Ask The Podcast Doctor
by David Stutz, MD, FACP
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Description
The doctor is always in at www.askthepodcastdoctor.org: David Stutz, MD, FACP, brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is a primary care practitioner with interests in general internal medicine, cardiovascular health and wellness, sports medicine, geriatric medicine, and more. Dr. Stutz takes your health and medical questions and gets answers from experts at the University of Michigan and around the country. Email a question, or hear answers to already posted topics.
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CleanI get frequent throat infections and about half the time I end up taking antibiotics. I get yellow mucus sometimes mixed with b | Dr. Melissa Pynnonen For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm taking simvastatin for my cholesterol and am doing better on it, but I've got some liver irritation. I have diabetes and hi | Dr. Robert Fontana For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy doctor diagnosed me with polymyalgia rheumatica several years ago. I'm still on prednisone and can't get my dose below 5 mg | Dr. Timothy Laing For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm 61 and farsighted. Is Lasik a possibility? An optometrist I saw 2 years ago said I was too old for Lasik and that the only | Dr. Alan Sugar For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 4/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy doctor just told me that I am pre-hypertensive. What does this mean and do I need to go on medication for it? | Dr. Ralph Stern For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 4/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI was just diagnosed with gout in my left big toe. The pain is excruciating. What really causes it and what can I do so I won't | Dr. Seetha Monrad For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have pain in my hand and arm going from the heel of my palm, around my thumb and wrist then up into my shoulder. I've had it | Dr. Ann Laidlaw For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 4/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been married for 2 years and every time we have sex the penetration part hurts terribly. I don't know who else to ask for | Dr. David Marzano For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 7 year old daughter seems to be allergic to dust or pollen and the doctor wants to test her. What's the difference between t | Dr. James Baldwin For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI was hospitalized recently with diverticulitis. I finished taking an antibiotic, but don't really feel like myself yet. Will I | Dr. David Stutz For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have bone spurs in my neck and they might be causing my painful symptoms. Do I need a laminectomy? | Dr. Jason Heth For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 3/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 15 year old daughter is suffering from painful periods to the point that she's missing 2 to 3 days of school a month. The OB | Dr. Helen Morgan For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've tried just about everything out there to quit smoking - chewing gums, patches, pills. Is hypnotherapy safe and is it effec | Dr. David Serlin For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 40 year old partner cannot ejaculate about 60% of the time when we are having sex. His foreskin is long and tight. Does he n | Dr. Dana Ohl For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm only 32 and my gums are receding. I'm in the middle of a job search, and someone told me that stress can cause this. What c | Dr. Pota Rakes For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI just had a blood test and my doctor informed me I have Hepatitis C! I read online that it can kill you. I've had no symptoms | Dr. Anna Lok For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been seeing a lot about AIDS on the news lately. How safe and how effective are the treatments for AIDS? Will there be a v | Dr. Mark Kaplan For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs it true that if you have food poisoning with diarrhea that you shouldn't take any anti-diarrheal medicine? I'm going to Peru | Dr. Cary Engleberg For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 1/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWe have a new 2 year old pug dog that likes to sleep on our bed and especially on our 5 year old daughter's bed. Can the dog sp | Dr. Preeti Malani For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat causes my ears to plug up when I fly on an airplane and what can I do about it? Sometimes it lasts for a few days. | Dr. Alex Arts | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWe're taking our 6 month old baby on a 12 hour flight. Is it safe to give him sleep medicine? | Dr. James Baker | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy genital herpes seems to recur more often during the winter months. Why does this happen? Is this common or is it just me? W | Dr. Emily Shuman For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 21 year old gay female and am in my first real relationship. I read that it's important to practice safe sex and didn't t | Dr. Charisse Gencyuz For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy husband's snoring is getting worse, especially when sleeping on is back. Are there any easy remedies? Should I be concerned? | Dr. Susan Garetz | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm 24 and really overdid it at a party