About a decade ago I started University in the UK. Towards the end of my first year a friend I made began to become paranoid. His behaviour towards me was particularly troubling, and eventually rumours circulated that he had been institutionalised. I have always wondered what happened to him, and if he is OK. My concerns linger these many years later, but tracking him down online has achieved nothing. Is there any way I can find out if everything turned out alright for him, preferably without causing too many ripples?
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on Feb 11, 2013 -
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My sober, drug addict husband was prescribed a cream for his painful arthritis. We always have a sobriety plan in place when he has to take strong pain medicines for legit reasons. Do we have to do the same thing for this cream? Also, what is in this medicine?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2012 -
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How do you find a psychiatrist when you've just moved to a new place and have zero mental health or even just health contacts in the area? Or do you have a referral for the Piedmont Triad or Chapel Hill areas?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 26, 2012 -
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Does anyone have experience with toddlers and keeping them away from testosterone gel? I’m trying not to be a crazy-mom but we are visiting a relative soon who will be new to using the gel and we will all be new at the protocols.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2012 -
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What's the next best option after Accutane? I have Crohn's disease so that's not an option, but doxycycline and topical treatments haven't worked. Are there any other options?
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2012 -
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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 -
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Hi, MeFi. I've had a medical condition for the past month which involves numbness in my hands and face, headaches, fatigue, emotional distress, and other unpleasant symptoms. I know YANMD, and I am in fact already seeing a doctor and will soon be seeing a neurologist. I'm sorry about the wall of text, but if any of this sounds familiar, please let me know -- it would really help when talking to my doctors!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 14, 2011 -
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I have ringworm. I am in Japan. I want to avoid seeing a doctor, if possible. What medicine should I buy and how can I prevent this from happening again?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 14, 2011 -
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I had a rough PhD candidacy exam with a provisional pass. I have three months to "make things more specific and do an experiment." Some of my committee comments were constructive, but something seems off.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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Is it possible for a Hepatitis B vaccine to be ineffective? Are there any risks to being vaccinated twice?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2010 -
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My genetic test from 23andme revealed that I have a substantially elevated risk of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis)--about triple the normal risk. What kinds of preventive measures, including diet, exercise, medicine etc., should I take?
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2010 -
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I'm potentially interested in becoming a primary care (family) physician. My career so far has had nothing to do with medicine. I need to figure out if this interest is legitimate or just a phase. Can you help me find resources I can use to decide if this is something I really want to pursue, or just a fantasy?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2010 -
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Can I take my benzos in transit through KL international airport? I will be catching a connecting flight through Malaysia and want to know whether I will be able to bring prescription drugs safely.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 14, 2009 -
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What approaches have worked for you to reduce the size of a medical bill after services have been rendered?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 12, 2009 -
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Told my doctor I smoked pot, now I just got a disconcerting letter from my insurance company.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 20, 2009 -
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I'm expecting a baby in a few months and have questions about medicating infants and toddlers. I always thought you give babies motrin when they're teething really badly, baby allegra when they have sinus infections, etc. However, all my friends seem to either be dead-set against baby Motrin or use it very, very sparingly. What's the cause for alarm?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2009 -
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What are your experiences with St. John's wort? In particular, have you ever taken it at the same time as ADHD medications like Ritalin/Focalin (methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine) etc?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 13, 2009 -
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Why did this doctor prescribe Penicilin vk 500 for me when the description says it's not for fighting a cold or flu and yet that's CLEARLY what I have?
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a clever way to bring 2 tablespoons of liquid medicine around with me in my pocket on weekends, without lugging around an entire bottle.
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2009 -
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I teach chess to kids once a week. Yesterday one little girl, 10 years old, told me that she wouldn't be able to come to class anymore because she would be "going to the stroke clinic" 3 times a week, which conflicted with my chess class. Why would a healthy-looking 10 year old girl be going to a stroke clinic?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2009 -
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TMI Medical Filter: Previously, I had sometimes crippling stomach pain. That went away. Now I'm, uh, bleeding. Rectally. Um. Yeah. But my HMO doesn't seem to care all that much. MetaFilter is not my doctor, but I can't go to my doctor to ask... should I skip my HMO and go to the hospital?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 11, 2008 -
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Why do I constantly need to pee? For the past three weeks, I've needed to pee even though there's often very little quantity when I do pee.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2008 -
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YANMD: Self-diagnosed high-groin sprain. Chronic for more than six weeks, further aggravated when I tripped in the airport today. It seems that the negative stress of catching myself completely tweaked it.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2008 -
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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 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2008 -
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Any specific reason why I would get really dry skin "down there," and is there a remedy?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 8, 2007 -
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What do you guys know about "immature myelination" in infants? I'm trying to learn more about this condition and what it means for the future of the child. Specifically what sorts of special care will likely be necessary.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 23, 2007 -
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What resources are out there for HIV-positive pregnant women (specifically in and around Oklahoma), and how can I contact them?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 30, 2007 -
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I think I may have some sort of depression, but my parents don't really believe in mental health care for that. What do I do? [a bit long]
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 16, 2007 -
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Ok, so I am now willing to admit I may have ADHD, but I have no health insurance. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2007 -
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For those on SSRIs, does anything weird happen if you accidentally miss a dose?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 11, 2005 -
39 answers
I have been thinking lately about getting some kind of liposuction done on the assal/upper thigh region (to clarify, nothing drastic, probably only a few pounds if that much). What should I look for in terms of price, doctor's qualifications, safety issues, etc.?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2004 -
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