My husband recently had an MRI on his neck. His primary care physician told him he has a 100% blockage on the left side in his carotid artery. The right side is fine. He then made an appointment for him to see a vascular doctor in February of 2007. I’m worried about the appointment being [...]
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Archive for November, 2006
Carotid Artery Blockage - Vascular Surgery?
Thursday, November 2nd, 2006Statins and Grapefruit Juice
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006Why is one not supposed to have grapefruit or grapefruit juice when on Lipitor?
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
Because they compete against each other in the liver - meaning that grapefruit juice will cause the liver to metabolize (eliminate) less Lipitor, possibly leading to increased and even toxic levels of the drug in the body.
Lipitor (atorvastatin) levels have [...]
Bad Stomach Pains, Bloody Stool
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006my friend has real bad stomach pains-but doesn’t have the internet to look this up on his own. he says his gut constantly hurts and sometimes has bloody stool. he says it’s not a cramping feeling-it’s just in his lowing gut. it hurts him so bad be can’t hardly stand up stright. [...]
Continue readingPercocet abuse and abscesses
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006Can overuse or abuse of percocet cause abscesses?
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
While the drug itself will not directly cause abscesses, overuse of Percocet or any other drug containing acetaminophen can cause liver damage, which in turn can result in various problems including lowered immune system response, and that may put you at risk for infections, including abscesses.
Very High Blood Pressure
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006I am very concerned about my 25 year old son. He took his blood pressure with my wrist monitor yesterday evening and it registered 265/165. We do have a history of heart disease on both sides of the family. First question is how reliable are wrist monitors and should we really be [...]
Continue readingUnmotivated, Sleepy - Depression?
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006My son is 19. Since graduation from high school in May 2005, he has steadily become unmotivated to do anything. He started college, but then quit going. He works only occasionally. He sleeps all day, literally all day, then sleeps at night too. He doesn’t live at home because [...]
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