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Monday, February 22, 2016
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Why do I start my period on different day? Normally it's consistent and I start on Saturdays but it started Friday.
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I'm on depo but I have this weird feeling in my pelvic area . ?
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On and off worsening pain in the ball of my foot/ base of my big toe. Started after jumping off a 10 m platform at diving practice. What could it be?
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Missed 2birthcontrol pills &now my period won't go away. I'm still drinking the pack. Should I stop or continue to drink it? This is my last pack .
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Sunday, February 21, 2016
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Outsid of lower leg is sore, aches, and is causing my foot and toes to feel cold?
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76yr old grandmom was diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction. Said her left side was functioning at 48%. What does this mean overall & what is next?
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I have an unexplained bruise on my right wrist, it's probably the 2nd time this happens randomly, what could it be??
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70 year old male with serious COPD. No other health problems. The skin on the back of my forearms has turned dark blue from elbow to fingers For1 year?
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Last week on Sunday I took a plan b pill and yesterday I got my period.Today I had unprotected sex and planning to take a plan tomorrow. Any advice?
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Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Im sucidal. I've been hitting my head on the wall when im depressed. Now i been having headaches for no reason. Could i have a blood clot in my head?
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Can u use a app to take your heart rate?
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Is it wrong to get a booster shot one month after it is due ?
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The day after me and my boyfriend had sex im having an upset tummy feeling. He pulled out. What does this mean?
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I ve been suffering from chronic pain .I have severe rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis fibromyalgia congenitive disc disorder had one knee replaced?
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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My boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex for the past year. He is experiencing being nauseated. Could I be pregnant?
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Is it dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of sleeping pills every few days to induce sleep because of fear or eating and gaining weight ?
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I had sex and this wasn't the first time, and I bled a lot. is this normal? I'm on birth control and my boyfriend pulls out.
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How much of a reduction in A1C levels is considered good in 3 months of a diet change?
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Would any doctor prescribe provigil if you ask them to? If not, how can we get it? I would like to try it during exam period.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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I have pressure in my ear when i bend down. My ear also has been leaking yellow bloody discharge and has also been leaking hard dark yellow substance.
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Sudden fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and feeling out of it. Happens each time I have something with high sugar or a lot of sugar.
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I has a contraceptive implant removed 9/12/15 so we could try for Baby no2 had a period 12/1/16 lasted 5days does this mean I've started ovulating again? Thnaks in advance
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How ca we protect against infectious diseases apart from proper sanitation, vaccines?
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My blood pressure is averaging 160/105 with an average pulse of 140. Should I be concerned?
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Monday, February 15, 2016
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I have a recurring red bump near my belly button that hurts a bit when I press down on it. Is it anything I should be worried about?
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I'm depressed that my appendix was removed to find out it's important part of my immune system. Will my life change? I'm just scared....
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So my friend has been getting black outs like she stands still and drifts off and she says she can't see anything but she can still hear. What is it?
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Are there any machines available for home use that increase production of collagen in the fight against wrinkles?
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I have the urge to pee constantly and i actually do pee every few mins. My urine smells like onions but it does not burn or hurt when i pee.
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Sunday, February 14, 2016
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I need to lower my blood sugar I am on nothing now but before I took Beyeta and MetForman 15mg and 500mg but I would rather have something other than Byetta to help like Victoza or a similar type of med.
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What to do if invega sustenna has messed up my memory? It also causes loss of coordination and balance
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I can easily get erections but when I do condom sex I can't maintain erection I've tried without and I didn't have a problem but don't want to risk it?
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I have a uri for the second time in two weeks and now the roof of my mouth has a bruise and I seen my doctor Friday what should I do?
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I have severe pain in outer ear and shooting pains in my head.
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
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My pupils are different sizes by a considerable amount, I'm 15 and my pupils have been this way for as long as I can remember, is something wrong?
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Treatment for cellulitis Extreme infection ?
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I have problem of premature ejaculation ..I ejaculated within a min of penetration.. Kindly tell me soem medications that i can use before having sex?
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My husband is on testosterone therapy and his testicles are often very painful & smaller. Any suggestions on what to do or why this is happening? Thx!
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Turned knob on stove , no flame . I was trying to turn on oven . touched incorrect thing. Dull smell of gas in kitchen only for 2 mins. What do we do?
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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Why does the lower right side of my back hurt so bad? I'm 20 weeks pregnant and it's woken me up at night.
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Throat pain and a scratchy throat for 4 weeks. throat pain on the left side. 1st week diagnosed with Strep. 2nd week strep gone. What could this be?
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I was givin a shot of todoral and now I am really anxious reading all the side effects of it. if I were to have a side effect of it such as abdominal bleeding how long would it take to show? and how long is it possible to have a side effect of todoral af
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