I have a few questions about a pace maker. My mother got one about 6
months ago. Is it ok for her to use a microwave? How about a cell
phone, she’s deft in her right ear, so she would have to use it on her
left side. Also, what about those flash lights that [...]
Archive for March, 2006
Pacemakers, Cell Phones, Microwave Ovens, Magnets, Interference, Cardiac Pacemaker
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006Back, Pop, Pinched Nerve, Chiropractor, Manipulation, Discomfort
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006My 18-year-old son was diagnosed with a pinched nerve by a chiropractor. He “manipulated” his back for three months. My son received a little relief from this. Now his problem seems to have gotten back to where it was when he first went to the chiropractor. He just completed his therapy [...]
Continue readingNausea, Night Sweats, Nose bleed
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006My husband is 38 years old and is in fairly good health. He works out
everyday, lifing weights and doing cardio.
Over the past month, he has been blowing his nose and getting a small
amount of blood in dark mucus in the morning and light mucus throughout
the day. His nose runs quite a bit when exerting himself. [...]
Horrible Middle Back Pain, Which Doctor to See?
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006I have horrible middle of the back pain. Like a intense cramp, right about where my bra strap hits. My Dr., doesn”t seem to understand! What kind of Dr. should I seek out? I have a chropractpor its not helping. Please help.
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Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
An X-ray of the thoracic spine is recommended to rule out [...]
Lump in Testicles, Blocked Sperm Duct, Spermatocele
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006Ok I am 21 years old, and have never experienced anything like this, I have a small hard white lump on the right side (at my view) of my testicles. It is not actually attached to my testicles, rather the sack surrounding them. It is not really irritating or painfull unless you mess with it. [...]
Continue readingItchy Palms and Feet, took Mucinex for a cold
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006Have itchy palms and feet. Took Mucinex for a cold. Can this do something like this or is there something else that causes this?
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Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
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It’s possible that you are allergic to guaifenesin or some other ingredient of Mucinex. Discontinue use. If the itching does not ease and/or you develop rashes, call your [...]
Adult Bed Wetting Cause, Treatment, Bedwetting Help
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006I am hoping you could provide me with some direction. I have a strange problem and i’m confused about what to do next. I am a 26 year old woman, no kids, no major health problems. I take Ventolin and Flovent Inhalers (Ventolin since I was a kid, Flovent since December) for asthma and environmental [...]
Continue readingHypertension, Anxiety, Impotence, Fatigue, Sleep Disorder, Confusion
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006I was diagnosed with Hypertension in Febuary of 2006. Were some of my symptoms caused by Hypertension confusion, impotence, anxiety, always tired, or sometimes not being able to sleep all night. Not being able to get the words out in a conversation, feeling pressure inside me at times. There were times I would just cry [...]
Continue readingThroat Pain, Scratchy Throat, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Shooting Pain, Allergies, Smoker
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006I am 53 years old and have been a smoker for 6 years. I just recently noticed a deep pain in my throat. It’s not like any sore throat I’ve ever had. It comes and goes and shoots down into my upper chest area a little. My Lymph glands are swollen and my throat is [...]
Continue readingBirth Control Pill, Breakthrough Bleeding while on the pill
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006I started my fresh pack of contraceptive pills 9 days ago. After taking them for 6 days, i began to bleed, it is a lot darker than normal, but i am not experiencing any pain. It is not heavy at all. Could you tell me what this could be and if this is normal as [...]
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