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Medically Unable to Drive
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on June 22, 2011
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My sister has been on paid medical leave from her teaching job for over a year. She has chronic vertigo and can not drive. She has to get back to her job in Septembe...
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- Hi there, Well, I feel for your sister, as I have vertigo as well. I am able to drive, but when it first happened (from head trauma), I couldn't drive for 6 months. ...
- Federal law, American Disabilities Act, requires that disabilities be recognized and allowances made. It might be possible to eliminate the between schools travel if ...
- K., google "state services for disabled adults in MA" and see what comes up. My step dtr is disabled and there are services in place for her. Good luck!
Would You Let Your Teen Get a Twitter Account?
Asked by T.G. from St. Louis
on May 14, 2010
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Okay moms, I am pretty strick about internet and my kids. My 13 year old has a facebook account. We are friends of hers and we go into her account on occasion to mak...
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- I wouldn't. Teens are glued to their phones and computers too much as it is. Twitter is chatter about nothing. She can just call her friends if she needs to share s...
- I manage 4 Twitter accounts - 1 personal, and 3 professional for my company as a Social Media Specialist. I see NO harm in getting a Twitter account. Personally, I...
- I have one and no, I wouldn't allow a teenager to have one. They just don't have the maturity and "social filter" needed that would allow you to decipher between what...
Seeking Recommendations for a New Doctor for ME!
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 12, 2010
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My New Years resolution was to take better care of my 45 yo self. Have not been seeing eye to eye with my Doctor for a few years - after a 15 year relationship. Any ...
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- It's been many years, but when I lived in that area I really loved my doctor, Dr. Lynda Lane, who is in the Lakeview/north Lincoln park area near the lake. http://...
- I highly recommend Dr. Maria Reyes at Women's Health Resources, out of Illinois Masonic Hospital (Advocate). ###-###-####. Office is at 3000 N. Halsted. I have seen ...
- I absolutely love my internist, Dr Shelia Bhagavan, at Primary Care Mediacal Associates in Lincoln Park. She is so thorough and always remembers conversations we've ha...
Migraine Prevention and Treatment
Asked by G.E. from Hartford
on February 2, 2011
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I'm wondering what you do to prevent migraines (if you get them) and once you have one, what do you do to treat it? I'm interested in natural remedies as well as medi...
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- I know how you feel..migranes are the worst! I have been living with them for 22 years now! Done every testing I could think of..allergist, ENT specialist and neurolo...
- I saw all kinds of specialists and had tests done. Nobody could tell me why I get my migraines. They started at 16, some people told me I would outgrow them, I never d...
- ACUPUNCTURE. Seriously. It works.
Dermatologist Recommendation
Asked by M.K. from St. Louis
on April 25, 2008
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Does anyone know of a good, reasonable dermatologist for the typical 13 & 15 year old acne battle? I'm guessing this isn't going to be covered by insurance but I woul...
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- Dr Dolores Tucker - St. Lukes Medical Buildings is a soft spoken kind Doctor she treated both of my brothers teenage acne and has treated my husband I for various skin...
- A dermatologist we've had good luck with is Dr. Kandula. She is located at Ballas and Hwy 40. I believe the address is 777 Ballas Rd. We haven't used her for the te...
- I don't know what an uncovered office visit would cost but check when making the appointment. Dr. Lynn Cornelius is very good. She is located off of Olive close to B...
My Husband Is Severely Depressed and Has Finally Agreed to Get Help- but WHERE??
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on July 14, 2008
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OK girls, the hubby is depressed and slightly OCD. When I say depressed I am talking about long term stuff- like since his teen years. His moods have been dark lately ...
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- I am a licensed counselor, so I am writing this from a professional perspective. If your husband is admitting to suicidal thoughts, he needs to be assessed right away ...
- Have him go to your family dr. He needs to tell them what is going on. You may need to go with him. I suggest Lexapro. Both my husband and my father take this medi...
- The Holinar Group at Medical City Dallas is wonderful. It sounds like he really does need meds, because he did all the right natural things and you said he's stil...
Pediatrician for Teen Grandson with Oregon Health Plan
Asked by R.M. from Portland
on January 23, 2011
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I am looking for a Portland area pediatrician who is good with teens, and who takes the Oregon Health Plan. Thank you for any suggestions.
And yes, thanks for the su...
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- Try Broadway Clinic on 42nd and Broadway (east side). Any of their Pediatricians are good. I know they accept cash payments, I think they take OHP. Good Luck!
- I highly recommend Dr. Monique Pritchard at Sellwood Medical Clinic. She is AMAZING with the kids and has a wonderful outlook on their health, and teaching them how t...
- You are going to have to pick one from your package...do you have an open card? Or CareOregon, Kaiser, Providence, etc? So mentioning that will be helpful.
Seeking a Recommendation for a Laser Hair Professional in Queens or Long Island
Asked by M.P. from New York
on April 26, 2008
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Does anyone know of a resonable laser hair removal professional (preferably under medical supervision). They would be working on a 15 year old girl. Thanks for any a...
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- Advanced Laser on Glen Cove Road in Roslyn
- hi, my brother in law owns a laser hair removal/skin care company called skintopia. they are in the cactus salon in plainview, the technicians are all licensed, experi...
- Call Dr Eliza in New Hyde Park (Lake Success). She is young but extremely competent, very kind and I believe her prices are reasonable.
Change in Diet = Breaking Nails!
Asked by L.N. from Benton Harbor
on February 27, 2009
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Hi Mommas!
I am a former licensed Nail Tech and I am stumped. At the beginning of the year, my husband and I made a commitment to healthy(er) eating. We are eatin...
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- Hi L.. I have a book called You Are What You Eat (Dr. Gillian McKeith). For breaking nails, the book says it may be sign of calcium, zinc, or essential fatty acid def...
- Are you taking any medications, or using too many products on your nails? I once had lots of ridges, weak nails from taking too many migraine drugs, and when I stopped...
- Our bodies really are unique and complicated, aren't they? That used to be the story of my life. Now I take high quality dietary supplements that are isotonic (they ...
Help with a Mother That Acts like a Teen!
Asked by R.B. from Atlanta
on March 7, 2011
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Hi,
let me first start off, my hubby an i live with my mother at the moment, we have a 2 year old together, Right now were here due to were in the process of buying ...
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- I agree with all of the previous posters about the help you need to get. I just want to add that you please please don't assume your brother is okay with all of this....
- If you are having a problem with the situation now, do you think it will improve just because you move next door? Probably not. Granny and brother will just move in ...
- Well, you are in a mess. It sounds like your mother still has a major problem with drinking, and it's saddest of all for your little brother. Your granny needs special...
