I'm looking into having a midwife assisted birth in the Iowa City area in March. Anybody have any suggestions? I am completely unfamiliar with the options available there.
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posted by Foam Pants
on Aug 20, 2012 -
5 answers
Having a hard time getting a doctor's appointment, feeling run down and probably anemia has gotten VERY bad. Ok to wait, or step up the urgency?
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posted by Caravantea
on Aug 17, 2012 -
18 answers
My psychiatrist's office is behaving in an incompetent manner and I am furious. Aside from finding another doctor, how should I handle this?
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posted by desjardins
on Aug 14, 2012 -
30 answers
Looking for an obstetrician in Minneapolis or St. Paul, as well as general guidance on natural childbirth options/timelines.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2012 -
9 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
My colorectal surgeon has only done a proctoscopy and says the blood in my stool is coming from my hemorrhoids. He wants to treat with sclerotherapy, but I don't want that kind of intervention and still have a weird feeling in my descending colon. What's the medical best practice in a case like this?
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posted by rhombus
on Jul 24, 2012 -
16 answers
recommendationfilter: Anyone have a good lead on a friendly and knowledgeable Ob/Gyn in Boston?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 20, 2012 -
6 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
LA filter: I'm looking for recommendations for various kinds of doctors in the Echo Park/Silverlake/Los Feliz/Eagle Rock areas.
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posted by tacoma1
on Jul 3, 2012 -
5 answers
Austin-filter: I dislocated my kneecap and am looking for a recommendation for a sports medicine doctor who will give me a thorough exam including a knee MRI and who will advocate a conservative (non-surgical) approach unless surgery is absolutely necessary. They must take Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Thanks Metafilter, I know you can solve this!
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posted by xenophile
on Jun 30, 2012 -
5 answers
Because of a change in insurance policies, I need to find a new orthopedist. Does anyone have any experience with NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases or any recommendations in NYC?
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posted by newpotato
on Jun 29, 2012 -
5 answers
My girlfriend just got a cut on her leg from a glass table, about 1/4" deep, maybe a little deeper. We think she needs stitches or at least antibiotics, but she doesn't have health insurance. What is the cheapest option to get looked at and treated?
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Jun 29, 2012 -
23 answers
Dealing with feeling lousy, and possibly capital-D depressed, when swamped with school demands and most of all, terribly uncomfortable with seeing doctors. How?
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posted by undue influence
on Jun 19, 2012 -
8 answers
Finding an endometriosis surgeon in New York City...what's with this "out-of-network" business? I am scared, and I can't find a doctor that will see me.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 14, 2012 -
11 answers
How do i talk to my doctor about switching my prescription from Vicodin(hydrocodone)/Tramadol to oxycodone?
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posted by isopropyl
on Jun 8, 2012 -
17 answers
Very nearsighted woman in need of new prescription. Looking for general advice in finding an eye doctor or recommendations in Southeastern Michigan*. Snowflake: No insurance.
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posted by royalsong
on Jun 6, 2012 -
9 answers
I've been experiencing some troubling symptoms with increasing frequency and severity, namely vertigo and tinnitus. They're affecting daily life to such an extent that I know something needs to be done. What kind of doctor should I visit, and can these symptoms be alleviated in the meantime?
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posted by cp311
on May 23, 2012 -
19 answers
Going to the gynecologist tomorrow: What to ask/test for and should I use my insurance?
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2012 -
4 answers
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
So, I think I might be depressed, but I'm not sure, and I'm worried my doctor will think I'm just whining about nothing.
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posted by puppetofsocks
on May 8, 2012 -
30 answers
I've been experiencing sore knees after running and I think it's time for me to seek some professional help. Where should I go for help? I was going to make an appointment with my primary care doctor, but I'm afraid he's not going to be able to help me much. Should I go straight to a physical therapist or a sports doctor or orthopedist? I just want to be able to run without pain again.
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posted by mbidi
on May 3, 2012 -
11 answers
At a physical checkup I met a med-school student who was touring around with the doctor learning to diagnose, etc. She seemed sweet. Would it be weird to call the office and ask her to lunch?
posted by uncannyslacks
on May 1, 2012 -
27 answers
Have you had laser eye surgery in Philadelphia? Can you tell me your overall experiences? Can anyone tell me the approximate costs for the surgery and the normal year's worth of check-ups required, and can you recommend a provider in this area?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Apr 10, 2012 -
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My 12-year-old wants to get her ears pierced, and I'm wondering about the pros and cons of having it done at a doctor's office versus at the mall. Any advice or experiences from the hive mind comparing these two options would be much appreciated.
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posted by plantbot
on Mar 24, 2012 -
67 answers
Have you been diagnosed with hypoglycemia? Has that diagnosis been helpful?
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posted by aetg
on Mar 16, 2012 -
4 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
I am looking for a Throat and vocal specialist in the Metro Detroit area.
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posted by eve28
on Feb 2, 2012 -
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So I've been watching 1970's Doctor Who on the BBC iPlayer. The Tom Baker section lists stories available on the iPlayer as 1,2,3,4,5,9,10,12,13,14 (this is nothing to do with any other story numbering). Is there a trick to getting the missing numbers (6,7,8,11), or did they just err? And does anyone know if there is more classic Who likely to be added in the future?
posted by jjderooy
on Feb 2, 2012 -
7 answers
Primary care doctor and hospital/clinic recommendations in NYC, Manhattan, preferably below 34th.
I am helping someone choose a new primary care doctor. We are leaning towards a practitioner who is affiliated with a good sized
clinic or practice for one stop shopping convenience.
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posted by flummox
on Jan 27, 2012 -
7 answers
Can you recommend a good sports doctor in NYC? (Need treatment for a rock climbing shoulder injury.)
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posted by Eshkol
on Jan 26, 2012 -
6 answers
So I just relocated to a new city, but need a prescription refill before I see my new primary care physician - what are my options?
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posted by deliriouscool
on Jan 24, 2012 -
11 answers
I have self-diagnosed the lump on the inside of my left wrist as a ganglion cyst. My GP's on a vacation for two weeks. This isn't urgent, is it? I can wait till he gets back, right guys?
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posted by sively
on Jan 23, 2012 -
18 answers
What can cause knee stiffness and pain in less than a week without any distinct injury? And when is this an emergency?
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posted by NikitaNikita
on Jan 21, 2012 -
8 answers
Hello So Cal! I need doctor recommendations in the San Diego area.
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posted by Opal
on Jan 20, 2012 -
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