Would I go to my OBGYN or my regular doctor? Has anyone taken this to increase their breastmilk and been successful?|||My OBGYN prescribed it for me, though this is not to say that your GP wouldn't prescribe it. I had tried to increase my supply by several methods- fenugreek, mother's milk tea, mother's milk tablets, brewer's yeast, drinking plenty of water, oatmeal- and nothing worked. My doc told me that she had taken reglan for all three of her kids and it had worked for her. My milk production more than doubled. I went from ~15oz of milk a day (I was exclusivlely pumping by this time so I knew my output) to ~32 oz of milk/day within 2 days. I even started to freeze my milk and have a nice backup supply. So yes, for me it was successful.
In response to Ellen above. My milk supply has not diminished since I have stopped taken the Rx. The only time I have noticed any decrease is when I am close to my period and when I became sick with a stomach virus. After this sickness I simply took a week's course of the medication and my milk went right back up to where it was and has remained steady. Everyone responds differently, what Ellen stated above may have occurred to these women but it is not set in stone, I am an example of this.|||Reglan has been used for mothers exclusively pumping for preterm babies who are getting extremely low volumes despite frequent pumping and excellent management. Although I have personally know 2 women using it under doctors' care who have used it long term, the general course of treatment is 2 weeks, and milk volume usually decreases as the medication is withdrawn. The side effects are serious, and most doctors do not use it for increasing milk volumes because of that. I know the people who did the original research at Yale New Haven Hospital, and I was used in preliminary studies when my baby was in the NICU there.
There are many other things that can be done if the course of breastfeeding is normal to increase milk volumes. The first is to increase stimulation through more frequent breastfeeding, pumping or both. The next is the use of herbal galactogouges such as fenugreek, Blessed Thistle and Goat's Rue as well as Mother's Milk Tea and oatmeal and making sure your diet and fluids are sufficient. If you are doing all that you can, check Dr. Jack Newman's website for information about another medical gaglatogogue that is more difficult to find, but much safer.|||Either can prescribe it to you if needed.
Before you feel as though your supply is low,you should consider a couple of things first.
Most woman think that their supply is low,when in fact the milk is now adjusting to your baby's needs.In the beginning it overflows because it is not regulating yet.It doesn't know how much the baby will eat and when.Milk is also done on a supply demand basis.The more you empty them,the more milk you will produce.
Try feeding your baby on demand instead of a schedule so you can up the supply.
Stick to simply breastfeeding.If your baby is on solids,then your baby will not produce the milk since it gets filled from another source of food instead.
There are also some natural herbs you can try as well.Make sure you are getting plenty of rest and fluids followed by a healthy diet.
A great website to check out is www.kellymom.com|||Regular doctor.
Never took it, never needed it. Succesfully nursed first baby for 6 months and second for 15 months when she self-weaned.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
What will the doctor do if i go on birth control to settle my period?
I am going to try to go on birth control to settle period, but what tests will the doctor give me? Will he give me a pap smear? Even though im a virgin? Can it still be confidential even though it's just for my period?|||I went on it to sort my period.
Because there was clearly a problem with my period so I started the pill (6 week long periods) he did blood tests to find out why.
Because I had high LH levels I then had an ultrasound to check for cysts (didn't have any)
But no, no pap smear.
The confidential varies on your age and location.
Here in the UK, I'm 16, so it was. I'm not sure in other situations though.|||Explain the situation to your doctor. He/She should completely understand as this is a common reason to get on birth control. They will probably have sto do a pap-smear / pelvic exam to make sure everything is in good shape and ask your medical/social history to make sure you are a candidate in the first place. This is normal procedure, even for virgins. Anything you go to the doctor for should be confidential. If they break your trust by sharing info with anyone they are breaking the law (HIPAA).|||They might do a pap smear, but it's good to have one, so don't be worried. It doesn't hurt that bad. It feels like if you gently scratch your arm with your fingernail. It can still be confidential. I recommend Planned Parenthood if you want it to be confidential. Most have a sliding fee scale, if you don't have alot of money, and they ask if they can say Planned Parenthood is calling if they have to call your house. Some have special hours for teens. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/|||You do not get tests if your a virgin (dont lie to him either) ...should be confidential BUT if your parents have to pay for the pills....they will know. If your under 18 they have to know about any prescription you take, by law.|||i'm on birth control and i went to my dr
they give you a full exam, pap smear and all...
