Jun 08, 2009 10:45AM in the Weight Loss & Healthy Lifestyle Expert Forum
Great to see you here! Welcome! I agree with Dr. Beckerman, if you lose a lot of weight, the sag can be pretty intolerable, and surgery can be very helpful! -enoch
Apr 30, 2009 11:36AM in the Swine Flu Community
this hits home for me as my son has asthma. i've been more strict with his inhalers and singulair to give him the best chance in case he gets it
Apr 30, 2009 11:31AM in the Swine Flu Community
don't be scared, be prepared! http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Jan 21, 2009 03:16PM in the Improve MedHelp Suggestions Community
there is not good evidence to suggest that regular BNP testing is any better than regular weight checking or other measures of progress and therapeutic benefit of treatment of Congestive Heart Failure. there is limited evidence to show that serial measurements of BNP after an acute coronary event, such as at 4 and 12 weeks afterwards, can provide prognosti...
Oct 16, 2008 06:11PM in the Back & Neck Community
Back pain is a common problem and I can tell you a general principle that people with symptoms like yours follow. After many evaluations by multiple physicians, a specialist in rib & back pain is the kind of physician you're looking for. A chiropractor can't help you order an MRI. 3 different kinds of specialists that do order MRIs for this area are: ...
Apr 22, 2008 07:59PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
Pain in the upper left thigh would not be a common symptom of poorly controlled diabetes Complications of a very elevated blood sugar include: - dehydration - confusion - breathing fast - urinating a lot These can be very dangerous, and you should see your doctor right away