Recent questions tagged medicine

Description : Why doesn't ANYONE who speaks on talk shows says the following thing I found of value related to the anti-vaxx protests happening in the USA and the world?

Last Answer : Lots of people have been saying that, I hear it on podcasts, on news shows, on NPR. But it gets drowned out by people like DeSantis in Florida and Abbott in Texas.

Description : How can a doctor change specialties?

Last Answer : The answer is it totally depends. If a psychiatrist wants to be an ER doctor then they will generally need to go to an ER or family practice residency.

Description : The world has surpassed 5 million Covid deaths. How has this number caused so much disruption and concern?

Last Answer : So we should wait until it’s around 50% or something to be worried?

Description : If I have no side effects after stopping meds, were they really working?

Last Answer : Did they do what they were supposed to do?

Description : Can we start a rumor that any people who take Ivermectin to 'cure' Covid begin to whinny and neigh after a week or two?

Last Answer : Actually my brother sent me an article where 85% of men who take it have ED or erectile disfunction after taking this drug meant to de-worm a horse.

Description : Do you want to help me make a list with potential Covid-19 killers?

Last Answer : I had a conversation with a jelly friend. Apparently some scientists found out that masks with copper and silver particles can potentially disable Covid virus. I think the masks are out there in the market. ... latest information I could find about it was an article saying that the mask was a lie :D

Description : Am I correct that people against fetal stem cell research are ok taking monoclonal antibodies?

Last Answer : I smell discreet advertisement… This is a tactics employed in my country when the antivax became a trend here. Vaccines are harmful, so buy our stuff instead!

Description : In the past were there studies demonstrating opioids aren’t addictive if someone was in pain?

Last Answer : Read the lawsuits. They told doctors who told patients they were not addictive. Just too much money at stake to be honest. In my opinion they should pay for everyones rehab for opiods.

Description : How do you know that it's not Deep Vein Thrombosis but something much less serious? See detail.

Last Answer : I sent this to our MD – Caravanfan.

Description : Anyone holding off on getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

Last Answer : No.

Description : Could one sue a health care provider or clinic for misdiagnosis?

Last Answer : I doubt a case would get very far. For one thing, she was warned about the possible side effects from taking penicillin. Secondly, the new provider telling her she didn't have otitis media ... prove that the penicillin worked. It's pretty difficult to win a medical negligence or malpractice case.

Description : Why don't pharmaceuticals make more insulin to supply the needs of people from USA?

Last Answer : Low margins. Old product, no patent protection. Lousy return on investment,

Description : Been Super Anxious, Having Migraines and Been Paranoid/Having Panic Attacks After Quitting Medical Pot?

Last Answer : THC does not store in your fat. LSD has been known to store and come back, but THC does not. Nor is it hallucinogenic. Paranoia happens sometimes while using it, but the effects are gone by the time ... doctor, it will be such a huge relief. Hang on, love. The answers are out there, somewhere.

Description : How do you qualify to give vaccinations?

Last Answer : Not sure of the legal requirements, especially in the state where you live, but it doesn't take much training to give people a shot. I had to give my wife multiple shots each day when we were going ... a kid giving me shots either, I would want someone that I could trust to have read the label.

Description : Is there any news (June 3/2019 or so), in the world of medicine that has to do with dragonflies?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Description : Feeling stuck and not sure what I want...

Last Answer : So you want to make a lot of money for a potential family/being comfortable and NOT work like a dog? All I’m going to tell you is that it sounds like you’re overthinking it and not doing yourself any favors by jumping lanes all the time.

Description : Are there any supplements, medications, vitamins, etc that you could eat like candy, because of the flavor?

Last Answer : When I was a child I liked Flintstone vitamins and redacted.

Description : Other than donuts and french fries, what are the top 20 or more worst food items for your health?

Last Answer : My own demons are ice cream and baked goods. I’ve managed to back away from my former bacon and sausage adoration, but the ice cream addiction is tough to shake.

Description : Is there a con side of opt out program (organ donation, body to medicine)? See detail.

Last Answer : Some families are opposed to organ donations, and if someone fails to opt-out and then dies, the family may be upset when the body is harvested. A recent case in Northern California involved ... California declaring her dead. Her organs could have helped dozens of people but the family was opposed.

Description : Is FDA changing the name of a pharmaceutical because its misleading name?

Last Answer : I’m not sure what you are asking. Are you really asking ‘if there were a drug that had a name like ‘Killertoxin’, would the FDA cause it to be changed to ‘Healthitrocin’? or something like that?

Description : If knowledge answers the question "what" and understanding answers the question "why" while wisdom answers the question "how" - what question does imagination answer?

Last Answer : The question.

Description : Have you gone off your meds?

Last Answer : No. I trust my doctor knows what he is doing.

Description : Which cough syrup works best for when the throat is also itchy and there is chest tightness?

Last Answer : I am a big fan of Mucinex for such things. The main ingredient thins and loosens muchus, helping with chest tightness and preventing it from becoming something like bronchitis. I take the tablets, but ... Tylenol for fever and pain plus some Fisherman's Friends cough drops and a good cup of tea.

Description : Did you know that cabbage interferes with medications?

Last Answer : Sure did not know that. I believe grapefruit interferes with “statins”.

Description : How do you know if the reduction of hearing in one ear is temporary?

Last Answer : I've had some experiences with hearing loss over the years. Long term noise can be a cause. Going to rock concerts for instance can impact your hearing pretty severely in the short term but can mostly ... short term, ask them how they determine that and if it is something you can check at home.

Description : High cholesterol and taking statins... your experience please?

