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Medical Treatment and Autism: Tips For Success

Having a child with autism poses a whole new set of challenges in parenting. Not only do you have to address behavior intervention and education, but even basic medical care can be a challenge. Kids with autism are often more sensitive to sensory input. I struggled a lot with helping my child through doctor visits, but when it came to medication dosing, I couldn't make any progress. I worked with my child's doctor to find compound pharmacy options and in-office treatments that worked better. This site explains the trial and error we experienced and I hope it helps you to find ways to make your child's health care easier.

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Is Surgery Necessary For A Spinal Compression Fracture?

Posted on May 3, 2017

Spinal compression fractures are common among women who are postmenopausal. The fractures is often misdiagnosed, which results in delays to treatment. However, once the fracture is properly diagnosed, there are several non-surgical options available. Here are just a few that your doctor might recommend to treat your condition.  Bed Rest  Depending on the severity of the spinal compression fracture, your doctor might order bed rest for a period of time. If the symptoms are severe, you will likely have to spend several days in bed. [Read More]

Child a Softball Pitcher with a Wrist Hurting All the Time? Some Things That Could Be Wrong

Posted on January 23, 2017

If your child is a fast-pitch pitcher in softball, this puts a lot of work on their arms, wrists, and legs. Over time, they may start to feel pain from pitching. If your child is feeling pain in their wrist, you need to determine the cause. Below are two reasons this could be happening to help you get started. Overuse When your child pitches, they use their legs to step out to give the ball speed, swing their arm around, and then release the ball with their wrist in different ways to give the ball movement. [Read More]

Important Information About Hand & Knee Osteoarthritis

Posted on December 8, 2016

Do you suffer from pain in your hands and knees when joints are moved? These are symptoms that are associated with osteoarthritis, which can become worse if you don't get treated soon enough. You should be prepared for undergoing more than one type of treatment, as it will be different for the knees and hands. In this article, you will gain more insight about suffering from osteoarthritis in the knees and hands. [Read More]

Products To Make Your Bathroom More Accessible When You Have Joint Pain

Posted on December 7, 2016

When you experience significant joint pain, you may find the bathroom becomes a difficult place to navigate. Fortunately, there are assistive devices to make almost any bathroom more accessible without making permanent renovations. Bath Lifts When you have difficulties sitting in the bathtub, you may erroneously believe your days of soaking in a hot bath are over. Even when you cannot afford a walk-in tub, there are options. Purchasing a bath lift can solve this dilemma. [Read More]