I'm pretty sure it will be absolutely confidential
just relax, and the tests will be easier and less painful for you.|||no the doctor should just give you pill and will not examining you he may take blood test and things like that but not Any smears or that so don't worry !
Because there was clearly a problem with my period so I started the pill (6 week long periods) he did blood tests to find out why.
Because I had high LH levels I then had an ultrasound to check for cysts (didn't have any)
But no, no pap smear.
The confidential varies on your age and location.
Here in the UK, I'm 16, so it was. I'm not sure in other situations though.|||Explain the situation to your doctor. He/She should completely understand as this is a common reason to get on birth control. They will probably have sto do a pap-smear / pelvic exam to make sure everything is in good shape and ask your medical/social history to make sure you are a candidate in the first place. This is normal procedure, even for virgins. Anything you go to the doctor for should be confidential. If they break your trust by sharing info with anyone they are breaking the law (HIPAA).|||They might do a pap smear, but it's good to have one, so don't be worried. It doesn't hurt that bad. It feels like if you gently scratch your arm with your fingernail. It can still be confidential. I recommend Planned Parenthood if you want it to be confidential. Most have a sliding fee scale, if you don't have alot of money, and they ask if they can say Planned Parenthood is calling if they have to call your house. Some have special hours for teens. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/|||You do not get tests if your a virgin (dont lie to him either) ...should be confidential BUT if your parents have to pay for the pills....they will know. If your under 18 they have to know about any prescription you take, by law.|||i'm on birth control and i went to my dr
they give you a full exam, pap smear and all...
I'm pretty sure it will be absolutely confidential
just relax, and the tests will be easier and less painful for you.|||no the doctor should just give you pill and will not examining you he may take blood test and things like that but not Any smears or that so don't worry !
What kind of doctor has the most intresting job?
I am looking forward to be a pediatric neurologist (I'm a junior in high school with a 4.5 G.P.A) but I am also looking to be a heart surgeon. Is it ok to be unsure of what kind of doctor you want to be before starting medical school?|||First of all, different people have different interests. Right now, forensic pathology is getting quite a run on the TV shows. Using television as a guide, there have been series about many different specialties. Alas, as yet I have been unable to sell my pilot to the big producers about a proctologist who is kidnapped by aliens from Tralfamadore.
My troubles aside, keep an open mind, and congratulations on a most enviable GPA. You will get a better idea of what type of medicine appeals to you as you rotate through the specialties in your third and fourth year in medical school.|||It is definitely okay. You don't really need to know what you want your specialty to be until you're halfway through med school. Awesome idea for a specialty--pediatric neurology is fascinating, and neurology pays good money, too.|||sure..it's better to decide after you join med school. that way, you can make a more informed decision rather than jumping to conclusions with limited information.|||You are fine not knowing exactly what you want to do. At least you have a direction. Check out the movie "Something the Lord Made" if you haven't seen it. Very inspiring.|||those are very nice jobs which pay alot, and i don't know much about medicine, but i think the most intresting job in medicine is being a p.a. because, p.a.'s get trained in alot of diffrent fields of medicine, and can move to any other field as they wish. they're very smart also, but don't make as much as heart surgens and stuff. but, if you're a p.a. you can move from radiology to cancer at any time you wish. let's say you're working in radiology. you won't just know things about radiology, but you'll know things about other fields too. as i said, i don't know much about medicine as i am going into law, but i know p.a.'s can do all kinds of stuff. good luck choosing !|||It really depends on the individual. I know pathologists who think it is the most facinating thing on earth because they get to figure out what really killed someone and see where diagnoses went wrong. But they never deal with patients directly and that would be real boring to someone else. Some people like to solve mysteries, like neurologists. Other's like to solve things quickly by cutting something out, like a surgeon.
Different strokes for different folks.
I work with a lot of medical students and residents and I'd say that most don't really make up their minds what specialty they want to pursue until their third year when they are in the clinics see what doctors really do.
Except for sugeons - they seem to know from the start. No indecision on their part or they'll never be accepted into the fraternity.|||Orthopedics.
Man, they get to saw, and break bones, and cast, and the skeletal system is fun!
Watch a documentary on Orthopedics. It's not a tender physician practice. It's more like a sport.|||You're better off NOT having any pre-determined ideas, and keeping your mind open to anything. You don't have to make a decision on a specialty until you're in your last year of medical school, applying for residency positions.
Keep your eyes and ears open during your clinical rotations, and you never know what might grab your interest.