Last Answer : I was on Zocor (simvastatin) for about 8 years, then 2 years ago my doctor switched me to Lipitor (atorvastatin) because he said that new clinical data showed that it was superior to Zocor. No problems with ... good. But I need to add that I've also changed my diet, and I exercise regularly. YMMV

Description : If you take Melatonin, how much do you take at one time?

Last Answer : One mg doesn’t make any difference. Likewise 3 mg. I’ve tried 10 mg, and it works, but now I trying a slow release 5 mg to see if that makes a difference.

Description : Can one beat an addiction by being put under for an extended time?

Last Answer : This is a tasty question. I think it would be a rather expensive cure, but if it works real well, it might cost less than repeated relapses.

Description : How do you regulate your blood pressure?

Last Answer : I am on prescription Lisinopril. But it also has helped to keep my weight down (my BMI is 19.5), exercise, cut out added sugar, reduce salt consumption. I probably don’t need to take Lisinopril anymore. I’ll check with my doc.

Description : Do pain killers go exactly where the pain is and just tackle the pain?

Last Answer : Pain killers go into your blood; your blood goes everywhere. Novocain is injected into the pain site (or what will be the pain site) when the Dentist gets ready to drill out your cavity.

Description : Can we award the Nobel prize in medicine to the person who cures hiccups?

Last Answer : Just drink a glass of water upside down.

Description : Are you taking medicine for lowering blood pressure?

Last Answer : Don’t eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice with some, not all, blood pressure meds. Check with your doctor or pharmacist, it depends on the the exact meds.

Description : Can 100 cc's of invega sustenna lower ones reading comprehension?

Last Answer : RedDeerGuy1 Have you read: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-152807/invega-sustenna-intramuscular/details/list-sideeffects I don’t know if that site is the best or not.

Description : Anyone feel like their heart is restrained while taking blood pressure medicine?

Last Answer : I have taken several different BP meds over the years until the docs and I were satisfied that everything was OK. Every body is different - it is entirely possible that your doc will need to ... 3 months? I have never experienced the issues you describe, but like I said, everyone is different.

Description : Which is the correct term for the following brain leaking condition?

Last Answer : oops please ignore the duplicate site. The question stays the same though.

Description : Anyone take homeopathic medicine such as Kali Phos?

Last Answer : Homeopathy is a scam.

Description : What’s your major complaint about the pills you take?

Last Answer : Why are you taking iron pills? Was this prescribed by a doctor? I’m asking this, because taking excess iron is associated with cancer. You have to have a good reason to be taking this. I don’t have the time to look up the references right now, but you can go do the search yourself.

Description : Has anyone used DMSO for joint pain?

Last Answer : If you can stand the smell it may help. I tried DMSO on my toenail fungus. I mixed a fungicide with the DMSO hoping that the DMSO would draw the fungicide through the toenail to kill the fungus ... because the smell was overpowering and sickening to me. I'ld rather live with the fungus. Good health!

Description : Can you help me understand some things about dog's topical treatment?

Last Answer : I wouldn’t put it on right after a bath but wait a day or two so that the skin oils are restored if you are concerned.

Description : What do you say to someone who parts his head and his facial hair to apply sunscreen?

Last Answer : Nothing and I would move on.

Description : Is the list of gastroenterologists at Harvard in the following site, if not where is it?

Last Answer : Doubt it – that’s the course catalog. You are better off following this link https://hms.harvard.edu/departments/department-medicine which lists the hospitals in Boston that are affiliated with the Medical School.

Description : What should be done about the opioid crisis (Read Details)?

Last Answer : This is something I have actually thought about, as it sometimes seems to be more about punishing those who need rather than those who abuse. Rather like the quick-pass (I can't ... the prescription is written. With information so instantly available, there is no reason not to have access.

Description : Has anyone on here successfully quit (his/her) Xanax (addiction)

Last Answer : We had a question about this recently, but it looks like the user who asked may have left the site.

Description : Have you had your flu shot and if so have you had any odd reactions?

Last Answer : I got my flu shot whie I was being attended to at Urgent Care (I went to UC because a scrape would not stop bleeding because of the blood thinner medications I am on.) Only strange occurrence ... event as being an extended dream as you were becoming awake, and nothing to do with your vaccination.

Description : Is it possible that anti-depressants/psychotics/etc are really just placebos?

Last Answer : Some of them do work for some people for sure. Not just placebos. It can take a while for the medication to kick in and not all drugs are the right ones for all individuals. Each perosn’s experience can be different but I know people for whom they help.

Description : Is it possible to prevent or avoid heart attack, after you notice the symptoms of it?

Last Answer : You could try taking 1 baby aspirin per day (or at the onslaught of heart attack symptoms) if you’re not already taking a blood thinner.

Description : In nursing what is the "talkies"?

Last Answer : Don’t know for sure but I imagine it is babbling in an agitated state. Hence, the ativan.

Description : Is Alcohol helpful in my love life or just dangerously close to destroying me?

Last Answer : answer:Man, stay off the booze until you get past your ex. Your alcohol driven “forgiveness” is only good until you sober up. Then you are filled with renewed resentment and also anger at yourself.

Description : How old do you have to be to recieve a vaccination for shingles?

Last Answer : I understood the age to be 60 before your insurance would pay for it. Before that age, you would have to pay for it yourself. I called a drug store and the cost was $230.00. Supposedly the ... had Bells Palsy in your lifetime, you are more likely to get shingles along with having had chicken pox.

Description : Which medicine has the worst side effects?

Last Answer : answer:Requip can make you have an “unusual urge to gamble” Edit: I found another: Propecia can make you grow breasts that can produce milk.