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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Alternative medicine for side effects of chemo

Question My father-in-law was going to have surgery to remove stomach and thorax cancer. But it turned out to be inoperable. He intends to follow through with chemotherapy and radiation to prolong his life. Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Atrial fibrillation and alcohol

Question I have AF (atrial fibrillation). I'm 45 and lead a fairly hectic business life. A friend told me it was because I drink alcohol, but I'm not a heavy drinker. Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Hashimoto's disease

Question My aunt has been told she's got Hashimoto's disease. It's something to do with the thyroid gland in her neck. Can you tell me more about it? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Numb toes and feet

Question My feet and legs are numb and it feels like they are asleep all the time. It started with tingling and numbness in the toes. I have been seeing my family doctor and a neurologist and we are getting nowhere. Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Acute renal colic

Question I've had several attacks of renal colic, which were very, very, painful indeed. The doctors gave me shots for the pain, but they made me throw up repeatedly. Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

Question I've been diagnosed with something called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. I get dizzy when I lean my head back too far. I'm male, 70, and in good health, otherwise. Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Scleroderma morphea

Question My niece has been diagnosed with morphea scleroderma on her face. She's only 11. Can you tell me more about this condition? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Pulmonary hypertension

Question What is pulmonary hypertension, and what causes it? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

The best weight-control diet

Question Is there any way to combine all the good things from the new low-carb diets and come out with something that's really healthy? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Fecal incontinence treatments

Question My 70-year-old husband leaks a little stool from time to time. He can't help it, but it's very embarrassing and demoralizing. Can anything be done? Read more

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