last night. What's the best way to get over a hangover? | Dr. Elisa Ostafin | 11/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 14 year old daughter is only 5 feet tall. I don't understand why she's so short. She started her period at age 12 and hasn't | Dr. Joyce Lee For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 28 year old man who's suffered with OCD since I was 15. I've tried various medications with fatiguing side effects. Pleas | Dr. James Abelson For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have a chronic cough that's been going on for 7 weeks. My family physician treated me for bronchitis and upper respiratory pr | Dr. Paul Christensen For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 11/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWe think my 85 year-old mother has Capgras Syndrome. She sees "that guy" as replacing my dad and can't figure out where Dad has | Dr. Susan Maixner For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWe accidently got 80 mg pills of Micardis instead of the 40 mg. Is it safe to cut this particular pill which comes in a seal? | Steve Zawisza | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 4 year old daughter picked up ringworm at her preschool playground. Her teacher and few other kids have it. What's the best | Dr. James Baker For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow can I get rid of my stye and prevent it from happening again? How serious is it? | Dr. Christine Nelson | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWith low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) what causes symptoms such as sweating or nausea? | Dr. Rob Lash | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had surgery in my foot for Morton's Neuroma a more than 2 years ago. I've had pain near the ball of my foot ever since. What | Dr. Crystal Holmes For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe nail on my big toe feels like it's cutting into my toe. My wife thinks it might be an ingrown toenail. I think it might be | Dr. Crystal Holmes For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen if ever should aspirin be given if a heart attack is suspected and what kind? | Dr. Paul Fine | 9/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 14 year old son complains that when he runs for sports and exercise his chest burns and has trouble breathing. He had illnes | Dr. Alan Baptist For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI think a tick bit my leg 5 days ago. It's itchy and has two red circles around it. What kind of doctor should I see? | Dr. Sandro Cinti | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 23 year old sister was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. What causes it? Her doctor says the paralysis on her face is temporary. | Dr. Yeong Kwok For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhile eating dinner out with a close friend, his esophagus closes up and he spasms and starts to choke on fluid and food in his | Dr. Timothy Nostrant For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 8/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy doctor mentioned I have metabolic syndrome. I still don't understand what it is and what specifically I should be concerned | Dr. Elizabeth Jackson For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 54 year old man and I felt a tender lump in my left breast behind the nipple. After a mammogram and ultrasound, my doctor | Dr. Craig Jaffe For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 20 year old daughter's toes turn blue. Is this a circulation problem? | Dr. Seetha Monrad For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 6/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEvery time I go abroad I get diarrhea, even in countries we can safely drink the water. Any suggestions for what to do? | Dr. Sandro Cinti | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been hearing a lot about strokes lately. What does it feel like to have one and what are the risk factors? | Dr. Michael Wang | 5/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI read that dental plaque and bleeding gums can be associated with heart disease and other illnesses. Is this true? | Dr. Carol Murdoch-Kinch | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow do I know if the horrible headaches I get on the right side of my head are migraines or tension headaches? No over-the-coun | Dr. Wade Cooper | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow long does it take for a retina to detach? My doctor referred me to a specialist who didn't see anything. | Dr. Grant Comer | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat is autism and is there a cure? | Dr. Donna Martin For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 4/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow long does it usually take to see results with blood pressure medication? I started 6 weeks ago and don't see much change. | Dr. Ken Jamerson | 4/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 14 year old daughter has a DD breast size causing physical and emotional distress. When could she have reduction surgery? | Dr. Amy Alderman | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI was diagnosed with shingles this week. I was given valacyclovir HCL to take for 7 days, but so far it doesn't seem like it's | Dr. Emily Shuman For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI moved to NC 3 years ago after retiring with no prior allergies. Now I have spring allergies. Can that be at age 68? | Dr. James Baldwin | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy girlfriend is a