Dr. Kathleen Cullen
Internal Medicine
Seminole, FL
11 years experience female
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Seminole, FL
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Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida
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I am a board certified Physician of Internal Medicine and a graduate of Brown University School of Medicine. I have been in clinical practice in the Saint Petersburg FL area for 16 years. I am also a certified wellness coach and group exercise instructor and promote preventive medicine.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
1 Corinthians 10:31
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Internal Medicine
Licenses
United States: Alabama, Florida, Kansas
Doctor Q&A
59 Answers
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Yes: Typically exercise is a great cardio/pulmonary workout and is beneficial for chronic medical conditions such as asthma. However some people do suffer ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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No: I am not an acupuncturist but know from experience that acupuncture can be used to treat a whole modality of illnesses from chronic pain disturbances... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Hypotension: Sepsis is a systemic illness which is caused by a bacterial infection, characterized by infection, fever, hypothermia, hypotension, and end-organ comp... Read More
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Multiple: They include sneezing, nasal congestion, cough, post nasal drip, loss of smell, and sensation of plugged ears.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Antibiotics are usually effective against COPD usually in conjunction with steroids, and nebulizer treatments. Because it is a chronic conduction, us... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Before pregnancy: I always recommend taking a good prenatal vitamin containing iron and calcium at least 3 months prior to contemplating pregnancy. Of course life does... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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2000-5000 units: Make sure you get a level pre and post supplementation after 3 months. Aim for a level of 50-70 for optimal health.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Virus, bacteria, med: Diarrhea can be acute (short term) such as in viral or bacterial infections or it can be medication induced like overuse of antibiotics or laxatives. ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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30 mins a day: Exercising 30 mins a day is key even if you have to break it up into intervals. A diet rich in fruits and veggies ( whole foods) is key to getting all... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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You are overwhelmed: I suggest a nurse for when you are overwhelmed whether it be emotionally or physically. There may be treatments you cannot physically or emotionally d... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Good nutrition: Good nutrition power packed with antioxidants from fruits and veggies to help fight free radicals is key. Topicals aren't as effective because they on... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Saline spray: Neilmed actually makes a great saline nasal spray. You mix a salt packet and warm water together and place in a nettie pot. Pour solution into one nos... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Many causes.: Cough usually is caused by three different etiologies. It can be caused from post nasal drip such as from the sinuses or from the stomach contents ref... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Gas-X: Belching, bloating, and flatulence is often caused by ingestion of nonabsorbable carbohydrates which causes excessive intestinal bacterial fermintatio... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Clinically IBS includes loose stools usually after meals and in am alternating with constipation.
Weight loss, rectal bleeding, onset after age 50, f... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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No: Colon polyps should not hurt. That is why it is important for patients over 50 and especially if there is a family history to get a colonoscopy to scr... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: For example donors can donate one kidney to a recipient and still function normally.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You may find that increasing your intake of vitamin d 2000-5000 units daily and omega 3 fish oils 1200-2400 mg daily you may not even need prozac. Pro... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Shop the perimeter: I always tell my patients to shop the perimeter of the store. Spend most of your time in the produce section picking out fruits and veggies to fill 1... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Extremely Bad: Fast food although convenient is extremely bad for you. Chicken nuggets, french fries, and donuts have about 4-5 grams of trans fatty acids each. This... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Everything: Diet has everything to do with your skin health. Each day our bodies undergo stress which release free radicals that age us. In order to counteract th... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Many causes.: Dizziness is often multifactorial and it is difficult to diagnose in one doctor visit. The causes can range from neurologic such as from medications, ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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A benefit: A social worker can help you connect with nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other social helpers like meals on wheels. For end of life... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Our bodies need adequate sleep to rejuvenate. Poor sleeping habits lead to high cortisol levels overnight which causes undo stress to our bodies. Cort... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Good nutrition: Good nutrition loaded with fruits and veggies is power packed with antioxidants that fight off free radicals, ie stressors on our skin. The skin is ou... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Exercise,sleep,food: You need proper sleep (at least 8 hrs) to rejuvenate your body and decrease stress hormones. You also need aerobic exercise at least 30 mins daily and... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Not really: Nothing can replace a whole food diet rich in fruits and veggies. If you cannot consume this then a multivitamin may be necessary.
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Change diet.: Constipation is often associated with poor diet and lack of exercise. A diet high in fiber and rich in fruits and vegetables is important. It is also ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Stretching & NSAIDS: I would start with heating up the buttock area that is affected. Then lie on your back, knees bent. Place ankle of affected leg on opposite knee and p... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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A good multivitamin: I recommend a good multivitamin with iron ( to cover for iron loss during menses). However multivitamins are never a replacement for eating whole food... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Yes there are: Depending on how active you are, there are other alternatives....
Obviously if you are very active, surgery to repair the injury is the first choice.... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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2000-5000 units: I recommend 2000-5000units daily. It is best to check your levels by a lab draw. Normal range is a level between 30-100 but i feel most patients feel ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No please see below: I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I am a christian also so i know that the lord will heal you... Either on earth or in heaven. You and your fam... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Yes: Asthma can be brought on by numerous factors including allergies, infections, stress, exposures such as smoke, exercise and certain drugs and foods.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Diabetes II can develop over time as age is a risk factor. 18% of adults 65-74 will develop dm ii. Obesity is also a risk factor so weight maintainan... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Cranberry&probiotics: Women are usually at risk for yeast infections following taking antibiotics for a uti. To prevent a UTI in the first place i recommend taking a daily ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: Whole foods especially in the raw state is the best way to get your vitamins and minerals such as iron. An apple for example has over 12, 000 phytonut... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Probiotics: Probiotics help replenish the good bacteria in your gut which is necessary for proper digestion. If you have a change in bowel habits and / or blood i... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No: No they are not harmful but they can be somewhat irritating because of their location. They tend to grow around neck lines, bra lines, and underwear l... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Fungal infection: From your description, it may indicate tinea versicolor which is a cutaneous fungal infection often treated with anti fungals and even selsen blue sha... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Variable.: Migraines are very severe headaches often accompanied by throbbing, photophobia (lights worsen the headache), and vomiting. Prescription meds are ofte... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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A gym or walk: I have noticed that a lot of big corporations have now added a gym in the building. Employees can now work out before or after work or during lunch. E... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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No: COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in which there is trapping of airflow that is not completely reversible with inhaled medications... Read More
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All: As far as i'm concerned, all could benefit from 800-1200 mg daily. Broccoli and salmon has more calcium than a glass of milk and more nutritious too. ... Read More
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No: The two main reasons for iron supplementation is blood loss ie from menstrual cycles ( females ) or GI loss , in which case upper and lower endoscopy ... Read More
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Maybe: Although I am not aware of any studies statistically proving the benefits of glucosamine chondroitin, some patients do notice less arthritic pain whil... Read More
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Nonspecific test: I am not sure what your doc meant by a 'bad' test. I can only speculate that he or she meant that the c reactive protein (CRP) test is non specific me... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Vitamin b 12 deficiency, as well as hypothyroidism and diabetes can cause this. Get labs drawn and perhaps a nerve conduction study to determine if it... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Anti oxidants: Daytime sleepiness is multifactorial. I would suggest getting labs done including a thyroid level, vitamin b 12 and vitamin d level as well as a corti... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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2000-5000 units : Get a level pre and post supplementation. An optimal level is 50-70.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, RI
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
Brown University
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