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		<title>Side Effects of Verapamil, Constipation, Abdominal Discomfort</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2007/01/05/side-effects-of-verapamil-constipation-abdominal-discomfort/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Internal Medicine</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Medication</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[My doctor put me on Calan a few months ago because I have been diagnosed with Right Ventricular Ectopy and Mitral Valve Prolapse.  The pharmacy gave me the generic form called Verapamil.  Since I began taking this medication I have gained weight and I have had problems with constipation and upper abdominal discomfort. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms or Something Else?</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/12/27/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-symptoms-or-something-else/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Family Doctor</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Fatigue</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Internal Medicine</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Mental Health</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Muscles and Bones</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was hoping you could give me advice with regards to a series of symptoms that nobody has been able to explain, despite my seeing many doctors and having many tests.
It all started when I was 12 when I woke up randomly with back pain. I&#8217;m pretty active, so I wrote it off as overdoing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shortness of Breath, Bloating, Hot Flashes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 09:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Family Doctor</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Hormones</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Internal Medicine</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Women's Health</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been ill for a few weeks.  I had mono about 5 yrs ago.  I had blood transfusions about 10 yrs ago. Im a 27 yr old female.  I have been bloated so bad you&#8217;d swear im 4 months pregnant but Im not and I have gotten my period 3 times [...]]]></description>
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		<title>High Cholesterol - Role of Hepatitis?</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/11/25/high-cholesterol-role-of-hepatitis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2006 10:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
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	<dc:subject>Hepatitis</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Doctor,
I am a 34 yr old male who recently came back from the doctor with some not so good news.  It turns our that my cholesterol is a very high 292 with an extremely high LDL count, a 219.  I am relatively healthy and active; I am 6 ft tall and weigh [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clammy feeling, on Birth Control Pills</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/11/06/clammy-feeling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Blood Pressure</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Diabetes</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Family Doctor</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Hormones</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Women's Health</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;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 &#8220;icky&#8221; feeling [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Statins and Grapefruit Juice</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Family Doctor</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Internal Medicine</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Medication</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Why is one not supposed to have grapefruit or grapefruit juice when on Lipitor?
Dr. Joshua&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Very High Blood Pressure</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/11/01/very-high-blood-pressure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Blood Pressure</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Family Doctor</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Internal Medicine</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[I 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unmotivated, Sleepy - Depression?</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/11/01/unmotivated-sleepy-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Family Doctor</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Fatigue</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Hormones</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Mental Health</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[My 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&#8217;t live at home because [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Much Should I Weigh? Body Mass Index Calculator</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/08/28/how-much-should-i-weigh/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Back Pain</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Blood Pressure</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Diabetes</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Family Doctor</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Fatigue</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Internal Medicine</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Men's Health</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Muscles and Bones</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Stomach-Colon-IBS-Reflux</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Surgery</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Weight Loss - Obesity</dc:subject>
	<dc:subject>Women's Health</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[How much should I weigh?

Weight is one of the most significant factors that affect your health, and, even more importantly, this is one factor you can actively do something about. 
Below you can find a simple calculator. Use it to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Enter your height and weight, then look at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insulin Treatment in Type 2 Diabetes</title>
		<link>http://www.drjoshua.com/2006/08/10/insulin-treatment-in-type-2-diabetes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Joshua</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Diabetes</dc:subject><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[ I am 27 years old, and have been a diagnosed diabetic since age 11. I have been controlled by diet and oral medication until last week when my doctor recommended I begin Insulin. My sugars on the oral medication were never above 12, so I my body must be capable of producing some Insulin [...]]]></description>
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