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Tuesday, June 30, 2015
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Elderly pt w/broken knee cap. Sleeping excessively at SNF. Can use of pain killers cause excessive sleep? If so, what kind of pain killers are it?
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When to see a doctor for respiratory illness ?
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What is the difference between a stool softener like colace and a laxative?
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Hi i am 30 year old male. Weigh 70 kg. I have higher stress level on my work. I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and premature ejecuation?
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Can C5, 6, 7 spondylosis cause pain at the wrist and elbow joints? What other cause can there be? No injury.
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Monday, June 29, 2015
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How to relief a congested vein from prolonged standing? Or will it disappear on its own?
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129 value mg. Is that over the legal limit?
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Appendices move from right to left?
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What causes hormone imbalance in women over 25? And how to stop it?
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27y/o non smoker. 1.5year history intermittent mild central chest discomfort worse at rest and with cold. Ecg, bloods, echo, stress test normal. Help!
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Sunday, June 28, 2015
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2 cigrates in a day is good or bad ?
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Swollen lymph node headache eye pain sore throat hard to breath especially outside heart racing weight/hair loss my T3T4 hormones & iron are normal?
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On day 14 of pill pack. Probably miss a day 2x a month (took 2 pills to make up next day each time). Condom broke last night after he came. PlanB rec?
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What is the reason for consistent urination at night and smelly stools.
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Do I I use a sinus rinse before I use my nasal steroid spray or can I jus spray it in without a problem is it still effective?
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
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How do you get rid of allergic rhinitis ?
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Help dad had rashes on skin after cut.On antib & ointment but they is it not clearing.Red and lil liquid.What kind of infection is it he has diabetes?
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Can you send me a link that shows the amount of Vitamin K in foods that one can buy in a supermarket?
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Pain on left side under breast when breathing in.
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What are the ingredients to make a sinus rinse ?
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015
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My penis is bent on the left side aprox at the angle of 80 degree, what should i do?
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Upper left arm hurts when I bend it or put my arm outright can u advise ?
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Will there be any problem if i put my contact lenses in the lens case without the solution?is it okay to clean the lens case with boil water?
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I read that if a woman's core body temp rises, it could affect her chances of pregnancy, because the sperm cannot survive inside her body. True? Ttc.
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My hairline have a v like thing on the temple of the hairline, not really high or wide, but it didn't go back from the sides, is it mbp?
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
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2 months ago i ate TOO MUCH garlic in one day with bad results and now if i eat VERY LITTLE, i feel much worse. I made myself allergic to garlic?!?!?!
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Dr put me on metroplol er 50mg been having trouble with diarrhea after taking 8t 1 hr later. Could that be my stomach adjusting to the higher dose?
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How do you properly use a nasal saline rinse for your sinuses and allergic rhinitis ?
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I was using a nasal spray wrong and I guess it hit my middle nasal septum and it's red and swollen to this day & it happend about 2 months ago ?
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I was told by our ENT to use Nasonex on my son during allergy season. Our insurance doesn't cover it. Can I use Nasocort instead?
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Monday, June 22, 2015
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I've had pinkeye for 4 days,it's not getting better,swollen eyelids,very red,watery, crusty in the a.m. and corner of eye painful.time to see a doc?
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Can I get a repetitive motion injury from playing tennis for a few days for a little over an hour?
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Omg, they r 16 yrs old.. Still good u think.. I'm seeking help but I needed something to help me get thru the time till I see doc connir?
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Can allergies cause dry eyes?
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My doctor prescribed me baby Aspirin for A Fib but I am a heavy beer drinker.Is it safe to take low dose Aspirin with alcohol?bleeding risk? Thanks
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Sunday, June 21, 2015
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HeLLo i am 34 yrs old i had thyroid cancer 15 years ago n had 1 other child 12 yrs ago i want to have another baby should i try a fertilty clinic?
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I have a thyroid nodule.And lately i have fatigue and sweats?what should I do?
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I want to know about danabol DS?
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I have pcos and im 3 months late not pregnant what can i get the help me come on my period and its starting to make me feel ill now ?
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My allergies have spontaneously gotten very bad including intense nasal congestion for 5 days and waking up with crusty eyes, and nasal discharge ?
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
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My dr took me off Symbicort last week after having been on it for 4 yrs. How long will it take for my body/adrenals to regulate after quitting the RX?
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I am a 19 year old female, who is 5'6 1/2, i weigh 187, what weight should i be at?
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Can a muscle spams last over 2 months?
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Can part of a tampon break off while in use? I used one last night before bed and woke up with no period until later that night. This is not normal.
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