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Maybe You Can Help Figure Out What Doctors Cant
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on August 3, 2009
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Hi Moms! I wanted to know if any of you can help figure out whats going on with me. I have been having constant pain in my lower back and arounded my ovaries (in that ...
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- Wow Nichole! Its C. H, Mother of 5 & EMT, this was a tough email to respond to because there are sooooo many different variables. I will narrow this down to one su...
- wow - that sounds really terrible. It could be that the symptoms are separate. If you are having fatigue and forgetfulness then I would have your thyroid checked (simp...
- I was also going to suggest having your gallbladder looked at if they haven't already done so. Good luck!
Runner's Remedy for Shin Splints?
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on July 15, 2009
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I am trying to get back into running but my shin splints are getting in the way. Any runners out there have any suggestions for getting rid of/alleviating shin splint...
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- I was recently turned on to self myofascial release to help get rid of my shin splints. To help mine, I had to back off on high impact workouts for a while. I did lots...
- I know the feeling. I had them last night. I did end up taking Ibuprophen. It helped to have my Husband hold the electric massageron my legs next to the shin bone. ...
- Good Job! I had a hard time with shin splints for years, but once I seriously got into running the muscles strengthened themselves. The Runner's Repair Manual says...
About to Be Referred to Pain Management Specialist
Asked by J.O. from Dallas
on January 17, 2009
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My doctor has been unable to help me control my pain. I take a Depo Medrol shot every two weeks and it lasts about one week. I take other daily pain meds and Celebre...
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- My opinion is to follow your gut feeling. If you would feel more comfortable with a new doc then you should get one.
- Get a second opionon for sure, you are in charge of your body , and if you don't feel comfortable with something someone suggests, check it out. YOu didn't say what k...
- I agree with most of the responses: get a second opinion. This is your money, but more than that, it is your body, which is already in pain, you don't need more caused...
"Growing Pains"
Asked by K.F. from San Antonio
on October 29, 2007
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I was just wondering if anybody else is having the same issue. I have a wonderful 3 year old little boy who is very active. He started having "growing pains" around th...
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- I have 2 boys with them and no broken bones. Hot baths and tylenol are how we treat them. We also have used the KY warming gel.... Yes it works. (Not just for FUN an...
- Ok...try having him drink some extra milk each day, eating bananas, or potatoes...all 3 have the extra calcium/potassium/magnesium that help with cramps. You said he b...
- Poor little guy!! Could it be cramps? Is he getting enough potasium or magnesium. I know he's young, but some nights my legs just hurt so bad or I'll get cramps. I do ...
