Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 In a message dated 2/27/2006 11:56:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, my_name_iz_lisa@... writes: Hi everyone, I just joined this group in hopes of answers to a fewquestions. I am 27 years old, I have psoriatic arthritis. I've been onenbrel for about 2 years, when I'm not getting a stupid cold. Theenbrel does help but not like it should by now. My rhuem has suggestedknee replacement surgery for both knees, one question about that ishas anyone had both knees done? And do they do both at the same time?After the knees are done and healed, the elbows are next. I have anappt with a surgeon on March 3rd. I'm not even sure what they will do,but I've been told I might have problems with them doing the jointreplacement surgery cause I'm so young. Hi , gosh I thought that I was the young one and I'm 45. My arthritis did start when I was 26 though. I've had both of my knees now, just not at the same time, 3 months apart. The last one was 3 1/2 weeks ago. I think if I were you're age I would go for both at the same time. I really, really, considered it, but my Dr. sort of didn't want to do it. I'm so excited about getting this last one done and over with. Write me anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks everyone who replied. I did go through about 3 years of physical therapy, it did help a little got me moving again more, but not that much more. Of course the enbrel has helped some too. I really trust my rheum, shes been my rheum for the past 5 years. I only see her every 6 months now, but I can call when I need something, she will do pretty much anything I ask. Actually I just went to see her today, not much went on there though. Friday is my surgeon appt, I'm still kinda nervous about it, but I'll get over it. Everyones replies have made it easier, now I know what I'm getting myself into. But I will still say if its going to help I'm all for it. Nothing else seems to really be helping. Once again thanks everyone. I need to go to my bed, its 1:15am now and shopping day tomorrow, I can't wait till I can actually go in a store and be able to walk around again, for now I use the electric wheelchairs. My insurance won't cover one unless I can't walk at all. > > > In a message dated 2/27/2006 11:56:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, > my_name_iz_lisa@... writes: > > Hi everyone, I just joined this group in hopes of answers to a few > questions. I am 27 years old, I have psoriatic arthritis. I've been on > enbrel for about 2 years, when I'm not getting a stupid cold. The > enbrel does help but not like it should by now. My rhuem has suggested > knee replacement surgery for both knees, one question about that is > has anyone had both knees done? And do they do both at the same time? > After the knees are done and healed, the elbows are next. I have an > appt with a surgeon on March 3rd. I'm not even sure what they will do, > but I've been told I might have problems with them doing the joint > replacement surgery cause I'm so young. > > > > > > > > Hi , gosh I thought that I was the young one and I'm 45. My arthritis > did start when I was 26 though. I've had both of my knees now, just not at > the same time, 3 months apart. The last one was 3 1/2 weeks ago. I think if I > were you're age I would go for both at the same time. I really, really, > considered it, but my Dr. sort of didn't want to do it. I'm so excited about > getting this last one done and over with. Write me anytime. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 , here is a site that will give you all the info. you can take in! miraclemountian.homestead.com/MiracleMountian.html & Colburn <cordis7@...> wrote: Hi All, I joined this group because of my son, 25 mos, who has a history of infantile spasms (severe childhood epilepsy) and developmental delay. He had seizures (30-200/day) which we were unable to control for over a year. He has tried numerous medications as well as the ketogenic diet. Finally, in June 05 they just stopped. There were no recent changes to meds so we suspect he outgrew them; however, they left him severely cognitively delayed. He has made amazing physical strides since the seizures stopped - going from infrequent rolling and unsteady sitting to running and managing uneven ground easily in only 9 mos. The cognitive changes we have seen have been much slower and I am looking for options to help him reach his full potential. I have heard a little about HBOT on other boards but I am fairly ignorant on the details so I am started to educate myself. We live in Northern Virginia. Any suggestions for recommended reading/studies/experiences with HBOT in children with a history of seizures or where I could go to get treatment and info on Medicaid coverage would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to learning from you all. God bless the Internet!!! , mom to Cordis, dx Infantile Spasms @6 mos, seizure free almost 9 mos! " I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope. " [ 29:11] _._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._. Join the International Hyperbaric Medical Association http://www.hyperbaricmedicalassociation.org/docs/JOIN_Friends_Apr04.pdf Is HBOT at your hospital? http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directories/index.cfm EPSDT decisions http://healthlaw.org/pubs/200308.epsdtdocket.html Unrestricted downloads of 50+ pdf files on HBOT efficacy medicaid/files/ , 2/files/ and http://www.drneubauerhbo.com/papers.htm