recovering drug addict (cocaine) and has been clean for 3 years. Could this impact our having children? | Dr. Iyad Alkhouri | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have Bipolar Disorder and have been taking Klonopin 1 mg day and night for a year. I also take Seroquel at nighttime. Do thes | Dr. Melvin McInnis For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 3/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI need 2 dental implants. I am 70 years old and have been taking Fosamax for nearly a year. Do I need to I stop taking it if I | Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've heard of people having a heart attack and not know it. I'm a woman age 54. What can I do to make sure I'm okay? | Dr. Melvyn Rubenfire | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs it necessary to take a multivitamin daily? What if I take them sporadically? Am I still getting the benefit? | Dr. Yeong Kwok | 2/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been suffering severe impotence for 5 years and it's getting worse. I've used Viagra with some benefit, but now I'm lackin | Dr. Craig Jaffe For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI recently had chicken pox as an adult and I have some scars and indentations on my face. I'm worried that they might be perman | Dr. Dana Sachs For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 1/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm going to be 63 soon, and my doctor just diagnosed me with osteoarthritis in my hands. I'm on the computer a lot and have di | Dr. Jeffrey Lawton For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been on a cholesterol lowering drug for 15 years. My daughter sent me an article that says they could cause Alzheimers. Is | Dr. Judith Heidebrink For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 1/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs it really dangerous to put a Q-tip into your ear canal? I've been doing this for years and I've never had a problem. | Dr. Alex Arts | 12/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have pleurisy. What can I do to help myself get better? | Dr. Tom Sisson For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 12/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy pharmacist said my doctor shouldn't prescribe Plavix and Protonix together. I had a stent and the cardiologist said I have t | Dr. Eric Bates For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 12/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI take Warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. Is there a new medication I can take so I won't need monthly blood tests? | Dr. James Froehlich | 12/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat causes hives and what is a good treatment? | Dr. Thomas Anderson For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 12/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI heard that exposure to certain industrial solvents may cause bladder cancer 20 years or more later. I was exposed to these in | Dr. Jeffrey Montgomery | 11/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy doctor said I have a clogged artery in my foot. Should I see a podiatrist or a vascular specialist? | Dr. James Froelich For printable version of Podcast (PDF) | 11/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm 15 and in the 10th grade and still haven't gone through puberty. My peers all are taller than me. I have a small amount of | Dr. James Baker | 11/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy wife has a sore throat and flu like symptoms. Does bringing up green sputum mean she has a bacterial infection? | Dr. David Cooke | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had Guillain Barre Syndrome 5 years ago. Can I have a flu shot and a Tdap? | Dr. Daniel Kaul | 10/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI get awful hiccups every time I drink a cup of coffee. What causes them and what can I do to get them to stop? Should I worry? | Dr. Larry McMahon | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 15 year old male whose grandparents died of heart disease. I had chest pains last year and everything checked out fine at | Dr. Steven Gradwohl | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat are the differences between macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and retinitis pigmentosa? And what about someone who | Dr. Grant Comer | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm 48 and began to feel a numbness in the front part of my right thigh after playing soccer about a month ago. Sometimes it f | Dr. Yeong Kwok | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy blood test results indicated that my Uric Acid was 6.2, which is considered high per the results. What does this mean? | Dr. Paul Fine | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have polycystic kidney disease and am age 61. My creatinine is 1.4. How do you lower your creatinine level? | Dr. Richard Swartz | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 7 1/2 year old son still wets the bed. We limit his evening liquid and wake him up to go. What else should we consider? | Dr. James Baker | 8/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 93 year old mother has dementia and was prescribed 1 1/2 mg of Risperdol for psychotic symptoms. The warnings state, "not fo | Dr. Susan Maixner | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had a sebaceous cyst removed and it's returned twice. What causes them and what can I do about it? | Dr. David Cooke | 7/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm an active 21 year old male and a runner