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Thursday, September 3, 2015
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I am having issues with lower left side pain, it is sort of near my pelvic area. I took some tylenol and also some cranberry chews earlier. What else can I do? I don't feel feverish, just pain
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Constapation because of imodium and IBS, which on is better - stool softener or laxative?
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One wrist bone significantly bigger than the other, slight pain? is this normal/if not what could it be?
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30 mg oxycotin seems too strong. Is it safe to cut it in half? Or even thirds?
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
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Its been 15 days sense unprotected sex I am cramping, nauseous occasionally and my breast are hurting around the nipples. could I be pregnant?
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If i took .25mg alprazolam 1hr ago is it safe to take a 5mg melotonin?
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I am 47 years old. Is potassium of 3.6 mmol/L too low?
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Im 16 and not sexually active but my left breast is larger than the right amd the nipple is darker. what does this mean?
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For 6 days I'm unable to pass urine. The little I can pass hurts my abdomen. Start tommorow I will be away until Thurs. Should I go to ER or wait?
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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What is the adverse effect of viagra?
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I've been on Depo since I was 16 in 2012 , I am 19 now. I was supposed to been got my last shot June 19th of this year but I wanted to get off them?
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My nose has been super runny lately especially when sweeping floors, also when around different home fragrances like febreeze. What could be causing this?
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I have been on minocycline 100mg cap tabs for two weeks twice a day. How long will it take to leave my body?
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How do I start hormone treatment?
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Monday, August 31, 2015
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When am i out of the danger zone for having another stroke ?
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I have a growg gumball sized calcifiation on my sternum between breasts from an injury that is causing much pain even to cough or sneeze. whattodo?
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Hi, I seem to be experiencing vaginal burning after urination accompanied by a vaginal itch. There is a slightly bloody discharge without an odor?
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Dark blood and clots come out when I have bowl movements?
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I missed my periods for 2 months,my cm is watery and increase,can i be pregnant?
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Sunday, August 30, 2015
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I am 16 and a virgin and im feeling pressure in my pelvic area it feels like as if i was wearing a tight belt and it comes and goes it started when ?
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What other meds are good for acid reflux besides omeprazole ?
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Hi my son got head pain because ear infection?
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Had an Mri.. neuro doc checking for Ms but they also found 2 masses on my head but not in the skull..could it be cancer?Go back doc in a week
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My feet feel uncomfortable and slightly tingly when I am lying down, which makes it hard to sleep. It's better when I wrap my ankles tightly but I don't know why?
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Thursday, August 27, 2015
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I had sex for the first time and now it stings when I urinate. is that normal?
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Had a stroke 3 years ago now my legs hurt and my left foot the toes are curled under is this from the stroke what can i do ?
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Hello I do not wish for this to be public.
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HR 206 last week. This week low 80s, constant skipped beats. Mild pain. 2 EKG abnormal 4 days apart. No insurance cardiologist won't see me. wts wrong?
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My gynaecologist prescribed me Mirvala-21 0.15/0.03 MG. what does this pill do?
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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I am struggling to breath and get tired walking a short distance. I am fourteen years old.
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My period is three days late and i have never been late before. I had a neg hpt but am experiencing nausea and vaginal mucus could i be pregnant?
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Both my knee caps have been tingling. A pins and needles kind of feeling. I have not hurt either knees. But recently got the depo shot (birth control)?
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I`ve just taken occasionally an amount of Amoxicillin of 1700mg instead of prescribed 875mg. What do you recommend to prevent bad consequences?
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If exposed to Ebola virus how long until you can be tested to see if you have it? Do you have to wait for symptoms to present?
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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I have had an iud for over 2 years. Today i notice something white milky coming out of my nipples. I took a pregnancy test negative what can this be?
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Is it safe to take 1 MG of Xanax with zzzQuil?
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My husband started yesterday when he pees there is some blood. Now today has small clots a while ago. Could this be kidney stones?
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Blood sugar is 268 two hours post meal. I am a type 1 diabetic. Should I worry about this tonight? I have been running high today but not usually
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What's the best way to control gastraitis Pain?
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Monday, August 24, 2015
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Hello! So i've been having a lump behind my neck next to hairlines for a year and it doesn't change at all. Sometimes i feel like it's swollen but there and become a size of a nickle, but after that it reverse to it's pea size. If i bend my neck ex. on le
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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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