Download your state EPSDT program http://www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/stateplan/Map.asp by doing a search on the word " ameliorate " . State Medicaid websites http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/RelSites_Oth_States.asp . Medicaid waiver programs: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Villa/1029/medicaid.html Find a hyperbaric clinic http://www.netnet.net/mums/hbolistAK-FL.htm, http://www.netnet.net/mums/hbolistGA-NC.htm, http://www.netnet.net/mums/hbolistOH-WI.htm HBOT can save billions of dollars and millions of heartaches. Subscribe to by sending a blank email to mailto:medicaid-subscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 I can tell you from the standpoint of cognitive that is one of the very first things you will see improvment in. I think everyone that does HBOT say's that is the very first thing they notice. My daughters web page is http:\\home.fullmoonwebs.com\katysplace\ there are so many other sites to go to www.lufkinhbo.com or even www.oceanhbo.com vist them all read all the testimonials. I think you will be amazed as well as pleased. Darin [ ] New Here > Hi All, > > I joined this group because of my son, 25 mos, who has a history of > infantile spasms (severe childhood epilepsy) and developmental > delay. He had seizures (30-200/day) which we were unable to control > for over a year. He has tried numerous medications as well as the > ketogenic diet. Finally, in June 05 they just stopped. There were > no recent changes to meds so we suspect he outgrew them; however, > they left him severely cognitively delayed. > > He has made amazing physical strides since the seizures stopped - > going from infrequent rolling and unsteady sitting to running and > managing uneven ground easily in only 9 mos. The cognitive changes > we have seen have been much slower and I am looking for options to > help him reach his full potential. > > I have heard a little about HBOT on other boards but I am fairly > ignorant on the details so I am started to educate myself. We live > in Northern Virginia. Any suggestions for recommended > reading/studies/experiences with HBOT in children with a history of > seizures or where I could go to get treatment and info on Medicaid > coverage would be greatly appreciated. > > I look forward to learning from you all. God bless the Internet!!! > > , mom to Cordis, dx Infantile Spasms @6 mos, seizure free > almost 9 mos! > > > > > > > > " I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, " plans to prosper > you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope. " [ > 29:11] > _._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._. > Join the International Hyperbaric Medical Association > http://www.hyperbaricmedicalassociation.org/docs/JOIN_Friends_Apr04.pdf > > Is HBOT at your hospital? > http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directories/index.cfm > > EPSDT decisions http://healthlaw.org/pubs/200308.epsdtdocket.html > > Unrestricted downloads of 50+ pdf files on HBOT efficacy > medicaid/files/ , > 2/files/ and > http://www.drneubauerhbo.com/papers.htm > > Download your state EPSDT program > http://www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/stateplan/Map.asp by doing a search on the > word " ameliorate " . State Medicaid websites > http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/RelSites_Oth_States.asp . Medicaid waiver > programs: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Villa/1029/medicaid.html > > Find a hyperbaric clinic http://www.netnet.net/mums/hbolistAK-FL.htm, > http://www.netnet.net/mums/hbolistGA-NC.htm, > http://www.netnet.net/mums/hbolistOH-WI.htm > > HBOT can save billions of dollars and millions of heartaches. Subscribe to > by sending a blank email to > mailto:medicaid-subscribe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 In a message dated 3/15/2006 10:24:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, hepbex@... writes: New here but not new to autism. Alot of drama in this house. Managed kaos most of the time. Son 11 asperger, mom and dad bipolar recovering alcoholics, 9 rabbits and one cat. Remember when we were growing up and there was that one family in the neighborhood that was a bit " eccentric " ? Yup thats us. Anyway, looking foward to chating w/ y'all. Welcome eccentric people! Glad you found us! Roxanna ô¿ö Autism Happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi as I was just writing that's about when we noticed the flat spot on my son 6 weeks. The spot was small then. Shortly after the doctor noticed his neck was not strong enough, waited another month to see if it would develop muscle on its own and then he was diagnosed with torticollis. He hated tummy time because it's uncomfortable. Just keep a close eye on it and maybe mention to your doctor to check his neck. Does he struggle with tummy time, favor sleeping on one side, looking to one direction? those are signs of tort. My son's small flat spot developed quickly to a severe flat spot by month 4. Keep up the repositioning it can help! Best of luck Sherry Chase (7 1/2 months tort. DOCband 2/15 NYC > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition him > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots of > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his head > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess I > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't like > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. Anyone > dealing with this so early? > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi as I was just writing that's about when we noticed the flat spot on my son 6 weeks. The spot was small then. Shortly after the doctor noticed his neck was not strong enough, waited another month to see if it would develop muscle on its own and then he was diagnosed with torticollis. He hated tummy time because it's uncomfortable. Just keep a close eye on it and maybe mention to your doctor to check his neck. Does he struggle with tummy time, favor sleeping on one side, looking to one direction? those are signs of tort. My son's small flat spot developed quickly to a severe flat spot by month 4. Keep up the repositioning it can help! Best of luck Sherry Chase (7 1/2 months tort. DOCband 2/15 NYC > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition him > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots of > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his head > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess I > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't like > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. Anyone > dealing with this so early? > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi , Welcome to the group! :-) It sounds as if your baby may have torticollis. It's a tight, twisted muscle in the neck. You can learn more about it by going here: http://www.infant-torticollis.org/ http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Torticollis.htm http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/T/torticollis.html Most plagio babies have tort also. My baby had tort, she went to physical therapy 3 times a week for 3 months. Maybe you should have him evaluated for torticollis. Don't be surprised if your pediatrican doesn't know much about it. It took me 4 months and 3 different doctors to get my daughter's tort diagnosed. If your ped isn't educated about tort you could go see a physical therapist who is familiar with infant tort. At 6 weeks old you should be able to correct this, but it's going to be very hard if he does have tort! Aggressive repositioning has to be done 24 hours a day every day. It's hard work but it does work. You have to limit or eliminate his time in the swing, car seat, bouncy seat and infant seat. You are so lucky to have caught this at such a young age! Good for you for being so proactive about this. :-) Keep us posted on your little one. > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition him > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots of > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his head > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess I > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't like > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. Anyone > dealing with this so early? > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi , Welcome to the group! :-) It sounds as if your baby may have torticollis. It's a tight, twisted muscle in the neck. You can learn more about it by going here: http://www.infant-torticollis.org/ http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Torticollis.htm http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/T/torticollis.html Most plagio babies have tort also. My baby had tort, she went to physical therapy 3 times a week for 3 months. Maybe you should have him evaluated for torticollis. Don't be surprised if your pediatrican doesn't know much about it. It took me 4 months and 3 different doctors to get my daughter's tort diagnosed. If your ped isn't educated about tort you could go see a physical therapist who is familiar with infant tort. At 6 weeks old you should be able to correct this, but it's going to be very hard if he does have tort! Aggressive repositioning has to be done 24 hours a day every day. It's hard work but it does work. You have to limit or eliminate his time in the swing, car seat, bouncy seat and infant seat. You are so lucky to have caught this at such a young age! Good for you for being so proactive about this. :-) Keep us posted on your little one. > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition him > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots of > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his head > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess I > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't like > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. Anyone > dealing with this so early? > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 He likes tummy time actually. Only fusses after he has had enough. I have been watching for tort...but he seems to have full motion moving his head around and all that...he just seems to like sleeping with his head on the right. Otherwise he works it ok. The doc did mention that allowing him to continue would cause problems with his neck muscles. Thus him wanting us to reposition him as well as stimulate him on his left side. When he is on his tummy he is able to hold up his upper torso now on his arms and has a strong neck as he will just hold it up and look around for long periods. I am amazed at how strong he is!! He has been doing this for almost 2 weeks now. I will keep an eye on it closely though. I am one of those people who won't dismiss a small thing hoping it will go away. I think our issue is just sleeping in the wrong position on a flat surface. We actually allow him to sleep on soft surfaces like a blanket on the couch which cushions his head well while we are watching him