with a healthy lifestyle and diet. My friend sells health foods and tells me I need | Dr. Jeffrey Housner | 7/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI want to get a tattoo near my ankle. My parents say it's not safe. How will I know if the tattoo artist is safe so I won't ge | Dr. Dana Sachs | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had an operation for a detached retina two years ago. I still can't see well. What can I do? | Dr. Grant Comer | 6/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIf I have polycystic ovary syndrome, what treatments are there for my irregular periods? | Dr. Julie Perry | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had a baby 18 months ago and have been getting bladder spasms and burning, and it's wearing me down. I've been treated for a | Dr. Anne Pelletier Cameron | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm an airline pilot with newly added routes to many destinations in Africa and South America. What are the best anti-malarial | Dr. Cary Engleberg | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have GERD and have been taking over the counter Prilosec daily and it helps. Is this safe to take indefinitely? | Dr. Larry McMahon | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat causes leg cramps that wake people up in the middle of the night? Poor circulation? Vitamin deficiency? | Dr. Elisa Ostafin | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm trying to lose weight. What can I do to help reduce my craving for carbohydrates and sweets? | Dr. Elif Oral | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 69 year old woman. My bone density test showed Osteopenia and beginning Osteoporosis. What are the potential treatments? | Dr. Jane McCort | 3/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been diagnosed with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. It's been going on for more than 60 days! What will help stop it? | Dr. Julie Perry | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs there anything that would trigger a positive PPD skin test other than the TB germ? | Dr. Daniel Kaul | 2/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 38 year old woman suffering from hair loss. It's awful. What could this be? Where can I get help? | Dr. Mandy Harting | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm in junior high school and heard that smoking tea is bad for you. Others say it's OK. What can I smoke and be healthy, too? | Dr. Fernando Martinez | 2/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have psoriasis. What natural things can I do to help my condition? | Dr. Thomas Anderson | 1/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI think my roommate might have an eating disorder. He's a runner and REALLY obesses about his weight. Can males get bulimia? | Dr. David Rosen | 1/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow do I treat an awful dry cough which is lingering more than two weeks after a nasty winter cold virus? | Dr.Elisa Ostafin | 1/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI often hear the word "biopsy" mentioned when medical tests are discussed. What exactly is a biopsy? | Dr. Yeong Kwok | 12/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have a burning feeling before I urinate. An STD test came back negative. Do I need an antibiotic? Could it be my kidneys? | Dr. Steven Gradwohl | 12/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFor the last 4 weeks, every time I'm exposed to sunlight my skin gets red, itchy and burns. It's driving me mad. What is this? | Dr. Thomas Anderson | 11/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat are the causes of persistent bad breath? My dentist gives me a clean bill of health, but it still persists. What can I do? | Dr. Tom O'Connor | 11/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Is it reversible and is it really an illness? | Dr. Daniel Clauw | 10/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had a kidney transplant 4 years ago. What type of lifestyle should I lead to stay healthy? | Dr. Richard Swartz | 9/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have 2 kids in school. What's the latest with the swine flu/H1N1 shots? | Dr. Sandro Cinti | 9/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy husband has a foot stress fracture (4th metatarsal) and is still in pain after 7 months. What will speed up the healing? | Dr. Jeffrey Housner | 9/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 15 year old daughter has had only one period at the age of 13 1/2. Should we seek help or let nature take its course? | Dr. Joyce Lee | 8/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm under so much stress, is there something I can try naturally to help with stress/anxiety? | Dr. Joe Himle | 8/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy girlfriend had viral meningitis and was treated for a week. With close personal contact, what are the risks I face? | Dr. Daniel Kaul | 8/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had an abnormal pap smear. Can you have cervical cancer without a positive HPV test? | Dr. Jennifer Collin | 7/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy dad's cholesterol is down taking a statin drug. Does he need CoQ10 and fish oil capsules, too? | Dr. Melvyn Rubenfire | 7/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm an African American male with facial moles. What's the best way to remove them? What products are good for my skin type? | Dr. Dana Sachs | 7/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm taking thyroxine daily for an under-active thyroid. Are there any long term effects