Being a heart surgeon may seem exciting, but it's the same operation every single day, and people die. Some get a charge out of that, but it's high stress. Pediatric neurology is an entirely different thing, and would attract someone quite different than the heart surgeon personality.
Once you get onto the wards, you'll figure out where you belong. Specialties seem to attract certain types of people. You'll understand once you're in the middle of it. When you find "your" people, you'll know where you belong specialty-wise.
Don't forget to have fun in college while you're maintaining that GPA!
My troubles aside, keep an open mind, and congratulations on a most enviable GPA. You will get a better idea of what type of medicine appeals to you as you rotate through the specialties in your third and fourth year in medical school.|||It is definitely okay. You don't really need to know what you want your specialty to be until you're halfway through med school. Awesome idea for a specialty--pediatric neurology is fascinating, and neurology pays good money, too.|||sure..it's better to decide after you join med school. that way, you can make a more informed decision rather than jumping to conclusions with limited information.|||You are fine not knowing exactly what you want to do. At least you have a direction. Check out the movie "Something the Lord Made" if you haven't seen it. Very inspiring.|||those are very nice jobs which pay alot, and i don't know much about medicine, but i think the most intresting job in medicine is being a p.a. because, p.a.'s get trained in alot of diffrent fields of medicine, and can move to any other field as they wish. they're very smart also, but don't make as much as heart surgens and stuff. but, if you're a p.a. you can move from radiology to cancer at any time you wish. let's say you're working in radiology. you won't just know things about radiology, but you'll know things about other fields too. as i said, i don't know much about medicine as i am going into law, but i know p.a.'s can do all kinds of stuff. good luck choosing !|||It really depends on the individual. I know pathologists who think it is the most facinating thing on earth because they get to figure out what really killed someone and see where diagnoses went wrong. But they never deal with patients directly and that would be real boring to someone else. Some people like to solve mysteries, like neurologists. Other's like to solve things quickly by cutting something out, like a surgeon.
Different strokes for different folks.
I work with a lot of medical students and residents and I'd say that most don't really make up their minds what specialty they want to pursue until their third year when they are in the clinics see what doctors really do.
Except for sugeons - they seem to know from the start. No indecision on their part or they'll never be accepted into the fraternity.|||Orthopedics.
Man, they get to saw, and break bones, and cast, and the skeletal system is fun!
Watch a documentary on Orthopedics. It's not a tender physician practice. It's more like a sport.|||You're better off NOT having any pre-determined ideas, and keeping your mind open to anything. You don't have to make a decision on a specialty until you're in your last year of medical school, applying for residency positions.
Keep your eyes and ears open during your clinical rotations, and you never know what might grab your interest.
Being a heart surgeon may seem exciting, but it's the same operation every single day, and people die. Some get a charge out of that, but it's high stress. Pediatric neurology is an entirely different thing, and would attract someone quite different than the heart surgeon personality.
Once you get onto the wards, you'll figure out where you belong. Specialties seem to attract certain types of people. You'll understand once you're in the middle of it. When you find "your" people, you'll know where you belong specialty-wise.
Don't forget to have fun in college while you're maintaining that GPA!
What will the doctor do for my 9 month olds awful cough?
He caught a cold from the dr office I believe last week.It started with sneezing then runny nose and now its the runny nose with a bad cough.The cough has gotten worse the last 2 days.He has no fever,but the cough is terrible.I don't want to take him to the ER tonight because I don't know what they will do and he is sleeping soundly now.I am going to take him to the doctor in the morning.Does anyone know what she will do?|||If the diagnosis is croup, then he'll probably get an oral dose of steroids and some antibiotics. If the doc suspects whooping cough, there is a nasal swab test. If the baby is wheezing, he might get a nebulizer treatment.
There are many different kinds of coughs. If he's sleeping well now, that's a good sign, as whooping cough and croup tend to get worse at night.|||if your baby's cough is viral, antibiotics are not necessary and even dangerous. Your doctor will do tests to see if your son's cough is viral or bacterial. If it's viral (almost all colds are), your doctor will give you medicine to help him feel better. On the rare chance it's bacterial, then your doctor will prescribe antibiotics. But don't ask for antibiotics if it's a virus, they won't do anything. In fact, they will just make your son more suspectible to other bacteria.|||They will likely do nothing. Doctors don't like to give medicine to babies and there's not much that will get rid of the common cold but rest and time. Its a huge pissoff for sleep deprived moms. Still, take him anyways to make sure it's nothing serious like croupe but don't be surprised if they tell you good luck and send you off. I once spent hours in the middle of the night with my terribly coughy daughter and they sent me home. They were right, a day or two and it went away but i couldve knocked him out after 2 hours of sleep|||she will check for infection. If he doesn't have an infection she will send him home. Tell you to keep his fluids up, keep him warm, avoid cool breezeways, rub salve on his chest or back and put a humidifier in his room.
