Randi Edwards

Pediatrician

322 North River Drive Spokane WA, 99201 Show map

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Randi Edwards, MD, MS, maintains a position with Group Health Cooperative, located in the state of Washington. Dr. Edwards started her career as an adolescent wilderness therapist and obtained her master of science degree in nutrition. Upon graduation, she discovered her passion for pediatrics and attended the University of Utah School of Medicine. She completed pediatric residency at Primary Childrens Medical Center in Salt Lake City. In practice for several years, Dr. Edwards has been granted Board certification in her field of interest; in conjunction with being a Fellow of the esteemed American Academy of Pediatrics.

Education and Training

M.D. University of Utah Medical Center

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 14 years of experience

Randi Edwards

Randi Edwards's Expert Contributions

My Answers

Can my child give me chickenpox?
So sorry to hear that your daughter has come down with chickenpox and needs treatment with anti-viral medication (acyclovir)! This must mean that her case is at least moderate in severity and with some risk for transmission to unvaccinated individuals. If you are neither vaccinated nor had the natural chickenpox, you are at risk of getting the infection from her. While you will be about 50% protected from the virus causing chickenpox (varicella-zoster) due to your shingles vaccine, only the chickenpox vaccine will protect you 80-90% of the time. Additionally, we know that infection after vaccination is typically much less severe if you have received the vaccination in advance. If you have more questions regarding vaccination, your local health department, physician's office, or cdc.gov section on vaccine-preventable illnesses can be of help! Best regards for health and healing... Dr. E READ MORE
Can I do anything to stop my child from wetting the bed?
Many children wet the bed into their elementary school years, usually due to the fact that they are heavy sleepers and don't produce enough of the hormone that tells their body to stop producing urine at night. Their brains simply don't wake them up enough to get out of bed to pee! This is called primary nocturnal enuresis. There are several things you can do to minimize the night wetting occurrences, but tincture of time is usually what it takes and most kids grow out of this enuresis by at least 10-11 years of age. Try these things: - Limiting fluids 2 hours prior to bedtime. - Avoid diuretics in children, especially after noon. This includes caffeine and chocolate. - Make sure your child urinates just before bedtime. - Adhere to a consistent sleep schedule. However, it sounds like your child was previously potty trained and is now having accidents. This is called secondary nocturnal enuresis and can be caused by other things than mentioned above. It's probably not a bad idea to see your doctor so they can rule out medical causes such as constipation, infection/illness (UTI, diabetes, or anatomic abnormality), sleep disorders (apnea, sleepwalking, etc.), or stress-related causes. Once these are ruled out, you can feel free to try preventive or natural therapies, or even medical treatment as your doctor recommends. Some additional ideas for limiting nighttime wetting: - enuresis alarm (or parental scheduled waking) - hypnosis or acupuncture - synthetic hormones prescribed by physician Hope this helps! Dr. E READ MORE
Newborn constipation, what can I do?
Hi there! I hope you will be relieved to know there is nothing wrong with your baby and she sounds very healthy. It is normal for an infant to have changes in their bowel patterns and gassiness is common. Gas drops are safe to use according to package instructions. Massaging a baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction can also be of some help. Constipation in this age group does not mean skipping days of poopy diapers, unless poop becomes firm or difficult to pass. Gas and discomfort can be increased in babies who are breast fed if mother eats raw cruciferous veggies (broccoli, kale, etc.) and sometimes caffeine or chocolate. Hope this is helpful. Congratulations on your new addition! Dr. E READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatrics

Faculty Titles & Positions

University of Washington, School of Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics -
University of Utah, School of Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics -

Awards

Resident of the Year, Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Professional Society Memberships

Mayo Healthcare Clinician Network; American Medical Associtation; American Academy of Pediatrics

Philanthropic Initiatives

North Idaho Wellness Magazine, Author and contributor, 2013-current; A Shot to Live, School-related Anaphylaxis Prevention Program Local Coordinator, 2014-current; National Environment Education Foundation (NEEF) Pediatric Nature Champion, 2012-current; Western Governor??s University, SLC, UT Curriculum Development, 2008; Brighton Ski Resort, Brighton, UT Adaptive Snowsports Instructor, 2000-2006; Second Nature Wilderness Therapy, Duchesne, UT Wilderness therapy guide, 2000-2006. 4th Street Homeless Clinic, SLC, UT Medical Student Clinic Manager, 2006-2010; Sharing Place, SLC, UT Volunteer Counselor, 2006-2008; Junior League (JLSLC) Care Fair, SLC, UT Medical Volunteer, 2007; University of Utah School of Medicine, SLC, UT College Council, 2006; International Medical and Dental Clinic, Yasawa, Fiji Medical and Dental Volunteer, 1998-2004.