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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
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My glasses hurt my eyes a lot when i take them off. Is that normal? Ive had them for about 6 months. I wear them for near sightedness & astigmatism
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My 62 year mom is experiencing tightening of muscles around her chest She has high BP for which she is taking tablets every day morning?
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I toke 2 ibuprofen(200m) at 6am and will be consuming alcohol around 9pm. Will I be safe??
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I'm 14 years old and I want to know if I can take biotin 5,000 mcg for hair growth I took it before and worked my dad is concerned and wanted to know if it was safe?
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
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Can you tell me if there is a difference between diphenhydramine hydrochloride and diphenhydramine HCI?
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Having solid poops that are yellow in color and small. started 2 days ago with nausea & vomiting, vomiting 1 day but nausea still present. any ideas?
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I'm 14 years old and I'm taking 5,000 mcg for hair growth is that safe?
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Sore throat with pain when swallowing and horeness, back ache, fatigue, cough, headache, dizzy spells, no appetite. What is going on with me?
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What kind of doctor treats de Quervain syndrome?
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Monday, August 10, 2015
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Despite using 40 mg of prilosec daily still have stomach pain.any need for endoscopy?
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Does taking Anastrozole as a male have an effect that mimics an increased testosterone level?
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Can i make my wife pregnant... im on TRT is it okay if we try ?
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I took a Zyrtec 7 hours ago (it says not to exceed 1 per 24 hours). Is it okay to have a glass of wine?
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I have IBS with constipation, can I take bisacodyl with bentyl? Bentyl alone doesn't help me with constipation
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Sunday, August 9, 2015
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I had did a colon cleanser I bought from GNC store I been constipated I been losing weight yesterday I was 208 today I am 204 is that a good thing ?
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High dose verapamil (more than 240mg a day) for migraine? Is this ever employed? My migraines aren't controlled well enough at 240mg.
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Bc of my symptoms, my doctor and I believe that I have hyperthyroidism. Waiting on blood results. I'm 19 and pretty fit. Would it be life threatening?
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Burning sensation when urinating day after sex? What does this mean?
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How can you differentiate heat exhaustion from just being out of shape in the heat?
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Thursday, August 6, 2015
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How do I get rid of infection in my cut?
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Ive gained too much weight. Ive tried going to my doc about it but she doesnt seem to understand that my metabolism is practically dead. What do I do?
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How many days do you have to take 500mg ciprofloxacin for uncomplicated UTai?
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What's this with Accutane causing Type 1 Diabetes? I am considering going on Accutane and am wondering about the side effects. Is this really rare?
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My blood work showed that my tsh reflex is low. On 6/12 it was .12. On 7/24 it was .01. What does this mean?
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
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Ive been taking levothyroxine for 6 wks now I still have symptoms of hypo. What other tests should my prim doctor do besides TSH FT4 T3? I feel yuk
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I have a sore under my right breast that has been there for a month. I try putting cortisone on it but it doesn't heal. It also bleeds sometimes.
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What is better too lose weight ? Lipozene or alli ?
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Is it safe to take a digestive enzyme when your taking levoxyl?
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Have arthritic knees take methotrexate get steroid shots in knees to walk got them 2 1/2 mos ago how often for how long safely hurt now trouble walkin?
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015
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What is acetaminophen pamprin and is it safe for me to take for PMS symptoms, I live in UK so would purchase it online.
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Hi doctor, I am 25 years old, male. Recently, my left eyes started to experience visual snow and it always feeling dry. I am wondering how, Thanks!
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Had sex but condom broke. Not sure if came inside completely. I am on oral birth control and I took a plan B pill 20 mins after. chance of pregnancy?
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I have stomachace many time what should i do?
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Lower back stiffness for several months. X-ray and blood work normal. Bleeding with bowel movement 1 time. Dr. recommends colonoscopy. Other options?
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Monday, August 3, 2015
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My mom isn't eating sweets or alot potato & she is taking her medicine but her hbA1c increased from 9.7 to 11 in 6 months. I am so afraid ?
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I've been on 10 of Lexapro since 10/14. I've gained about 20 poinds since. No changes in diet/exercise. I'd like to try another med. Lexapro helped w/anxiety but I can't continue to gain wait.
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My abdominal region doesn’t feel crampy after taking Cipro/Flagyl and I’m not nauseated anymore. Why did Flagyl/Cipro take away my nausea problem?
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My waist size is about 48 inches across my tummy. Is this bad?
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What are the risks of taking penis enlargement or male enhancement pills? most of them increase the blood flow. i took one. it felt like i had high BP
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Sunday, August 2, 2015
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Can you take bentyl, hyoscyamine and pepcid together?
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I am 11 years old and is 4/11 inches. I do ballet twice a week and eats normally. Is it normal to weigh 106?
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Small lump on testicle after antibiotics immobile hard lump on right side of neck. Shortness of breath and persistent cough. Thoughts?
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I woke up with random bruising on my legs, I need to go for blood test to see if I have alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. Could this be causeof bruising?
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Ive only ever had sex twice, 2 days after I have had a brown discharge that lasts around 3 days. Is this normal?
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