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- by systemTalk about managing allergies and asthma, from triggers to treatments. Share tips and experiences, but remember this is not medical advice—consult your doctor for personalized care. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Shanda_GHey ladies. I really need ya'll expert advice. My 6 1/2 month old son has eczema and we saw the first signs when he was 2 months. We have tried the different oinments, creams, lotions,oil…etc. I just need some help on how to help with the itching. Right now his face is clear, but his […]
- by ktglitzygirlMy son just turned 2 on Saturday, and has yet another URI with fever and wheezing and his lungs are retracting again. I took him to the doctor this morning and he was prescribed Pulmicort along with his albuterol neb. I do agree it would help to take preventative measures since he gets sick so […]
- by melissa.nunneryMy 14 month old daughter has had constant diarreah for over 3 weeks now and her pedi found microscopic amounts of blood intermingled in her poopies. We saw a GI specialist yesterday and he thinks it is a milk allergy and wants her on Soy Milk for 1 month then switch to Lactate Milk for […]
- by tmarie76My son has allergies and we have an epipen for his peanut allergey. Since the pens expire I usally give them to a friend who then gives it to her daugher a nurse to despose of at work. What do you do with your expired epipens? Is there a place to send them? 1 post […]
- by timandcind2Hi Moms, I am looking for a practitioner who is experienced in treating candidiasis, a systemic yeast infection. I have a beautiful 3-year-old daughter who was given multiple antibiotics intravenously at birth. She now suffers from eczema, multiple food allergies, sleeping difficulties, breathing difficulties and moodiness among other things. Upon doing some research, I found […]
- by capasshlHi, I have a 17-month-old son who has always been a prolific pooper, at least 3-5 times/day. While he was nursing, I found that if I ate dairy his reflux (in the form of congestion) was worse. As he started eating solids and I introduced cheese, I noticed some correlation between his having trouble sleeping […]
- by dijeaI have a 6 year old that has had problems with breathing for a while – I'm at my wits end. Please give me some advice. He has sleep apnea, he seems perfectly fine while upright during the day as soon as the sun goes down the coughing begins and when he lays down its […]
- by bainnieOur asthma specialist recommended that we buy a stethescope to listen to our son's lungs. There are so many offerings online that I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good product. Thanks! 8 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by boysboysboysMy two and half year old has been itching since he was a baby. I have tried tons of different creams, I wash all his clothes in non fragrant natural products, I have changed his soaps to all natural products as well, and it only seems to get worse. I know I should probably take […]
- by eeyorelouMy son has severe eczema and we just found out he is allergic to almost every food under the sun-milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts & tomatoes. I have no idea what to feed him now. Any suggestions on reading materials, etc? Can anyone recommend a nutritionist in Miami that accepts United Healthcare Medicaid? 4 posts […]
- by Kim_S6Does anyone have a cure for a sinus headache in early pregnancy? I've had one for 3 days now. I tried sudafed and tylenol a couple of times and it really only helped a little so I don't want to continue taking it. If anyone has any ideas, I'd be much appreciative. 22 posts – […]
- by anabel9767Hi, I am back Moms with a new request. I have bad allergies since I moved here to Houston. I have been taking Claritin Gel Tabs, (those are the only ones that work for me.) But recently I have noticed that every time I blow my nose the yellow mucus comes out, but with a […]
- by apdepolinkI just came across this and I am intrested to see if anyone has had this done and was sucessful, also what Dr. you went to. Thanks! 3 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by ambermelainI noticed something not right at about four weeks of nursing my little guy…Non stop screaming, spitting up, rashes, gas, etc. I have another son with food allergies, so that is exactly what I suspected. I immediately started cutting out offenders from my diet one by one in hopes that I could still nurse him.(eggs, […]
- by brittni.fudgeHi, I am seeking a general practitioner to go to for an allergy problem. I have a weird allergic reaction about once a month where I wake up with my eye swollen. It is weird and I've asked two optometrists about it and my old general practitioner, and no one knows what it is or […]
- by Charity_DianneHi Everyone! My DS just turned 8 months old. He has had several cold/ear infections/viruses, ect over the last several months. The most recent illness was over Christmas when he had the beginning signs of pnemonia but then they also told me he had RAD, that may or may not turn into an asthma diagnosis […]
- by janetvinkeis it your opinion even though I have been tested for asthma that I need to continue taking sinular medication for seasonal allergies. I have had the asthma tests done in the hospital and they where negative. The dr. order sinular and told me to take it all the time' I stopped taking it and […]
- by leah_etzbachI have a healthy 10 month old son however, my delivery was diffiuclt. The first epidural I recived didn't seem to take and the second one gave me an allergic reaction. My heart beat felt fast and it was as if I was having tunnel hearing. It only lasted 2-3 minutes and the doc. was […]
- by marceilooking for info on peanut allergic infants.. my 7 month old son reacted badly to a cookie and DR says to treat as allergic until blood tests prove otherwise. Idk what info I want really.. just anything that can help me to help him have a full life if this is the case. maybe your […]