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What Does My Cholesterol Number Mean?
We received a question from one of our readers: When my total cholesterol, good and bad chol are all within range -can triglycerides by 140? How is it figured out?? My answer: Hi! These lab results can be really confusing A general rule of thumb for most patients to figure out your cholesterol is… [...]
I Can’t Get Enough Blood for my Glucometer!
Here is a question we received from a woman with diabetes… I am diabetic and i am not bleeding enough to take my blood sugar had to prick my self 6 times to get enough? I had to prick myself 6 times to get enough blood; blood sugar was 437 why was i not bleeding [...]
Where can I Find Primatene Mist Inhalers?
Primatene Mist inhalers were the only OTC inhalers left on the market…now they are slowly being taken off the market. This is because since 2006 all CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) inhalers have been taken off the market. This is because CFCs are considered bad for the environment. It has been harder and harder to find pharmacies that carry Primatene [...]
Lipitor is Available in Generic!
It has been a while coming but here it is….Lipitor is available in generic -atorvastatin!! Atorvastatin is now the strongest generic available. It lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) more then any other generic available. The most used statin medications are simvastatin (generic), Crestor (brand) and Lipitor. If you physician switches you from one of the other [...]
Treatment for Ingrown Toenails
We received this question recently: I have an ingrown toenail. It’s hurting less and the top is white. I do not want to go to a doctor. Is this ok? My mom said that I just have to keep cutting it and it will just work itself out. Is there any way I can prevent [...]
How to Use Tampons
We received this question from one of our younger members… I am afraid to put in a tampon. I’m 13 and i’ve had my period for about a year. All the while i’ve been using pads. I just got my period again today. (bummer, right?) and on Wednesday i’m leaving to go up to my [...]
My Period Hurts!
We received this question from one of our younger readers: I have had really bad belly aches and diarrhea -will this go away when my period stops? My reply: Yes, it should go away when your period stops. You can also take some ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to help with the diarrhea and bellyache. Please see [...]
H. Pylori Treatment
Here is a question we received about H.Pylori: Hi there! This question is NOT for me but for a friend…She has H. Pylori and this is the 2nd time that she’s had it…She doesn’t want to take the reflux meds because, for some crazy reason, it makes her lose hair…She really wants to know how [...]
Can I have Diabetes and Anemia?
Here is a question that we were asked by one of our younger subscribers: Can I have diabetes and anemia at the same time? I already have anemia but my body started changing lately ,I started going to the bathroom a lot ,drinking lots of water ,and I feel really tired all the time! is it [...]
Question of the Day
Here are a few questions that have been posted on Question of the Day. As I have said before, I really enjoy this page and all the random and funky questions that get asked -please keep ‘em coming! Leave a comment or question! You’ve heard it before but it bears repeating – there are no [...]