during the day. He LOVES cushiness and comfort. Then he will lay at all angles with his head and sleep well...it is only in his bassinet and swing that he lays the way he does. I stopped putting him in the swing 2 weeks ago when I noticed the flat spot thinking it was making it worse. Now I just lay him on the couch - supervised of course! I don't have a choice about his sleeping at night though since I am not going to endanger him by putting him in our bed or on any other soft surfaces when I am not awake. > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition > him > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots > of > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his > head > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess > I > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't > like > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. > Anyone > > dealing with this so early? > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 He likes tummy time actually. Only fusses after he has had enough. I have been watching for tort...but he seems to have full motion moving his head around and all that...he just seems to like sleeping with his head on the right. Otherwise he works it ok. The doc did mention that allowing him to continue would cause problems with his neck muscles. Thus him wanting us to reposition him as well as stimulate him on his left side. When he is on his tummy he is able to hold up his upper torso now on his arms and has a strong neck as he will just hold it up and look around for long periods. I am amazed at how strong he is!! He has been doing this for almost 2 weeks now. I will keep an eye on it closely though. I am one of those people who won't dismiss a small thing hoping it will go away. I think our issue is just sleeping in the wrong position on a flat surface. We actually allow him to sleep on soft surfaces like a blanket on the couch which cushions his head well while we are watching him during the day. He LOVES cushiness and comfort. Then he will lay at all angles with his head and sleep well...it is only in his bassinet and swing that he lays the way he does. I stopped putting him in the swing 2 weeks ago when I noticed the flat spot thinking it was making it worse. Now I just lay him on the couch - supervised of course! I don't have a choice about his sleeping at night though since I am not going to endanger him by putting him in our bed or on any other soft surfaces when I am not awake. > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition > him > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots > of > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his > head > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess > I > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't > like > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. > Anyone > > dealing with this so early? > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Thanks! That is what I thought, but the older he gets the more strong his neck muscles are getting and he has good motion while on his tummy and while being held. It is only when we place him on a flat surface to sleep when he just lays to the right. On soft surfaces he will lay however he is interested in laying...I am thinking it is partial stubborness...perhaps that is what he was used to in utero and now he is still laying the same way?? When I was pregnant, he lay the same way most of the time. He moved a lot, but he always ended up in the same position, so I am wondering if it is just a position he has grown used to. I am definatly going to keep an eye on it and keep educated on it. If this other repositioning strategy fails, I will be taking him to a specialist. I don't want it to be permenant! I will keep popping in here and there! Thanks so much! > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition him > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots of > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his head > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess I > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't like > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. Anyone > > dealing with this so early? > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Thanks! That is what I thought, but the older he gets the more strong his neck muscles are getting and he has good motion while on his tummy and while being held. It is only when we place him on a flat surface to sleep when he just lays to the right. On soft surfaces he will lay however he is interested in laying...I am thinking it is partial stubborness...perhaps that is what he was used to in utero and now he is still laying the same way?? When I was pregnant, he lay the same way most of the time. He moved a lot, but he always ended up in the same position, so I am wondering if it is just a position he has grown used to. I am definatly going to keep an eye on it and keep educated on it. If this other repositioning strategy fails, I will be taking him to a specialist. I don't want it to be permenant! I will keep popping in here and there! Thanks so much! > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is 6 > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since he > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to reposition him > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing lots of > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his head > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion him > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I guess I > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have used > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I don't like > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that the > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. Anyone > > dealing with this so early? > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 If he likes soft stuff to sleep I did think the Dex sleeper positioner is very comfy, as long as his neck is fine you may want to try it. Ask your doctor about it. My son was very active and was not able to move to get to his stomach. I think you can safely use it until he starts to try to turn over. Maybe with that he'd do better in the crib? You probably know this but my doctor suggested changing sides of the crib since babies usually like to look to the outside (away from the wall). That might help too. Good luck! Sherry > > > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is > 6 > > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since > he > > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to > reposition him > > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing > lots of > > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his > head > > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion > him > > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I > guess I > > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have > used > > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I > don't like > > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that > the > > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. > Anyone > > > dealing with this so early? > > > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 If he likes soft stuff to sleep I did think the Dex sleeper positioner is very comfy, as long as his neck is fine you may want to try it. Ask your doctor about it. My son was very active and was not able to move to get to his stomach. I think you can safely use it until he starts to try to turn over. Maybe with that he'd do better in the crib? You probably know this but my doctor suggested changing sides of the crib since babies usually like to look to the outside (away from the wall). That might help too. Good luck! Sherry > > > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is > 6 > > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since > he > > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to > reposition him > > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing > lots of > > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his > head > > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion > him > > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I > guess I > > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have > used > > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I > don't like > > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that > the > > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. > Anyone > > > dealing with this so early? > > > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 , You certainly are on top of things! :-) Check out the files section we have a folder Repositioning headquarters it's full or repo tips. We also have 2 moderators, Becky and Christie, who sucessfully repo'd their babies. I'm sure they'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. Keep us posted! Take care, > > > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is > 6 > > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since > he > > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to > reposition him > > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing > lots of > > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his > head > > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion > him > > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I > guess I > > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have > used > > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I > don't like > > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that > the > > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. > Anyone > > > dealing with this so early? > > > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 , You certainly are on top of things! :-) Check out the files section we have a folder Repositioning headquarters it's full or repo tips. We also have 2 moderators, Becky and Christie, who sucessfully repo'd their babies. I'm sure they'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. Keep us posted! Take care, > > > > > > Hi! I found this site thru a link from NightForm.com. My son is > 6 > > > weeks old and has developed a flat spot on the right side since > he > > > favors that side when he sleeps. No matter what I do to > reposition him > > > at night, he still ends up laying on that side. We are doing > lots of > > > tummy time and when I hold him, I hold him tummy to chest so his > head > > > isn't pressured in any one way. The pedi said to just repostion > him > > > and stimulate him on his left...but easier said than done! I > guess I > > > am just hoping this will correct itself?? But am looking at the > > > nightform bed to help with the positioning. In the past I have > used > > > rolled up blanket and the Boppy Noggin Nest in the swing. I > don't like > > > leaving him in the swing a lot, plus he is still so small that > the > > > noggin nest seems to be uncomfortable for him. > > > I see a lot of posters have children who are a few months old. > Anyone > > > dealing with this so early? > > > > > > BTW I am and my son is - 6 weeks old. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 > > I am new to this group and I was wondering about autism and if my son > needs to be on a special diet. he has a feeding tube. My name is > jennifer. My son was diagnosed with autism awhile ago about two years > ago, he is 4.7 years old and has no words yet. A few months ago he > started looking at me for brief moments and initiating contact with > him. So that was good. I pretty much learned about autism through a > book the doctor gave me. You might consider reading a few stories of recovery, to see what might be beneficial for your child. http://www.danasview.net/recover.htm Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 wrote: > Hi, I am new here and have my doubts about my health. ==>Hi . Welcome to our group! >Long story short, I had a problem with my ear and after 3 primary physicians, 5 ENT's and 2 doses of Prednasone, I found that my symptoms were yeast related. I realized that my diet consisted mainly of sugar, carbohydrates and more sugar. I lived on bagels, pasta, pizza, fruit punch and Cosmopolitans (on the weekend, of course!) I never realized it because I always thought that yeast was vaginally related and I had never had a problem in that respect. ==>Thinking yeast is only vaginally related is a very common. Unfortunately even some doctors believe that. > > Well, I fell off the diet 2 times in the past 3 years and each time my problems resurfaced. The only thing is that I'm not really having the stomach related issues anymore. My question is, can candida affect you and not directly affect your stomach and digestive system? My symptoms are on and off hoarseness in throat, weakness in muscles, fatigue, nervousness/anxiety/depression. I'm not asking for a diagnosis, just seeing if anyone has these issues. ==>Candida can definitely affect you without stomach or digestive system problems. Many candida sufferers, including myself, suffered from the symptoms you describe. However, no matter what the " real cause " of any symptoms are they are not normal to have, and the main principles of our diet, along with supplements, will help the body heal naturally. >Also, can simply taking an acidophilos capsule keep your yeast at bay (along with the proper diet, of course) or do I need to look into all the other supplements I hear about? Thanks for any help you can give. ==>You can cure candida on diet alone, but the other supplements are listed for a reason, i.e. the lack of nutrients in foods because of nutrients depleted from the soil they grow in, or less nutrients contained in meats because of what they eat, etc. Some supplements may not be required by some people, i.e. B vitamin complex because they eat plenty of liver every week; Vitamin D because they are out in the sun every day and so on. Also antifungals are important for killing off enough candida so the acidophilus can be implanted in the bowels. ==>Because candida sufferers cannot have milk, and because it is pasteurized which destroys nutrients and denatures proteins, etc. and it is difficult to get enough from foods, calcium/magnesium supplements are required. I don't have candida now but I take 350 mgs of each per day, and sometimes need more magnesium, depending upon my stress level and the nutrients in my foods. The macro- minerals required by the body are: calcium, magnesium, sulphur, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and chloride. Sodium and chloride are contained in the ocean sea salt recommended, along with over 84 other necessary trace minerals. Phosphorus and sulphur are prevalent in meats and eggs and some veggies, i.e. garlic, onions, lemons, etc. Potassium is widely available in many foods, herb teas, etc. ==>Chlorella or liquid chlorophyll might not be necessary if you have no mercury dental fillings and no heavy metals in your body, i.e. aluminum from table salt, antiperspirants, and many other personal care products, etc., which would be very rare these days. ==>I could go on to explain each one, but suffice it to say that Yes they are important towards building up your immune system so your body can maintain its health. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 You can cure candida on diet alone, but the other supplements are Chlorella or liquid chlorophyll might not be necessary if you have > no mercury dental fillings and no heavy metals in your body, i.e. > aluminum from table salt, antiperspirants, and many other personal > care products, etc., which would be very rare these days.> > Bee > Hi Bee and thank you for responding so quickly. Regarding your mention of heavy metals in the body, would the presence of iron in the water create metals in your body? We have a water softener in our house which we fill with salt because of iron in the water. Also, what are your feelings on bottled water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hi I was just going through my old emails and ran across this one! I don't know why I hadn't before ! Anyway, I was curious about this product. Was it something you put on externally or took internally? Did you combine it with any other yeast fighting products ? I am desperate! I have had thrush for 9 months now on my nipples and it sucks!!! Re: New here > > > I just wanted to introduce myself, I just joined the group. I am nursing my 7 month old son, and we have had thrush since he was born on and off. It's flaring up again and