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Successfully weaned off Isabel by suzette Patient Expert 10 days after I started weaning Isabel on breastfeeding , I then dare to tease her by asking..., though at the same time I was happy with the ease of weaning and the success/relief of it. I guess only a breastfeeding...
Started my second weaning process by suzette Patient Expert I have finally started my second weaning on 1 Feb 08. That marks 20 months breastfeeding for Isabel, an improvement from Ian’s 17 months. Well, Isabel still wanted to be breastfed, but I...
ready, set, wean! by Linda and Cara .. Healthy Living Professional The American Academy of Pediatric's official stance on breastfeeding advocates "Exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding for the first year...
9 days after weaning by suzette Patient Expert 9 days have gone since I started weaning Isabel from breastfeeding . It was a smooth process, since she was not really suckling for hunger (she was suckling for comfort). With some light ‘battle...
Weaning time? by Emanuela .. Patient Expert Is it time to wean? The recommended age to start weaning your baby is from six months, up until this time they will have been getting all their nutrients...
Weaning time? by Emanuela .. Patient Expert   Is it time to wean? The recommended age to start weaning your baby is from six months, up until this time they will have been getting all their nutrients from breastfeeding or formula milk...
A Weaning Story by Doc Mock Naturopathic Doctor 's weaned himself. He has been going to sleep without breastfeeding for months now. My breast... season for my political campaign. Breastfeeding is a wonderful opportunity to increase the health...
He's weaned :( by Lisa Patient Expert to wean. Actually, it was Sue, my midwife/friend who helped me see the light. We were on the phone... for me. Finn and I overcame so many breastfeeding hurdles early on - I still look back...
Ask Jamie: Weaning and Bedrest with IVF by Jamie W. Patient Expert MissMVK asks: 1) Did you have to wean Bo before cycling? 2) I am assuming you did bedrest after transfer. How many days and how did you do it with a toddler running around? Yes, I did wean Bo...
After 25 months of breastfeeding... by BreastFeedingMums .. Patient Expert After 25 months of breastfeeding it looks like Jack has finally weaned. We've gone three days and nights now without any breastfeeding at all and although emotionally both of us have found it difficult...

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I want to wean myself from Citalopram HBR, 20 mg. My doctor said just stop.
I think it is better to wean myself slowly from it.  What do you suggest? Maggie Buckscrap

I've been having pain in my right breast every month sinced I weaned my 2 year old.
I've been having pain in my right breast since weaning.  I weaned my child 3 months ago and at the end of each period, my right breast begins to hurt.  The pain subsides after about two weeks but then starts again after the next period.  I can't tell if there are any serious lumps (nothing hard or obvious...crap

side effects when stopped
I would like to know the side effects when Prozac is stopped and not weaned off. Peggycrap

lexapro withdrawal
Hi I have been taking Lexapro 15 mg for almost 2 years.In April I started to wean down and am now down to just 2.5 mgs. At this low dose am I still receiving any benfits from the pill?? I am 140 lb woman and was just wondering if that small amount was doing much or if I could just stop...crap

cymbalta
hi, i am taking 120 mg. of cymbalta to wean me off xanax which i am currently at 5 mg. after being up to 8mg., first of all i am having a really hard time bbeing on just 5mg xanax, the nurse practioner... picture, i am not just sitting around doing nothing. so will i go thru withdrawals if i wean...crap

any side effects to stopping daily dose of valtrex?
71yoF....some balance issues have developed since taking valtrex daily. wants to stop taking the drug and wonder if weaning off it is necessary. jwncrap

any side effects to stopping daily dose of valtrex?
71yoF....some balance issues have developed since taking valtrex daily. wants to stop taking the drug and wonder if weaning off it is necessary. jwncrap

I'm taking prilosec otc now but would like to try a less potent alternative. Suggestions?
I'm currently taking prilosec otc and would like to wean myself off (in favor of a less-potent alternative).  I have tried unsuccessfully to stop taking prilosec in the past few months with painful consequences.  What should I do? Chriscrap

Paxil side effects and menopause
My wife is 55 out just weaned herself off of paxil over a 6 month period after having been on it for 5 years. She feels like she is going crazy and she is filled with fear, anxiety, severe depression, no desire for life and is also in menopause. The only answers doctors have is to go back on an anti...crap

would symptoms of slowly weaning off zoloft be the same as the symptoms of an overdose of it ?
Been taking Zoloft for about 10 yrs. Am trying to wean off of it. Started at 100 mg. For the last week have cut it to 75mg. Feeling jittery and lightheaded. Stay at 75 mg for another week ,or just resign myself to Zoloft for the long run at 100mg? jitterscrap