and was tested 2 years ago and they said she wasn't dyslexic, but there is ...
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- Hi DC: I can understand your concern,and i'm sure you'll get some excellent responses from A few teachers,or professionals on the subject of Dyslexia. From your descr...
- Based on what you are describing, there could be several different factors that may be contributing to your daughter's difficulty. Dyslexia is a condition that is spe...
- I recommend a pyschoeducational evaluation, as well as learning as much as you can about brain injuries. We learned a lot at the Amen clinic (you can find them online)...
18 Month Tested Positive for Food Allergies
Asked by E.I. from Chicago
on August 14, 2008
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I just found out that my 18 month old has allergies to milk, egg whites, soy beans, wheat, and peanuts. I just got the results yesterday from my doctor's nurse and he ...
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- My son showed allergy to milk moderate, egg whites severe, egg yoke severe, soy moderate, and miner ones peanuts... and now almonds and potatoe. we did NOT have the wh...
- I have a son with a severe peanut & tree nut allergy, which can be very difficult at time, but after awhile it's pretty manageable. I have found the website www.fooda...
- E.: My daughter also tested positive for food allergies. She tested as a 1 for milk, egg whites and peanuts. She has been drinking milk (and a lot of it) since sh...
Severe Reactions to Mosquito Bites
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 4, 2009
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My son is 2 1/2 and he swells so terribly when bit by a mosquito, he gets such thick leathery skin in that area and it develops water blisters and it's just awful. He ...
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- My son also has severe reactions to mosquito bites. If I have it handy, I use After Bite for kids. If I can, I make a baking soda paste and apply it to the bites. The...
- Both my children have been allergic to mosquito bites. I gave them benedryl (advise from their pediatrician) and anti itch cream to help. I just started carrying it ...
- Hi J.- Your post caught my eye, as my son (5 yrs) just developed the same type reaction tonight for the first time. I'm wondering what type of responses you've recei...
Anyone Have Any Info on DHE IV Therapy for Migraine?
Asked by D.S. from Tulsa
on December 7, 2008
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I have had migraines since I was a small child. I am now 42. I have seen numerous doctors and tried all kinds of therapies including: preventative drugs, abortive drug...
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- Dear D., How about nutrition? I didn't see where you'd mentioned having checked into your daily diet, or seen a nutritionist. I know many women, myself included, wh...
- Although I do not have first hand experience with this treatment, I do have a friend who had become completely nonfunctional because of her migraines and consented to ...
- I've never heard of DHE IV therapy, so I have no insight on that. I've been taking Fioricet for my migraines for the past year; my OB prescribed it and it's been fine...
Odor
Asked by M.O. from Daytona Beach
on July 1, 2009
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any suggestions on how to treat femine odor?
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- Victoria is 100% right. Anytime there is a concern about odor it's best to see the doctor to rule out any infection. This isn't something that you can diagnose yourse...
- See your gynecologist. Often odor is a symptom of an underlying infection.
- Hope you fixed your problem I also suffer from lots of vaginal infections and have had alot of personal experience.My understanding is if there is odor definitely an i...
Getting Rid of Craddle Cap
Asked by K.G. from Boise
on June 26, 2009
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My 5 month old daughter has had craddle cap since she was born. We bathe her every 3 days and I use a sponge on her head and then after brush her wet head. For a whi...
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- Hi Amy - I tried everything with my 2nd to get rid of thick persistent cradle cap. I tried brushing, mineral oil, olive oil, vaseline you name it. All that really ha...
- My daughter had very bad cradle cap. I used the oil like others have posted, but I left it on all day. I used baby oil and just slathered her hair in it and left it. B...
- I just talked to my pediatrician about this. He recommended using Selson Blue or Head and Shoulders shampoo. He said to put it on like lotion, let it sit for a moment,...