from taking this medication? | Dr. David Cooke | 7/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy parents, well into their 80's, are advised to maintain a healthy amount of calcium in their diet. How much is enough? | Dr. Roger Grekin | 6/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've taken the antidepressant Lexapro for several years. Is there a point where I might not need it anymore? Is it addicting? | Dr. John Greden | 6/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThere's so much news out there about the swine flu. Do I really need to be concerned? | Dr. Sandro Cinti | 5/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy husband recently had dark brown colored semen mixed with clear fluid. Is this normal or something worrisome? | Dr. John Wei | 5/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 9 year old son has struggled with his motor skills since preschool. He has good verbal skills. How can we best help him? | Dr. Julie Lumeng | 4/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy dentist recommends rinsing my mouth every other day with a dilute Chlorox bleach/water solution. Is this a safe thing to do? | Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum | 4/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow does one determine how much colon to remove when a cancerous polyp is found and surgery is recommended? | Dr. Emily Finlayson | 4/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI get jet lag lasting longer than a week after flying to Japan from the US East Coast. How can I make it better sooner? | Dr. Deirdre Conroy | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy doctor put me on iron pills because I'm slightly anemic. They make me nauseous! Can I control this with foods high in iron? | Dr. Jennifer Lukela | 3/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy girlfriend says I drink too much coffee (6 - 8 cups a day) and that too much caffeine can harm your heart. Is she right? | Dr. Paul Fine | 3/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBreast cancer seems to run in my family. I'm concerned about my risk. Should I be tested for the BRCA1 gene? | Dr. Sofia Merajver | 3/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm 36 and haven't had a booster shot since graduating college 14 years ago. What shots do I need and how often? | Dr. Mark Ealovega | 3/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've had ringing in my ears for 6 years now. The doctor says they're OK. Is there any help at all for this condition? | Dr. Hussam El-Kashlan | 2/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAre frequent canker sores a sign of something serious? Vitamin A deficiency? | Dr. David Cooke | 2/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe occasional twitching in my right eyelid is getting worse. What causes it? What can I do to stop it? | Dr. Jonathan Trobe | 2/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 46 year old woman getting cystitis once a month for almost a year. Doctors seem to disagree on the answer. Help! | Dr. Anne Cameron | 1/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat's the best way to detect flat polyps in the colon - colonoscopy, fecal occult test, or other? | Dr. Kim Turgeon | 1/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow long does it take for diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C to show up on a test? What about HPV and Herpes? | Dr. Daniel Kaul | 1/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen consulting my doctor for erectile dysfunction, tests showed I have Type 2 Diabetes. Is the ED reversible? | Dr. Robert Lash | 1/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have insomnia and can't get back to sleep when I wake up in the middle of the night. Help! | Dr. J. Todd Arnedt | 12/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs there anything new in the treatment of cluster headaches? | Dr. Wade Cooper | 12/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI was just diagnosed with Lactose Intolerance and have had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for years. What other tests should I take? | Dr. William Chey | 11/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy doctor says my gallbladder needs to be taken out. What does it do and what are the side effects from having it removed? | Dr. Rebecca VanDyke | 10/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow long is it safe for a post menopausal woman to be on hormone replacement therapy? What's the best way to come off of it? | Dr. Catherine Kim | 10/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 7 year old grandson has leukemia and is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant. Who should be tested to be a donor? | Dr. John Levine | 10/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs Acnezine OK to use on African American skin? At age 39 I'm really tired of this acne. What treatments might help? | Dr. Mandy Harting | 9/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had an unsuccessful operation in high school for a varicocele on my left testicle. Will I be sterile? What can I do for it? | Dr. Dana Ohl | 9/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow do you get rid of scars? | Dr. Dana Sachs | 9/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAre there any up-and-coming acne therapies that look promising? | Dr. Mandy Harting | 8/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow can I reduce the pain from shingles? I've already completed the anti-viral medication. | Dr. Jenny Hsu | 8/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) symptoms intensify when my medication