Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Occupational Health & Safety (Expert Forum)
Please help me help my dad.
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Lifespan Occupational Health Services
Providence - RI
This forum is for questions and support regarding Occupational Health & Safety questions pertaining to: Blood Borne Exposures (Needle sticks), Chemical Safety-Spills-Exposure, Confined Spaces, Corporate Planning, Ergonomics, Fire Safety-Exposure, Industrial Hygiene, Hazard Communication, Hazardous Material Handling and Shipping, Health and Productivity Management, Indoor Air Quality, Injuries in the workplace, Noise-induced hearing loss, Nanotechnology and your health, Occupational Asthma, Pandemic Influenza (“FLU”), Personal Protective Equipment, Risk Communication, Safe Lifting Techniques, Workers compensation
 |
Please help me help my dad.
by HelpmyDad541, Mar 26, 2008 03:53PM
My dad recently got a new job about 1 and 1/2 weeks ago and now he currently works on the 18th floor. He talks about having persistent sweaty hands and not being able to stay up there to work for long periods of time. He consistenly has to come back down after feeling sick to get a breather and then goes back up. I think he has developed a fear of heights and if something isnt done soon then he may lose his job. Please I dont know what else to do because the doctors office wont return my phone calls and I hate to see him all worked up. Please tell me if there's anything he can do or any medication that he can take or ANYTHING at all that I can do. Thank you for reading this and I hope that there's a way that you could help me.
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Mar 29, 2008 09:52PM
, Mar 29, 2008 09:52PM
To: HelpmyDad541
Hello,
I'd recommend that your dad see his primary care provider as a place to start. Medications are probably not the place to start for your dad. Counseling (cognitive behavioral therapy), biofeedback, and talk therapy under the direction of a specialist are other options.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
I'd recommend that your dad see his primary care provider as a place to start. Medications are probably not the place to start for your dad. Counseling (cognitive behavioral therapy), biofeedback, and talk therapy under the direction of a specialist are other options.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Communities
Ask a Doctor Forums
Tools and Applications
Personal Information
Medical Information
Doctors and Partners