To wash his and your hands every time you wipe his nose, clean his bedding daily, wash all toys and door hands over with soapy water once a day (or more if you have time) and wait it out.
More than likely he doesn't have an infection if still alert and no temps.|||she may put him on some antibiotics, or tell you just to use a humidifier in his room.|||give you medicine and advice how to get rid of it. its probably not that big of a deal
There are many different kinds of coughs. If he's sleeping well now, that's a good sign, as whooping cough and croup tend to get worse at night.|||if your baby's cough is viral, antibiotics are not necessary and even dangerous. Your doctor will do tests to see if your son's cough is viral or bacterial. If it's viral (almost all colds are), your doctor will give you medicine to help him feel better. On the rare chance it's bacterial, then your doctor will prescribe antibiotics. But don't ask for antibiotics if it's a virus, they won't do anything. In fact, they will just make your son more suspectible to other bacteria.|||They will likely do nothing. Doctors don't like to give medicine to babies and there's not much that will get rid of the common cold but rest and time. Its a huge pissoff for sleep deprived moms. Still, take him anyways to make sure it's nothing serious like croupe but don't be surprised if they tell you good luck and send you off. I once spent hours in the middle of the night with my terribly coughy daughter and they sent me home. They were right, a day or two and it went away but i couldve knocked him out after 2 hours of sleep|||she will check for infection. If he doesn't have an infection she will send him home. Tell you to keep his fluids up, keep him warm, avoid cool breezeways, rub salve on his chest or back and put a humidifier in his room.
To wash his and your hands every time you wipe his nose, clean his bedding daily, wash all toys and door hands over with soapy water once a day (or more if you have time) and wait it out.
More than likely he doesn't have an infection if still alert and no temps.|||she may put him on some antibiotics, or tell you just to use a humidifier in his room.|||give you medicine and advice how to get rid of it. its probably not that big of a deal
What do i say to the Doctor tomorrow about my Eating disorder?
Okay, I'm a 13 Year old, 123lb, Male, 5'8 and im pretty shy. I'm going to confront i have a eating disorder to the doctors tomorrow, my friends have been worried and told me to go, along with my family being very scared. Do i explain to the doctor how i feel when i eat, and why i barely/rarely eat over 1000 Calories. How i feel in the mind, and how i feel physically. Thanks for the help by the way.|||First tell the doctor that;
You have an eating disorder, tell him that you barely eat over 1000 calories a day. The doctor, will probably make you feel very comfortable he will ask you why you think you have an eating disorder and will ask you why you have an eating disorder. ( whats happening in your life that makes you do this). Don't worry, doctors are meant to make you feel very comfortable, even if your really shy. You Just have to trust him. And believe in yourself. Tell yourself. that if you tell this to the doctor, you will get better, you will be a normal weight and you will start to eat healthy again. And think about how much your family and friends will be appreciative that you told the doctor and that you will be healthy. Just stay positive ! and believe in yourself, you can accomplish this !
Hope I helped :)|||Say whatever you want, but do you realise all they do is send you to a psychologist who tells you to eat a normal amount, and you are expected to do it.
Then they just ask you stupid things about how you feel?
Basically you go for help for an eating disorder and the way they help is by telling you to stop cutting your calories, or throwing up, or whatever it is that makes your eating abnormal.
You need to figure out if you want to go and talk about your feelings, regular therapy. Like whatever is causing the eating disorder. If it's just some weird diet thing then I wouldn't bother. It depends how long you've been doing this for.|||you need to tell your doctor everything. maybe sit down before you go and write of list of everything that you feel. this will help you remember better. im so glad to hear your getting help. good luck to you.|||Write a note about everything your feeling and want to say.
Once you get there just give the doctor the not and let them read it.
It may be weird but trust me it will be way easy.|||Just say everything that is on your mind.
please do itll be food for your health!
You have an eating disorder, tell him that you barely eat over 1000 calories a day. The doctor, will probably make you feel very comfortable he will ask you why you think you have an eating disorder and will ask you why you have an eating disorder. ( whats happening in your life that makes you do this). Don't worry, doctors are meant to make you feel very comfortable, even if your really shy. You Just have to trust him. And believe in yourself. Tell yourself. that if you tell this to the doctor, you will get better, you will be a normal weight and you will start to eat healthy again. And think about how much your family and friends will be appreciative that you told the doctor and that you will be healthy. Just stay positive ! and believe in yourself, you can accomplish this !
