Help me find an article I remember reading about someone who cured their tennis elbow by (accidentally?) burning their elbow with a soldering iron. [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2008 - 4 answers

My doctor put me on a new brand of birth control (Lybrel, which claims to "remove your period"). After one month, my period started and has not stopped--and I am almost completely done with month two. It is aggravating. How can I stop my period? [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2008 - 28 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. [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2008 - 28 answers

Are expensive, precautionary tests for health preventive maintenance an abuse of the medical system? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 16 answers

Putting a child under the age of two on Children's Claritin for his allergies...advice, or first-hand anecdotes? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 16 answers

Is it possible to get an MRI and have it read, without a referral? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 12 answers

Medfilter: For those of you who are familiar with PubMed, is there some super-secret way to access the full articles on that site, or is it just abstracts? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 21 answers

URGENT: House guest dropped klonopin (clonazepam) on the floor, possible reactions if found by our dogs? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Advice for treating some ridiculously persistent plantar warts? What remedies do you know that have been successful after all others have failed? Is there anyone who specializes in treating plantar warts? (In the Boston area.) [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 15 answers

MCAT filter: Is timing everything? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I saw a guy today who had something going on with his legs that I was curious about. He was wearing shorts and had these sort of flesh-colored "sleeves" over both legs and what looked like some sort of therapeutic boot with a very thick sole or padding. He walked as though he had a prosthetic leg, but these were not like any prosthetics I have ever seen. He didn't have a cane, crutches or any other sort of assistance. Any ideas what this was all about?
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 8 answers

I don’t know whether to be an doctor or go into an allied health field, like physician’s assistant or nurse-practitioner. I want to be in-between Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman and the guy who gets his door knocked on by the gangster late at night and then takes the bullets out on his kitchen table: a healthcare provider who serves a community and is able to really make connections with people. More inside... [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 10 answers

How worried should I be about the side effects of this medicine? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 17 answers

My friend is going on a 2-week vacation in the Netherlands starting tomorrow night. Her brother did something to his knee a couple of days ago and they're worried that it'll need more medical attention later. What's medical care like for tourists in the Netherlands? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 5 answers

What does it take to be a doctor (MD)? And what does it take to be a doctor (PhD)? Torn about what path to pursue, [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2008 - 12 answers

My prescription is ourageous for brand name temazepam and my pharmacy doesn't offer any generics of it. Why would one pharmacy carry it and others not? Where can I find it.
posted on May 20, 2008 - 4 answers

What should a well-stocked medicine cabinet contain? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 30 answers

I have relatives in Japan who want me to mail them some over-the-counter medicines--specifically, extra-strength Tylenol and Sudafed (the new kind, without pseudoephedrine.) Both are legal in Japan and would be for their personal use only. So how do I find out how much of each I can mail them at once?
posted on May 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me find medical insurance in Boston. [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 8 answers

If we always hear, "They could've beaten his cancer if they'd only found it sooner," then why aren't we all getting screened for cancer long before the doctor orders the tests? What tests can I get now (MRI? CT?) to check for such things? I assume that money is the issue (isn't it always?), but if I'm willing to spend the cash, what do I need to do for me and for my family members?
posted on May 13, 2008 - 16 answers

What's the best health advice you ever received? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 56 answers

Is it safe to mix 24 hour Loratadine (Claritin) with 25-50 Diphenhydramin HCl (Benadryl)? My allergies are killing me and the loratadine does not seem to be doing the job.
posted on May 6, 2008 - 29 answers

Medical Filter. Recently (in the past month or so), one of my legs seems to have either grown longer than the other one, or one has shrunk. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 11 answers

Is anybody aware of potential risks in increasing my dose of Lunesta beyond 3 mg? I have found that 3 mg of Lunesta doesn't always (in fact, only half the time) help me to sleep. Since my pills come in 3 mg form, I'm thinking of splitting them and taking 4.5 mg. I'm not on any other medications and won't be drinking when I take these.
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Two-year old caught his thumb in a door. After two hours, the child no longer complained of pain, was using thumb fine. No swelling, cuts, or outward signs of trauma. However, the thumb "clicks" and locks in a straight position if the child extends his thumb. Is this a permanent injury? What damage was sustained? What should we ask the doctor when we visit? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 10 answers

What's the cheapest way for me to get a prescription for asthma medicine? I've had asthma most of my life but it 'disappeared' for a few years. It's back now and I need a refillable prescription for albuterol inhalers. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Educational Opportunity or Con Job? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 16 answers

Seeking either a recommendation for a cardiologist in Seattle or some pointers on how to find a good one. [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Upon googling a doctor I just made an appointment with, I discovered he was convicted of 2nd degree aggravated harassment. What does this mean given that it was listed on a page of professional discipline cases? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 15 answers

Does it matter if I take a 24-hour allergy pill at 10am or 10pm as long as I take it at the same time every day? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Will my doctor switch me from an OTC medication to prescription if I just ask nicely? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 15 answers

Seasonal allergy relief: I've read a bunch of the previous questions, but was wondering about allergy medicines that have gone prescription to over-the-counter or brand-name to generic since last spring. I know there's a generic Zyrtec now, but was wondering if there are any others that might be more affordable/available than they were last spring.
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Calling ikkyu2: How is a clinical diagnosis of AIDS (as distinct from HIV infection) made? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a respected, progressive psychiatrist in Chicagoland and am having a hard time finding a database of rankings or respected professionals. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking for a quick and easy online way to search the medical/scientific literature for new publications on a particular group of topics. [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Why don't insurance companies cover or help cover gym memberships? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 24 answers

Medical School Interview (MMI Style) Tips? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 1 answers

What is, and how useful is, if at all, interferential electrotherapy? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 8 answers

How do loratadine and diphenhydramine HCI work? Specifically, how is it that both can help control allergies, yet have different side effects? I'm particularly interested in how loratadine works without causing sleepiness, while a single 25 mg capsule of diphenhydramine is able to knock me out in a matter of minutes.
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Does the cold temperature outside destroy my mail-order medication? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 3 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 on Dec 6, 2007 - 6 answers

Meeting a lawyer to discuss a possible malpractice lawsuit- what questions should I ask? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Does anyone know of a good alternative to Atopica, the medicine for pets to treat atopic dermatitis? It makes my dog puke every time i give it to him. [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm considering a job with Pacific Medical Centers but am new to Seattle and do not have the contacts and resources to get the "inside scoop" on them. Need your advice. [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 3 answers

What's the best way to get a one-year-old child to swallow some foul-tasting liquid (omega-3 supplements) without spilling any on him or on the floor? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 37 answers

ChinaFilter: What are some interesting and unusual medicine or tonics or elixirs I can buy in China that is not readily available anywhere else? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 5 answers

Is the portrayal of CPR in tv/movies totally bunk? I read somewhere that CPR can't actually return someone to consciousness, but rather just keeps them alive long enough to receive more advanced medical treatment. Is this actually the case, or could CPR alone revive someone? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 17 answers

Where is the cheapest place to get a Littmann stethoscope, used or new? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Any specific reason why I would get really dry skin "down there," and is there a remedy? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 22 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 on Oct 3, 2007 - 13 answers