I am female and 47. I have weakness in my left leg and have been progressively having more pain walking. I also have occasional pain in my left knee. An MRI reveals a pinched nerve at L2. My neurologist would like me to have a myelogram. I am deathly afraid of the epidural involved. 15 [...]
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Archive for November, 2006
Pain and Leg Weakness - MRI or Myelogram?
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006Headache, Seizures, AVM
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006How valid is a CT scan result? Isn’t it possible that if , let’s say an aneurysm, is very tiny it may not show up? I have a metal clip, so MRI’s are no good for me. I had an AVM removed years ago. I had a migraine last year that was the worse I [...]
Continue readingPaternity and Blood Type
Saturday, November 18th, 2006I have been wondering this question for the last fourteen years and have finally decided to ask it and just live with the consequences. So here goes my question: what is the likelihood of an ab neg. Blood type male and b positive blood type female producing an ab negative male child? [...]
Continue readingMetallic taste in mouth
Thursday, November 9th, 2006I have had a metalic, poison like taste in my mouth the last two days. I remember hearing that this is a sign of something. Do you know what it is?
Dr.Sinuhe Answers:
Thanks for your question. Metallic like taste in mouth may be due, for example, to medication (typically gold for rheumatoid arthritis, metronidazole [...]
Ankle Sprained, Swelling, Numbness - Fracture?
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006Hello,
I sprained my ankle 3 days ago.the pain is so bad is not going down. I feel a click in the joint. Now the bruising is everywhere and my foot is getting numb especially my toes. Help!
Dr. Joshua’s Answer
It’s possible that you have a fracture. It’s not possible to entirely rule out a fracture without [...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery and Stomach Cramps
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006Dear Dr. Joshua,?
I am a twenty seven year old woman that had gastric bypass surgery over?
three years ago. I have been experiencing some severe cramps in the right
side of my abdomen. Also, I have been having more migraine headaches alot
more often.The pain from both are so bad that I can no longer tolerate [...]
Stop Smoking Pill
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006Recently, 2-3 month ago I heard about a new pill, that suppose to help quitting smoking?
Whats the name and do you know of any results.
Dr. Joshua’s Answer
The pill in question is called bupropion, which is marketed by the trade name Zyban. In clinical studies, it has been found to approximately double your chances of quitting [...]
Clammy feeling, on Birth Control Pills
Monday, November 6th, 2006I’m 28 and about 4 months ago I started to get this clammy feeling. It starts mostly when I get out of the shower and lasts for hours. I will be sweaty during this period also. I am clammy around my mid section, back of neck and just have this “icky” feeling [...]
Continue readingSleepwalking
Monday, November 6th, 2006I have a 7 year old daughter who sleepwalks 3-4 times a week. As a baby she was not a good sleeper through the night till she was around one year. She has always been a restless sleeper. She kicks and is just everywhere. The sleepwalking is driving me crazy. Not only am I losing [...]
Continue readingBungee Jumping and Spine Injury
Monday, November 6th, 2006Dear Doctor,?
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I am 24 years old and I am involved in a number of active and extreme sports. I have not had any problems with my back up until now but I have been adviced not to do certain sports and I wanted to know the reason for this.?
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My friend has informed me that bungee [...]