Hope I helped :)|||Say whatever you want, but do you realise all they do is send you to a psychologist who tells you to eat a normal amount, and you are expected to do it.
Then they just ask you stupid things about how you feel?
Basically you go for help for an eating disorder and the way they help is by telling you to stop cutting your calories, or throwing up, or whatever it is that makes your eating abnormal.
You need to figure out if you want to go and talk about your feelings, regular therapy. Like whatever is causing the eating disorder. If it's just some weird diet thing then I wouldn't bother. It depends how long you've been doing this for.|||you need to tell your doctor everything. maybe sit down before you go and write of list of everything that you feel. this will help you remember better. im so glad to hear your getting help. good luck to you.|||Write a note about everything your feeling and want to say.
Once you get there just give the doctor the not and let them read it.
It may be weird but trust me it will be way easy.|||Just say everything that is on your mind.
please do itll be food for your health!
What doctor do I go to see for a concern on my genitals?
I have this little bump on the shaft of my penis. It is skin colored. I have had my family doctor look at it and they say it is nothing. However, I don't like visually how it looks and am very self conscious of it. I am always very hesitant to go to a doctor. What doctor should I go to for this? A dermatologist? What should I say my concern is when scheduling an appointment. I am embarrassed to deal with this. What are my options?|||Not necessarily a urologist, it depends on where you live.
If you're in the UK, you can go to a sexual health clinic (GU Medicine Clinic). There should be one at your local hospital and when you phone up you should either be given an appointment within 48 hours and asked to attend a walk in service. The BASHH website below has a list of clinics in case you want to phone first and find out directions etc. Treatment is free by the way.
Same principle as the urologist you would see in other countries. They have examined plenty of genitals before so they should be able to tell you what is wrong and offer treatment. Perhaps also test you for other infections - it's always good to have a general check up!|||You go to a UROLOGIST!
Have been there. I was nervous at first (he asks you to drop your pants), and then he feels your private parts with his gloved hands.
But hey, that's his job! He touches hundreds of penises every week. :D
If you're in the UK, you can go to a sexual health clinic (GU Medicine Clinic). There should be one at your local hospital and when you phone up you should either be given an appointment within 48 hours and asked to attend a walk in service. The BASHH website below has a list of clinics in case you want to phone first and find out directions etc. Treatment is free by the way.
Same principle as the urologist you would see in other countries. They have examined plenty of genitals before so they should be able to tell you what is wrong and offer treatment. Perhaps also test you for other infections - it's always good to have a general check up!|||You go to a UROLOGIST!
Have been there. I was nervous at first (he asks you to drop your pants), and then he feels your private parts with his gloved hands.
But hey, that's his job! He touches hundreds of penises every week. :D
How does a doctor put a cast on a broken arm?
Out of curiosity. After a doctor decides that someone who has broken there arm needs a cast, whats the procedures from beginning to end.|||"Physically it's easy, just wrap (wet) plaster sheets around the area to be stabilized.
Fixing the fracture and knowing how tight to wrap and how far to extend it take a wee bit of training.
putting on a cast involves three items. they are a stockinette, cotton wrap and the casting material.
you first pull the stockinette over the broken area. this is usually a thin white tube that comes in a long roll and can be cut to length. slits in it can be made for thumbs or to mold around ankle area etc. next you will wrap the area with the casting wrap. it once again is usally white and made of a cotton blend. it comes in various sizes like 2in (good for the wrist/arm) 3in (used on lowere legs/etc) 4 and 5 in. this helps keep the cast nice and soft. then comes the fiberglass casting material. it comes in all colors and widths.
Fixing the fracture and knowing how tight to wrap and how far to extend it take a wee bit of training.
putting on a cast involves three items. they are a stockinette, cotton wrap and the casting material.
you first pull the stockinette over the broken area. this is usually a thin white tube that comes in a long roll and can be cut to length. slits in it can be made for thumbs or to mold around ankle area etc. next you will wrap the area with the casting wrap. it once again is usally white and made of a cotton blend. it comes in various sizes like 2in (good for the wrist/arm) 3in (used on lowere legs/etc) 4 and 5 in. this helps keep the cast nice and soft. then comes the fiberglass casting material. it comes in all colors and widths.
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