timing changes a bit. Should I see a neurologist? | Dr. Flavia Consens | 8/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDoes my 14 year old son need to have a tetanus vaccination? I'm anxious about his having one more inoculation. | Dr. Daniel Kaul | 7/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy fiance and I were advised to have a living will. At age 32, this kind of planning is creepy. Do we really need one? | Edward Goldman, J.D. | 7/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEveryday when I wake up I'm congested. It goes away after half an hour. Is this diet related? How do I get rid of it?it | Dr. Jeffrey Terrell | 7/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm concerned about my mild incontinence. Will an OB/GYN consider my thoughts about giving birth by elective c-section? | Dr. Jennifer Collin | 7/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy ears stay stuffed up. I think I have Eustachian tube dysfunction. Will I need my ear drum pierced? | Dr. Jeffrey Terrell | 7/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCan you tell me more about Celiac disease? Is it possible to have a negative small bowel biopsy and still have Celiac? | Dr. Rebecca VanDyke | 6/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs there such a thing as an addictive personality? | Dr. Daniel Berland | 6/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've had fatigue and knee pain. The blood test the doctor ordered showed a mild Vitamin D deficiency. Should I be concerned? | Dr. Barbara Soyster | 6/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been diagnosed with secondary hypogonadism. Assuming my prostate's fine, what are the treatment options? | Dr. Yeong Kwok | 5/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs my osteopenia on bone density related to my leg length discrepancy? | Dr. Miles Colwell | 5/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have a suspected labral tear in one or both hips. Can both hips be repaired at the same time? | Dr. Jon Sekiya | 5/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm on thyroid replacement therapy and recently started exercising on the treadmill. Do I need to "up" the dose of my meds? | Dr. Ron Koenig | 4/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy mother is in her 70's and has a recurrence of Hepatitis C. What can be done to help her? | Dr. Rebecca VanDyke | 4/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI had chicken pox as a teenager. How effective is the shingles vaccine for someone in her mid 70's? | Dr. Preeti Malani | 4/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been treated for eczema on and off for six months. Now my girlfriend is itching. Is it contagious? | Dr. Tom O'Connor | 4/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEvery spring my allergies go CRAZY! Even with Claritin once-a-day, they never seem to ease up. What will give me relief? | Dr. James L. Baldwin | 4/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been taking Celebrex for the past 5 years for joint pain and swelling. Can the Celebrex mask my Sed Rate and CBC? | Dr. Vladimir Ognenovski | 3/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy Tai Chi instructor told me my left leg seems shorter than my right leg. Should I be concerned? What should I do about it? | Dr. Miles Colwell | 3/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI quit smoking 7 years ago. Do I need a chest CT scan? | Dr. Paul Cronin | 3/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHas there been an increase in the number of young people with GERD? If so, what's the reason? | Dr. Leslie Aldrich | 2/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have a number of questions about bruises. How should they get treated? | Dr. David Cooke | 2/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIf I have no history of high cholesterol myself or in my family, is it necessary to have it checked every year? | Dr. Ralph Stern | 2/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm a 52 year old runner with knee pain. My doctor says I have runner's arthritis. What can I do to keep this from worsening? | Dr. Jeffrey Housner | 2/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCan I take less drugs with a 20 year old kidney transplant? The swelling from them bother me so much I changed a dose myself. | Dr. Richard Swartz | 1/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIf you fit the diagnostic criteria for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, should you have tests done to confirm the diagnosis? | Dr. Catherine Kim | 1/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWill eating peanuts during pregnancy increase the risk of my baby having peanut allergies? | Dr. Marc McMorris | 1/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 16 year old son has Cystic Fibrosis. Is it safe for him to see his aunt who's on antibiotics for a bacterial infection? | Dr. Tom Sisson | 12/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy six year old daughter is 4 feet tall and weighs 60 pounds. Is she overweight? Both her father and I are overweight people. | Dr. Julie Lumeng | 12/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAfter taking Klonopin for 6 months, I took myself off "cold turkey"and feel awful. Are these withdrawal symptoms normal? | Dr. Jim Abelson | 12/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRecently I injured my right foot with a bad sprain, an avulsion fracture. What can I expect in terms of the recovery period? | Dr. Jeffrey Housner | 12/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDoes having children or not affect when