Problem is that I'm losing steam at this point, facing many more years of school ahead of me if I'm accepted into professional school. How I can shake the feelings of uncertaintly as I keep plugging away?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Apr 7, 2013 -
20 answers
I am looking for alternatives for the standard "doctor sees you for five minutes and prescribes drugs for whatever ails you."
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posted by 7life
on Nov 28, 2012 -
29 answers
Am I wrong about how primary care vs. specialists works or is my doctor's offfice badly managed?
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posted by Jahaza
on Oct 23, 2012 -
22 answers
Good afternoon. I am in the market for a doctor, of the general practitioner variety, a dentist and a new laboratory in NYC. Any referrals you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Aug 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Are there risks in having botox injections for a neutropenia sufferer?
A relation of mine is determined to have botox injections to get rid of wrinkles, however, they suffer badly from cyclic neutropenia which means that their immune system is often weak and have white blood cell issues and consequently they get infections frequently. I am aware that botox is botulinum toxin and I have kept trying to persuade her to see her doctor before having botox injections, to check whether they are safe for her in light of neutropenia. She is desperate to go ahead with this and it is hard to persuade her to get medical advice on this. From a layman's perspective, I am concerned that this may be dangerous for her.
Does anybody with medical knowledge, perhaps haematology, know if this botox is safe for neutropenia sufferers?
Many thanks!
posted by conrad101
on Jul 20, 2012 -
1 answer
My doctor prescribed Lopressor in place of an anti anxiety medication. Should I get a second opinion?
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posted by xbeautychicx
on May 22, 2012 -
16 answers
Why can't duloxetine (cymbalta) be prescribed to me? Is there some kind of restriction in the UK.
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posted by conrad101
on May 17, 2012 -
7 answers
Should I seek a second opinion about possible physiological sources of my fatigue, depression, and anxiety before contacting a psychiatrist?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
16 answers
You are a Pharmacist or DoctorFilter: What it like to get into (and be) in these professions?
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posted by raccoon409
on Aug 8, 2011 -
12 answers
[BrooklynFilter] I need a good GP, preferably in south Brooklyn, who takes GHI.
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posted by griphus
on Jul 18, 2011 -
0 answers
I'm looking to find doctors who practice private/concierge medicine in Europe and Asia. These doctors typically charge an upfront fee and gives you significantly more attention (ie, he has 500 instead of 3000 patients; is available immediately 24/7). They usually practice family medicine or internal medicine.
This type of doctor is growing in the US, but I can't seem to find them elsewhere in the world...
posted by JiffyQ
on Apr 20, 2011 -
9 answers
Can anyone recommend a good doctor in the Greenpoint or Williamsburg area of Brooklyn? (A general practitioner, specifically.)
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posted by tweebiscuit
on Mar 17, 2011 -
4 answers
I collapsed this morning. I know you're not my doctor and I know I need to see one, but I can't afford to unless it's immediately life-threatening. Can you help me figure out what might be wrong with me?
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posted by Night_owl
on Jan 23, 2011 -
74 answers
You are not a doctor, but you can hopefully help me determine which kind I need to go to.
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posted by olinerd
on Sep 17, 2010 -
16 answers
My little brother is re-taking the internal medicine medical boards and I'm trying to get a better understanding of how much he needs to increase his score.
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posted by petestein1
on Aug 17, 2010 -
1 answer
Can anybody recommend a great GP in Madison, Wisconsin, USA?
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posted by rbs
on May 20, 2010 -
6 answers
I have the opportunity to get into a pathology residency programme in Singapore. Does anyone have any idea what pathology will be like as a medical specialty?
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posted by ianK
on Mar 24, 2010 -
5 answers
My feet are in pain. What kind of doctor should I go to? I've heard that podiatry is sort of a dubious branch of medicine.
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posted by Sloop John B
on May 19, 2009 -
17 answers
Where can I find references and referrals for a good Orthopedic / Sports Medicine Surgeon
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posted by mi6op
on May 2, 2009 -
6 answers
What are some in the field jobs that involve studying the environment seeking medical advances? A friend asked me the following question, and I looked around and was stumped by it. A couple basic things came to my attention, like tracking the spread of different illnesses in developing countries and passing out vaccines, but I hope I'm missing something.
"What branch of biology encompasses the outdoor study of plants, animals, environments, and whatever else in order to find medical advancements?
You see in movies people hunting in the amazon for weird plants in order to cure diseases. Is this a real profession?
Could I really go to Africa to study a plague because the genetic information found within it could lead to a cure for cancer?"
posted by Tres
on Feb 24, 2009 -
11 answers
I will be returning briefly to the US after 6 months abroad and I would like to partake in some of that wonderful US healthcare before I head back abroad. I have a couple of questions.
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posted by andoatnp
on Feb 18, 2009 -
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I'm a doctor in private practice. I love to blog, just not about medicine. I like to do more personal writing, post photos and links, creative projects, write about recent trips, my city, etc (i.e. nothing political, offensive).
How would you feel if you found your doctor's personal blog?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2008 -
33 answers
US doctor question: do general practitioners practice real diagnosis anymore? Every doctor my wife and I have gone to in the past ten years has turned out to be incompetent or disinterested in doing more than the bare minimum.
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posted by crapmatic
on Aug 11, 2008 -
28 answers
Will my doctor switch me from an OTC medication to prescription if I just ask nicely?
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posted by 0xFCAF
on Feb 12, 2008 -
15 answers
I am going to visit a doctor, but my Bluecross Blueshield/billing will not show his name and instead will show the doctor he reports to (according to the frond desk person), since he isn't in today. Sounds kind of strange to me. Is there anything I should be asking/should be aware of? (Or is this normal?)
posted by parma
on Dec 6, 2007 -
6 answers
What is the difference between a DO and an MD? Is one particularly suited to treat certain types of illnesses/conditions better than the other?
posted by dancinglamb
on Oct 3, 2007 -
13 answers
Seeking a new internist, family doctor, and wonder what Board Certified means as relevant to credentials
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posted by Postroad
on Apr 10, 2006 -
6 answers
While reading
this excellent thread, an interesting question popped into my mind - why was bloodletting so popular for so long when it so obviously doesn't work?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Dec 23, 2005 -
27 answers
Need help with a condescending doctor. This may be girls-only so if you have a problem with words like "ovaries," goodbye. It also involves my being a fat girl, so if you have the HURF DURF BUTTER EATER attitude, goodbye as well. [a lot mi]
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posted by u.n. owen
on Feb 16, 2005 -
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