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Strange Rash on Daughter's Skin
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2009
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Hello Mommies, Just hoping someone might know what this is. My 2 1/2 yr. old daughter started out with just a few skin colored bumps on her body, mostly on her arms an...
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- It could be contact dermatitis, eczema, or keratosis pilaris. The first two are allergic reactions that itch and the last one is a condition where the body produces e...
- T., Rashes are often not a big deal, but there are times when they are indications of something much more serious. Having had 4 kids, and experiencing a wide spect...
- I would definitely check with the Doctor again. It could be anything, from non-contagious, to contagious. So best to check. It could be just allergy or molluscum,...
Ringworm! WWYD??
Asked by A.O. from Dallas
on August 1, 2009
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ok mamas, my daughter has reoccuring staph infections. Her ped has told us just to keep it covered, use the cream on it and if it gets worse bring her in or on wknds t...
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- HI A. Starting with the staph...can I ask where she gets the rash? Only reason I ask, my daughter gets staph and my doctor said that someone in the family was the ...
- Put lamisil (SP?) or vagisil (SP?) on it and keep it covered with a band-aid. There really isn't any reason to go to the doctor unless it is on her scalp. It usually...
- Use Lotrimin AF (anti-fungal) it will go away in a few days. http://www.lotrimin.com/ringworm-images.html
Puffy Eye
Asked by E.H. from Chicago
on July 3, 2009
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Just wondering if anyone has any idea what's going on with my daughters eye! She is 19 weeks and I noticed this morning her left eye is puffy. Both lids and her eyeb...
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- I agree with the other response who said about the clogged tear duct. It is very common around that age. It helps if you massage the inside corner of the eye close to ...
- Try to put cold wash rags on the eye several times today to reduce the swelling. She could have a slight allergy to something, my son had puffy eyes when he was a few ...
- Hi- our 18 week old had a swollen eye and it got a little gooky. The doctor said it was probably a blocked tear duct. The best way to help it is to massage the tear ...
My Son Bitten at Sitter's Home, Am I Liable for Medical Bills?
Asked by L.S. from Joplin
on January 23, 2007
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My son goes to an in-home licensed daycare. Everything has been great so far, except one thing. My sitter has one indoor dog that is very calm and used to children. Sh...
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- She needs to reimburse you since the accident happened at her house with a dog she was responsible for. Either she can pay out of pocket or she can turn in a claim th...
- I would remove my child from that facility and take him to another. then i would consult a lawyer and file a suit against that provider for the cost of the bills and ...
- Day care provider should pay the bills (if she doesn't have the money perhaps she can give you free day care for a week or two). This will give you some time to find ...
Weight Gain with Celexa
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on July 3, 2007
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A year ago I was diagnosed with anxiety, after going into urgent care thinking I was having a heart attack! I'm running a hectic life with two kids and working full-ti...
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- I was having a difficult time after my daughter was born and was given a medication that is the equivalent of Celexa, it is Lexapro. I have gained weight, aproximatle...
- Wellbutrin and effexor help with anxiety and weight gain typically isn't a side effect. Weight loss is actually more of an issue. Ask your doctor about these.
- I too am on celexa for abxiety. I gained weight too. I used to have anoerexia and so I HATE the weight gain! But, I know that my family, friends and myself suffer when...
Psvt
Asked by B.H. from Seattle
on April 26, 2009
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Ok ladies a very scary thing happened to me, I had to go to urgent care due to the fact my heart was racing so fast i could feel it. up to 230 beats per minute. It too...
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- Hi B., That sounds really fast (230) so good to get checked out, but I am just wondering if you have ever had panick attacks before? I went through a phase of having ...
- B., I have PSVT, or shoudl I say had. I've had it since I was a preteen and after I turned 21, it had only happened when I was pregnant (you are at a greater risk th...
- Did something trigger this, such as exercise? I've been diagnosed with a tachychardia as well. I generally have short episodes of my heart racing once a month or so ...
Night Owl Urgent Care Suture Removal
Asked by A.G. from Tampa
on April 19, 2009
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My son got 4 sutures above his eye Thursday evening. Does anyone know if the suture removal is included in the cost of putting them in?
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- Not included, learned that the hard way. Sorry!
- You will have to check but in most cases removing stitches are included in the price of putting them in. But I also know things are changing fast. Doctors never used t...
- I know that when I had several stitches put in my chin that I had to pay another fee to have them removed a week later. Victoria mother of 2 daughters, 6.5 & 4 years
Sick Baby! High Fever Help!
Asked by D.B. from Bakersfield
on April 2, 2009
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Hi! My 8 month old has had a fever for 4 days. It ranged from 101-104.5 The only thing that breaks it is tylenol or motrin but I don't want to keep drugging him up. I ...
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- Don't want to alarm you, but has your pediatrician looked into Kawasaki disease? That can be extremely dangerous if not treated early.
- My oldest daughter (now 13) had the same problem when she was your child's age until she was 2 - 3 yrs old. The fevers worsen and our doctor finally had us run a bank...
- did they check for bladder infection? My daughter spiked a 105 fever at 11 mo because of that.
Baby Skin Excema) PLEASE HELP I DONT KNOW WHAT to DO ANYMORE
Asked by L.H. from New York
on March 3, 2007
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Hi all,
it's me again help im at my wits end...i have tried everything on my baby's face you mom's sugguested alot o things. Aquaphora, gentle touch cream,...
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- Hi L., My daughter has had excema since she was an infant. Some foods actually trigger it really bad. I tried many things first, I tried cetaphil lotion a few times...
- Hi, I am a mother of three, two girls and a 7 month old boy. He also was born with excema which runs on both sides of the family. My girls also had it when they where...
- Hey L. heres a website that i tought would help you out with your situation I really hope that it helps feel free to write me on here. http://www.kidshealth.org/Pag...
My 10 Yr Old Is Keeps Fainting! Any Advice or Experience with This?
Asked by K.D. from Eugene
on December 30, 2008
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She is 10 and the first time she did it she was 3. Then again a few years later and just recently, she had done it 3 times in the last 60 days. When she did it one o...
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- One can't diagnose after reading one email however, please consider seeing a neurologist. An autonomic nervous system that is not in proper balance can manifest in man...
- K., Sounds like it could be low blood pressure. Do you know what hers is? I have extrememly low blood pressure (typically 85/55 area) and have struggled with being ...
- I used to get dizzy spells a lot. When it came down to actually fainting (which only happened one time to my recollection) or having everything go dark (which happened...
