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Posible pinkeye??????
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Posted over 5 years ago i think brae may have pinkeye- he has the classic symptom of waking in the morning and his L. eye is matted together with a yellowy green icky stuff. can some one help with advice... he has had a cough for about 3 weeks now. and then yesterday his eye was swollen and real read, but the redness has calmed and sweeling as well. but im not sure what he has and i am concerened, anyone care to shed some light on the unknown possibilities. please. thank you. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago He probably has what I call "cold "in his eye. My grandson does this when he has a cold with alot of congestion. Wash his eye gently with warm cloth. He may need antibiotic |
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| Posted over 5 years ago The green color indicates a possible bacterial infection. He should see his pediatrician. A warm compress will help, as well as Children's Tylenol for pain. Good hand-washing, of course, is very important. Antibiotic eye-drops should clear it up. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I had pink-eye last year... it was really unpleasant and I would freak out for a few seconds every morning when I'd wake up and not be able to see anything. I thought only small children got conjunctivitis! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I'd rather have a toe nail torn off then conjunctivitis! For some reason, I'm prone to it and usually get it in both eyes. I hate it!
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| Posted over 5 years ago Sulfacetamide (blef-10) works extremely well.... Hand washing is essential for containing it and prevent a re-infection. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago sot its most likely a cold in the eye.. he has been congested since his last tooth came in - about 3 weeks ago, and he has a horrible cough, that i have not been able to get to go away- i just got back to waco and everything seems to be in shambles, my kidd, i think is sick, but noone supports that fact in this house hold... and furthermore i am livid to know that my child teeth have not been brushed daily, bathed daily or friggin givin his zyrtec |
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| Posted over 5 years ago this is important to me- granma has the flu and a bacterial infection in her lungs, joe has been coughing for over a month but refuses the doctor, he hacks so hard that it is scary, im sniffling i have an interview this week,lol, im struggling... lol.. it furiates me that mom have to do it all, and then take care of everybody else..jeez. but sorry had to vent. dont do this often. right?... ok, better thanks for the advice on brae. take care. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Kam_unfortunately that's what Mom's do-take care of everyone else and they come last. get that baby to a doctor. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago i know- i was venting- and you know something- i have delt with this before. but everything is so hectic. i love them all dont get me wrong i just think sometimes since there are others, they should be able to help a little bit. char- i am trying really hard, just i get frustrated every once and a while, but i feel much better after letting it out to you guys. thanks for listening, and i will have brae to the doctor this week. and instead of saying," I'm not a superhero".... im gonna say " I am super KaM!!!", and think more positive, i have to find that balance--yet again. yay.... ttyl. and thanks. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Just do the best you can-no one can ask any more of you than that! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Kam-this ones for you! The reality of life is that you deal with your circumstances as they come to you. You do the best you can, you try to stay in a positive mindset and......you hang in there because "Tomorrow is another day". Erin Brockovich |
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| Posted over 5 years ago AWWWWWW, thanks char! Muah, I love ERin Brockovich...you just mad emy day. thanks for caring so. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Regarding adult pink eye. I'm pretty sure I've contracted a mild form of the allergenic form. If you get this - there is a great OTC eye drop - Similasan Pink Eye Relief that seems to be working for me. Personally,I hat going to the doctor for little things - this medication is only $10 and you can get it at any Walgreen's or CVS. |
