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Comment on What To Expect At The 1st Visit To The Pediatric Rheumatologist? by namairb2

namairb2 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:12:14 +0000

After filling out the usual paperwork for medical history etc.the doctor will examine your son for the obvious signs. Most specialists order repeat blood work along with checking out other levels.Other than that you can check out Lupus at webmd.com.Its an excellent website.Good luck and I pray that your son doesn’t have it.

Comment on What To Expect At The 1st Visit To The Pediatric Rheumatologist? by mgunnyca

mgunnyca — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:16:26 +0000

We just got back from a Pediatric Rheummy the other day with our 13 yr old daughter who has recently been diagnosed with Lupus. Her mother has it as well, diagnosed at age 15.
First I would get educated about what tests were performed and what the results of those tests were. Understand what an ANA is and what a SED rate is not Fed rate. SED rate stands for sedimentation rate sometimes referred to an ESR. This just means that there is inflammation. An ANA is looking for the destruction of Nuceli in the body, this usually results from an auto immune disease. ANA’s are given in split titer amounts such as 1:40, 1:80, 1:160, 1:320, 1:640, 1:1280. This basically describes when the lab tech wasn’t able to detect any more nuclei, they dilute the sample in half each time and then report the sample that they were able to see nuclei in last. An ANA of 1:80 is considered a very low positive. 1:160 is considered positive, anything 1:320 and above is considered a high positive.
Most times a complete Lupus panel hasn’t been run when you visit the rheumatologist and they will order one. The results of these tests usually take about a week or so to get back. Additionally, the doctor will do a complete exam of the child from head to toe. They’ll ask your son to walk, move, lift his arms, etc. They will ask you about why you had him tested. What signs/symptoms was he exhibiting. It is important that you are completely accurate when giving your answers because your child cannot really speak for himself yet. I would write down all of his symptoms and dates when they occurred, any medical problems he has had, any medications he is taking as well as questions you would like to ask the doctor.
This will help you during your visit when it can be a bit nerve racking because you’re worried about your kid. They won’t diagnose Lupus on your child during this visit because they’ll re-run all tests and go over the medical history. They may also spend several months observing him prior to giving you a diagnosis.

Comment on Cavities In Kids? by moxychic

moxychic — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:15:28 +0000

go to a child dentist they do have them in the UK have the dentist explain everything that will happen

Comment on Cavities In Kids? by dockyort

dockyort — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:49:16 +0000

the silver amalgam is of zero concern, in my opinion. There is a TON of data to support such a statement.
Are these milk teeth? if not permanent ones, this may be a non-starter. My brother sufferred from bad milk teeth, yellow, cavity ridden…. then he lost them and grew a really nice set of teeth.
Certainly need to see a pediatric dentist

Comment on Cavities In Kids? by chilerin

chilerin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:24:24 +0000

I wouldn’t recommend letting her watch you get yours filled. For a couple of reasons… first, the needle and the drill would probably freak her out just a little. Number 2, if for any reason, something goes wrong with your filling, you don’t want her there to see that.
What I would do if I were you is schedule an appointment with your dentist for your daughter just to go in and get acquainted with the dental office. Have her go sit in the chair, have the hygienist show her all the instruments and gadgets, and then have the hygienist do a light cleaning on her teeth. This is all very non-invasive and should make your daughter comfortable with the people there. THEN, the dentist can tell you whether she needs fillings or not and if she does, make that appointment then.
As for your other question… there are no dangers with amalgam fillings. People like to exaggerate and scare the public about EVERYTHING, and amalgam fillings just happen to fall into this category. They’re safe, long lasting, cost-effective. They’re a great option… as long as you don’t mind the gray color…
Good luck.

Comment on Can Ross Pediatric Disposable Bottles And Nipples Be Reused? by Love Blows

Love Blows — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:36:52 +0000

hmmmm im guessing there called disposable for a reason you could try asking a professional though

Comment on Can Ross Pediatric Disposable Bottles And Nipples Be Reused? by J C

J C — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:38:32 +0000

No…I know it seems like a good way to save money but you cannot get them as clean as they need to be. They also lose some of there strength when you wash them in hot water.

Comment on Can Ross Pediatric Disposable Bottles And Nipples Be Reused? by Emma&Lau

Emma&Lau — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:29:57 +0000

I think they will be fine. They are made for hospital setting where everything needs to be sterile and preemies b/c of being sterile. Just wash the up and do watch for signs of weakness like the previous poster said. Are they plastic or glass. If plastic, I probably would not warm them as they may not be for that.

Comment on Can Ross Pediatric Disposable Bottles And Nipples Be Reused? by momof3bo

momof3bo — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:18:04 +0000

The hospital told me that the bottles sometimes can be used a second but that you really have to watch the nipples for any weakness as they aren’t made to be repeatedly washed and you can’t sterilze them like you would a regular nipple. I was just given lots of extra nipples and told that for the first 2 wks I could reuse the bottles if I needed since the bottles are perfect size for a newborn but I didn’t ever reuse them as my son didn’t like them anyways.

Comment on Strange News: “9-year-old Girl’s Twin Is Found Inside Her Stomach”…? by istitch2

istitch2 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:19:57 +0000

Not as strange as you seem to think. Anytime an egg splits during pregnancy, this could happen. Thankfully, it doesn’t happen very often.