or how Menopause begins? | Dr. Rudi Ansbacher | 11/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy eye doctor told me the annoying black spots I see in my left eye are floaters. Are there any eye drops that can help? | Dr. Grant Comer | 11/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat kind of doctor would you talk to about being bipolar? | Dr. Melvin McInnis | 11/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy hammertoes are getting worse and more unsightly. I worry about discomfort as this progresses. What can I do about it? | Dr. Crystal Holmes | 11/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have bulging discs in my spine, and despite various treatments my pain doesn't go away. What about the spinal wand procedure? | Dr. Matthew Smuck | 10/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen dieting, how many pounds is it safe for a diabetic to lose? | Dr. William Herman | 10/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes? Do those with juvenile diabetes have a shorter life span? | Dr. William Herman | 10/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCould my 21 year old adopted daughter have fetal alcohol syndrome? Can it be diagnosed at this age? | Dr. Sheila Gahagan | 10/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI'm an 86 year old man and I feel okay, but my PSA is quite high. How concerned should I be? | Dr. James Montie | 9/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs there any connection between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia? | Dr. Daniel Clauw | 9/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy insurance company wants to change my Lipitor to simvastatin. Will I get the same benefit? | Dr. Steven Bernstein | 9/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy face is always red. Do I have rosacea? Can it be cured? | Dr. Mark Naftanel | 8/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy two brothers have prostate cancer. Does this increase my risk of getting breast cancer? | Dr. James Montie | 8/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 18 year old son wants to use diet supplements with weight lifting. Is this okay? | Dr. Thomas Schwenk | 8/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOur four grandchildren always seem to have colds and my husband catches them easily. How long are the children contagious? | Dr. Terry Joiner | 8/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy heel hurts - I think my plantar faciitis is back. What should I do? | Dr. Crystal Holmes | 7/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs it healthy to take Imipramine your whole life, or should you try to wean yourself off of it? | Dr. Steven Gradwohl | 7/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow much baby tylenol is safe to ease the teething pain my 5 month old daughter is having? What else will help? | Dr. Terry Joiner | 7/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy ears plug up when I fly on an airplane. Sometimes it lasts for a few days. What causes this and what can I do about it? | Dr. Alex Arts | 6/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy 74 year old father takes 9 different prescription drugs for various problems. Are these causing his dizziness? | Dr. Tami Remington | 6/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAre mammograms really necessary if somebody has no history of breast cancer on the mother's side after the age of 50? | Dr. Barbara Soyster | 6/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy mother had colon cancer at age 54. Does this mean I have to have a colonoscopy? | Dr. Larry McMahan | 6/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHigh blood pressure runs in my family. How would I know if it's too high? | Dr. Alan Weder | 5/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI've been waking up with a tingling pain in my hand and arm. It goes away when I shake it out. Is this a circulation problem? | Dr. Peter Jebson | 5/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs laser eye surgery really a safe option to correct the changes in my vision? | Dr. Alan Sugar | 5/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanShould my 14 year old daughter have the HPV vaccine (Gardasil)? | Dr. Jane Nicholson | 5/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDo I really need my wisdom teeth taken out? | Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum | 5/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs cracking your knuckles bad for you? | Dr. V Ognenovski | 4/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy mother has osteoporosis. Will I have it too? | Dr. Connie Standiford | 4/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI seem to have developed allergies in my 20s. Is this possible, or did I always have allergies and just didn't realize it? | Dr. Marc McMorris | 4/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy new boyfriend told me he had herpes when he was in college. How does that affect me? | Dr. Eleanor Sun | 4/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMy wife keeps telling me that I should eat more fish. Do I really have to eat fish to have a healthy diet? (Please say "no"!) | Dr. Rob Lash | 3/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI have to fly to China every 1 or 2 months. Do I have to be concerned about Avian Flu when I travel? | Dr. Cary Engleberg | 3/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI just got a new exercise bike. How much do I have to use it to get a benefit? | Dr. Yeong Kwok | 3/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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