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Monday, August 24, 2015
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I have been taking birth control and stopped taking the sugar pills so I would' have my period. Now I am experiencing discharge that has blood in it.
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Am I pregnant or is there something wrong with me?
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Hi. I had sex Augest 14th at around 3AM when the condom broke. Right after I went to the store and got Plan B. period was 2nd-6th. Will I get pregnant?
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Dr i am 23 and diabetic After i year also my hb1ac is 6.1 % What do u suggest My weight is 88 kgs?
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Sunday, August 23, 2015
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If I have acromegaly would I have other symptoms than just gaining height?Shoe size now smaller, rings are loose, no bigger features,EKGs/echos normal
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What can I do to improve blood circulation in the penis in flaccid state?
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I have had my period for 8 years. I have missed this period and i have pain in by back,sides,and ovaries.I have constipation and frequent urination. ? What could this be? I know I have ovarian cyst. Could it be ovarian cancer, or a kidney infection. I am
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Does resveratrol affect male bone growth?
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Hi is resveratrol in cissus quadrangularis dangerous for males ?
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Thursday, August 20, 2015
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I just need a prescription for acyclovir , i have herpes simplex virus 1 one and my doctor gave me a prescription for it with 4 refills and i lost it?
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Do plan b really work's right after you have unprotected sex.
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My friend's grandfather died from 3 days and She is feeling as if there is a ball in her throat what is the reason for this strange condition?
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If you do not take the pill at the same time everyday will it still do it a job?
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If i have acne on my back and i put my back on the pillow and i sleep on there,will the acne transfer on my face from pillow?
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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My grandpa has brain lesions and 1 Is bleeding Into his brain. He is In his 80s n has been pretty healthy but has had a few strokes. Skin cancer 2?
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Could i be pregnant. I had my last depo shot on the 3rd of March. Symptoms is period like pain, tender breasts, abdomen feels heavy but no period yet?
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I had sex twice really close together and near the bottom of my vagina became raw. It is the 4th day and my period is on but it has not healed. What to do??
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The bumps on my chest and back are red and if I pop one it puts out puss and they are slightly itchy ?
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I have a hard pea size lump under the skin on the right side of my libia. You can't see it, but you can feel it. It itches sometimes and gets irritated as well.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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Had unprotected 2 weeks ago. Took plan b next day. 14 days later, today, light brown discharge with some blood. can this be normal?
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Will drinking a table spoon of extra virgin olive oil be beneficial or harmful? Or no effect? (drinking it daily)
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Can i take nexium after eating? I forgot to take it before i ate and i get bad acid reflux at night if i don't take it.
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How to treat a yeast infection?
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My Orthopedic Dr gave me norco 10/325 knee pain after surgery. it saids1 to 2 tabs every 6 hrs. i took 1 & it been 3 hr my knee hurts. can i take one?
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Monday, August 17, 2015
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I had unprotected sex three days ago during fertile window, am having slight cramps, headaches and slightly nauseous could I be pregnant?
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I think I tore a ligament in the palm of my hand. How do I treat it?
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How do you know when you antibiotics are too strong for you or when they are incorrectly prescribed.
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Diagnosed with hypothyroid Tsh 12.3 3 months ago, been on Levo 75 mg yet still have fatigue & brain fog. Did a 2nd test last week. result: Tsh 5.3 ?
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Will low testasarone level cause abxiety and weight gain?
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
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My right ear hurts when I swallow and I am a little contested should I go to the dr...
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I went to the er yesterday they gave me one and a half bags of fluids, took blood, gave meds via iv and also I had give blood that week all from the same vein it took her a while to get that vein to bleed and had to push on the vein to make it bleed. Now
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I've been seeing doctors for almost 2yrs trying to a hernia operation. It's now strangulated..My penis retracted & I cant pass gas or poop. Help me please.
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My 80 yr husband has multiple myeloma. He won't eat. Can walk, but lies in bed or couch all day. Dr. will not discuss 'stage'. I know he is failin?
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I am a diabetic who is working out more, but should I also take some fish oil pills?
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
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I'm taking Xarelto and today started taking 500Mg niacin 3 times throughout day to help combat insane insomnia I've had for 17yr - any concerns maybe?
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Can using an expired topical of 7 months clindamyicine be harmful? Just realized it is expired 7 months ago...
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Sir. im somking ... cryatal mate..... from 1year so plz tell me . wats is treatment for this .... medcine ... food .... ?
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Dizzyness and sickness the last few days can you help? Have low blood preassure of 112/70 when at my doc, but waznt told why it's low. I'm 27.
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17 year old female. No fever but feel hot inside her body body. Not sure what next step is... Pls help?
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
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I haven't had my period in about 6 or 7 months(I've always been like this), now suddenly there is a brown smelly discharge coming out, am I pregnant?
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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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