I'm so sick of it! I just want it gone. I hope this group will be helpful to us and I look forward to chatting with you guys. > > ) Lucas, mom to Gavin ~ 07.09.05 ~ 7 Months Old ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com > > ~ KUSTOMIZED KIDS ~ Featuring Customized/Personalized Baby & Children's Clothing and Natural Parenting/Breastfeeding Advocacy Products > http://www.cafepress.com/kustomizedkids > > ~ Featuring Custom Pencil Drawings of People & Pets ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com/drawings.shtml Oh, I feel your pain! :'( I had horrible thrush with my first child and, of course, wanting the best for my baby, I was determined to keep on nursing, despite cracked and bleeding nipples! OUCH! That is a pain I don't wish to go through again. Anyway, I finally went to my MD who is focused on alternative medicine and he tried putting a liquid called Ultra-Safe Solution. It worked unbelievably well! My thrush, as severe as it was, was completely gone in two days. I also recommended it to one of my friends who had thrush and she said it healed hers, too. Now, the bad news is, I just did a search online for the product and it appears they are no longer making it! :-( But, maybe you could find it elsewhere online? Or, perhaps from a naturopath near you? I don't know, but I am very, very disappointed about that. I really hope they get some venture capital to bring the product back to production. If you can find it anywhere, definitely snatch it up! I also used plain yogurt on them and that worked alright. Another thought is to use virgin coconut oil on them. I think this would be very soothing and it fights yeast, as well. The main thing, though, is to address your diet so your body can fight the yeast internally. Cut out sugar, white flour, and all " junk " foods. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and drink more water. There are also a lot of remedies you can take, such as garlic, plain yogurt, oil of oregano, etc. You'll find lot of ideas on this list. :-) If you need to quit nursing for a few days so you can heal and you would like a good alternative to formula, I have a recipe I would be happy to give you offlist. Hope that helps! le Papageorgiou www.YeastRemedies.com www.Shaklee.net/jonanddanielle -- Check out the patented immune support supplement proven by 4 published human clinical studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Ooops sorry I mean to send that privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hi It's Me, I am less angry - part of that is that I have gotten my thyroid balanced. It was high and now low. Depends your age too. I was very even keeled in my 20's and 30's and my late 30's and 40's were rather turbulent - more anger. But with the thyroid med I am less confused and less angry. So get a physical and see if anything else is out of balance. The Hep C seems to attack any weakness in a person's body and exploit it to the inth degree. Our family has weakness in thyroid, bladder, and some mental illnesses - anxiety and schizophrenia (only one member with that though). Hope that helps, Bevinne " You actually ACCEPT people - you're willing to see BEYOND their faults and mistakes and I DON'T DO THAT - I take what I see as PEOPLE'S FLAWS and I USE them as a REASON to MOVE ON. " Judy on Once & Again to her sister Lily ... I hope I'm more Lily than Judy! I have HEPATITIS C - Are you tired all the time GET TESTED AND CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE: http://www.nationalHepatitis Cinstitute.org<http://www.nationalHepatitis Cinstitut\ e.org/> Check out my website: http://MargraveArtStudio.tripod.com<http://margraveartstudio.tripod.com/> Check out my blog: http://margraveartstudio.tripod.com/YeeHawSisterhood<http://margraveartstudio.tr\ ipod.com/YeeHawSisterhood> new here hi i found out i have hep is there a way cure it im always tired and confuzed and get pissed off e-z and im not that way can any body tell me a way to stop it thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 The courts felt like 24 weeks of anger management might do the trick for me. itsme200665 <itsme200665@...> wrote: hi i found out i have hep is there a way cure it im always tired and confuzed and get pissed off e-z and im not that way can any body tell me a way to stop it thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 hi . Don't be scared and confused. hep c is not that fatal as the doctors are propagating. it is slow progressing disease which takes 20-30 years to damage your liver. treatment is available. so first of all see the specialist. he will arrange further tests. the only treatment is interferon inj thrice a week or pegasis/peginteron once in a week for 24 weeks. there are altrnate medicine available. just be brave. hep c can't harm you at least 20 years more. best of luck. saleem <ilovemy4cats@...> wrote: Hi ~ I signed up a few days ago because my husband's lab work came back positive for Hep C. He was getting life insurance & they did the physical and we found out. I am so scared & confused. Does anyone understand how the test reads? His came back 19.9 and I was reading something about 8 being the normal. I have been tested, also, and am awaiting the results. The doctor told us they would schedule an appointment with a gastroenteroligist(sp?) for further testing. I guess all I can do is pray for the best. Anyways, just wanted to tell about our situation. ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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