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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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Is black colored soft (not loose) stool is a known side effect of 'Ecod Plus' for 50+ females ?
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I have a scheduled in office DNC...the doc prescribed me 800 MG of ibuprofen, 1MG Xanax, 1 Vicodin 300MG , 1 nasausa pill all 30 min prior. Safe?
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I had my last period less then 2 weeks ago and had unprotected sex 3 days ago and started bleeding today. What should I do?
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Hello, I had the Nexplenon implant put in back in July of this year. That month I got my period right after it was put in which was my normal monthly time for it so the Dr said it was normal. Since then I have had some irregular bleeding every month but
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I need to know how to drink cabbage juice for weightloss and when. How much should I consume. Should be raw or cooked. Please tell me everything in detail. I really need to lose weight?
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
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I'm bleeding and I'm not on my period. It's not like period blood either of that makes sense? I have been sexually active with my husband.
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Elderly male sleeping up to 16 hrs/day, misses out on breakfast, lunch. Usually eats a lot of food at dinner, but still losing weight. Reasons?
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I was diagnosed with strep via rapid strep test yesterday, as of an hour ago I have taken 3 doses of augmentin out of a 7 day supply of two a day. It seems some of the sores in my mouth are worsening and new ones have appeared on my lips and even below m
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We were at the grocery I was holding a cooking spray oil and I accidently spray my mother's eye because I thought it was lock. What should I do?
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Why does the growth factor plus website offer full guarantee of increase if the height growth is not possible at a certain age?
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Monday, December 28, 2015
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Why I gain weight even I'm nt a big eater .. I'm 40 this year .. I have try diet pills but can't work on me..will evening primrose oil help me ?
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How to use and how effective is adapalene and clindamycin phosphate gel for mild acne?
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My heart rate was elevated for several hours when I was just laying down. It was between 96-104bpm?
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Can having rough sex injure your cervix? Is it more likely to cause cervical cancer?
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This is very embarrassing for me but I am a 28 year old male and when I ejaculate, there seems to be very little ejaculate coming out? It did not always be this way.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015
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Hello my name krystal my boyfriend has pain and reddness on his fouth toe and cant really walk on it.. What is this? And what should i do?
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I recently had some rough and hard sex with my boyfriend and now I can't feel my iud strings can they be there still I'm just scared that they went far up to were I can not feel the strings anymore?
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I have a skin irritation that has a puss filled center and hurts all around it. The research I have done shows it could be a cyst or boil, which is it?
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I'm so scared of having a retinal tear or detachment? I have no family history. I see floaters and flashes not all the time but everyday
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I had sex 2 times unprotected but it was n the beginning of the month but now my stomach appears to b bigger and feels fuller then usual.Am I pregnant?
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
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I have had a sore throat for 2 months and had antibiotics and still have a sore throat and little yellow spots ?
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I've been suffering severe depression over the past year. I feel like if I don't take time to recover its just going to get worse,how could I do this?
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I started antibiotics and waited the 7 days I was on them +7 days. But the extra 7 days were my placebo week. Should I wait another 7 active pills ?
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My dr. said I have colitis, but I dont have diarrhea. When I have abd pain & sensitivity my stool changes to softer. is it poss to not have diarrhea??
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8 years tubal ligation 1 1/2 months late on period minor cramping no signs of pregnancy symptoms?
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
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My ex gf hasn't had her period in 3 months. She took a pregnancy test last week and one this week and both were negative. Shes been very stressed ?
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Can an adult take delsym and tessalon perles together?
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I weight 180 lbs what the proper dose for me amoxicillin for oral suspension 400mg/5m?
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How long does it take for by vyvanse to get out of your system?
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 10 months now.. I bled for about 2 hrs pinkish color and I'm on cycle day 19. Can it be implantation?
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
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So a few hours ago I popped my shoulder And now it won't stop hurting. The pain in in my muscles near my shoulder and is kind of shooting down my arm.
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I've had the implant for a little over a year nd never blead until today it was super light pink discharge is it normal? I also had unprotected sex with my partner
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Almost year around post nasal drip that reflects in alternating ear discomfort with external wet ears. facial, chest and behind ear seborheic dermatit?
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I drank Gatorade before a blood test and the doctors came back and said I had high blood sugar could the Gatorade have caused this ?
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My son has been diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure. The meds he's taking is giving him a constant headache. Is this Normal? And what can he take
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Monday, December 21, 2015
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My left arm was heavy, and when I went to feel it, my left hand was cold. My right arm feels fine. Could this be heart related?
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Burning feeling in back whenever I have to pee?
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Im 45 have nonallergic rhinititis and now etd in both ears tryed all not work how success ear tubes at my age to relieve block and pain in ears?
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Is it okay to smoke a cigarette if my filling fell out, and is dentemp okay to use if I have to wait a few days for repair?
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Severe pain after urinating and during, got treated for a UTI but still in pain. Followed treatment rigorously. Is it Possible I still have the UTI ?
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Sunday, December 20, 2015
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Can macrobid help treat chlamydia?
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Finished 5 day zpack two days ago but can still feel a little pain in my ear and liquid draining to my throat. Is it normal to still have few symptoms?
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I have high blood pressure and am now sick with a cold. The doctor at the walk in clinic prescribed me to virtussin ac syrup. Am I okay to take it?
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