Dr. Wm. Marcus Spurlock
Preventive Medicine
Dallas, TX
42 years experience male
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Graduated from LSU School of Medicine in 1981. Finished Family Practice Residency in 1984. Spent the next 3 years in the US Air Force as a Flight Surgeon. Have been in private practice since 1987. Did about 10 years of HIV/AIDS work. Am presently working in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Age Management Medicine and Weight Management Medicine. Based in Dallas, TX. Life is good!
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Preventive Medicine
Family Medicine
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English
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92 Answers
70 Agrees
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Preventive Medicine 42 years experience
Mineral Balance: I agree with stretching prior to exercise, but some cramping may be due to mineral deficiency. The most likely culprits are magnesium, calcium or pot... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Proper Foot Wear: To prevent blisters, you should have proper footwear that fits correctly, appropriate socks for protection from rubbing and you should do trekking reg... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Exercise & Phlegm: One of the main causes of phlegm is allergies. One suggestion is to cut out all dairy products as they lead to phlegm. You do not need dairy in your... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not Many!: Not many should! the original food pyramid was not based on scientific fact and has been thoroughly discounted by most modern physician and nutrition... Read More
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Supplementation: Sounds like you are really trying to get this under control. There are 2 things you can do naturally to help with your blood pressure. 1) try magnes... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Meds for Fibro: Marijuana is not the treatment of choice for chronic pain. The first job is to identify the source of the pain and repair the problem. Some people, ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Toxins - Chemicals: Headaches, wooziness, fainting, nausea and vomitting. Move the patient out of the environment where the fumes are present and let them breathe fresh ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Heavy Metals Poison: You may never know that the way you feel is due to lead. It can make you very ill with nausea and vomitting if the levels are very high. But slow le... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Environment: Begin educating yourself on problems with food, air and water. These are the major 3 areas of environmental concern. Then begin a progressive progra... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Weight Concerns: The trick is to learn to eat foods you like that are good for you. Keeping your weight in the normal range will help you look well. Exercise will he... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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1: Cigarette smokiing cessation can be aided by adding in nicotene containing prescription products. These will help with the withdrawl significantly. ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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1: After exercising, you should probably just drink fluids. Wait one hour before consuming any food, so that the body has a chance to calm down and assi... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Healthy Eating: You can't always eat healthy. But if you develop a pretty good eating program, you will will do well. The trick is developing the good habits so that... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Oils and Fat: Depending on what you mean by oily, there are several answers. Actually certain fatty foods are good for you like avocados, olive oil and coconut oil... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Risk Avoidance: Risks of high industry: pollution (air and water), heavy traffic, noise pollution, electrical energy surplus. It is best to live away from these pro... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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1: Organic foods are raised in such a way that they do not contain all the chemicals and pesticides that are found in regular food sources. Over a perio... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Fitness: Get a trainer to help you develop a good exercise program. Start slow and work your way up. This is the best way to develop muscle and cardiovascula... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There is no way that one pill would meet all of your needs per day. Therefore, taking a multivitamin, omega 3s and probiotics routinely is suggested ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome much like arthritis, but it is of the muscles not the joints. The pain is constant and has flares where it is much wo... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Prevention-Magnesium: Leg cramps are usually due to a magnesium deficiency. I would suggest 400 mg of either magnesium aspartate, magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, ma... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Magnesium!: Leg cramps are usually due to a magnesium deficiency. I would suggest 400 mg of either magnesium aspartate, magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, m... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Magnesium!: Magnesium helps prevent muscle spasm. It is over the counter and should be taken daily.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Muscle Pain: Ace wraps do not usually relieve the pain from either fibromyalgia or raynaud's. Raynaud's benefits from heat. Fibromyalgia requires a comprehensive... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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1: Most gyms have trainers and equipment to determine your exercise tolerance. After determining the "shape you are in", then they usually can come up w... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Plant allergy: Poison ivy has leaves of 3 and smooth edges. Poison oak has leaves of 3 and has rough edges like an oak leaf. They both cause blister like rashes to... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Energy: Stressful work hours and poor diet defiinitely affect your health and energy long term. You should have a complete evaluation of your thyroid, estrog... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Hormonal Issues: If you are a woman, you should look at your thyroid levels and and your estrogen levels. If they are low, then replacing them would help with your ha... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Insulin issues: It may be that you are having trouble producing enough Insulin right after a meal to control the blood sugar. But it eventually corrects. Therefore,... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Fibromyalgia Pain: There is some chest wall pain with fibromyalgia. There are 2 tender points below the 2nd rib close to the breast bone on each side. These are not re... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Fibro Meds: There are several medications for fibromyalgia approved by the fda including lyrica, Cymbalta and savella (milnacipran). Most of these mask the sympt... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pain Relief: Physical therapy, massage therapy, heated aqua therapy, magnesium, tramadol, namenda, (memantine) muscle relaxants, etc. There are many treatments fo... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Fibromyalgia: The primary treatment for treating fibromyalgia is go to a knowledgeable doctor who can assess all the underlying causes of this disorder and repair t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Everyone!: Due to the pollutants, preservatives, microwave cooking and the age of our food when we eat it, virtually everyone should take dietary supplements to ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Preventive Medicine 42 years experience
Hormone Replacement: Dhea is primarily used to enhance memory, however it has other usages. It helps boost the immune system and it is the precursor hormone for testoster... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Preventive Medicine 42 years experience
Fiber and Veggies: Fiber foods really help clean the colon and prevent constipation. The cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts ... Read More
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Not very effectively: The rhythm method has been used for many centuries. It is not very effective. The women who practice it are often called "momma"! there are other b... Read More
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Yes, Hereditary: Diabetes can ususally be treated with diet alone if caught early enough. But not everybody. Cut down on starches (bread, pasta, potatos and rice) an... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Grave's Disease: You should not have any fears of taking tapazole (methimazole). The medication has been around for over 30 years and works well for the treatment of ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) works well.: Cymbalta usually does not cause weight gain when compared to products like lyrica, (pregabalin) also for fibromyalgia pain. Cymbalta might be an exce... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Proteins!: Protein consumption along with directed exercises help your legs and buttocks achieve their full potential.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Communicating: I suggest you find an appropriate person to express your feelings to who can be sympathetic to your situation. Remember, men are not trained to liste... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Brain Fog: You may be suffering from cognitive dysfunction, "brain fog", brought on by underlying conditions that affect mental function, performance and memory ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Chest Pain: Not really. A person suffering with a cardiomyopathy may eventually get fibromyalgia due to the depletion of nutrients and hormones caused by the poo... Read More
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Fat Burning: Any exercise that requires you to use your muscles and get up your heart rate helps with fat burning. This includes weight lifting, running, any aero... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Electrical Injury: The answer is unknown, but increased cancer rates have been seen, especially with the nervous system and brain. It is suggested that if at all possib... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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YES: You would need to see a specialist who is knowledgeable about heavy metal chelation. This can be done orally or by IV treatments depending on the seve... Read More
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Carpet Toxins: Contact the environmental health center - dallas for a full evaluation of your home and its contents. They have many ways of testing for numerous env... Read More
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Allergies: Any flower that has a pollen or fragrance can cause an allergic reaction or asthma to select individuals. Of course, the best treatment is avoidance.... Read More
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Healthy Lifestye: The first thing to do is to set your mind to plan to follow one new healthy activity at a time. It becomes like a job! tell yourself you must implem... Read More
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Stress Eating: Many people use food to deal with stress, but it does not help with stress, and in fact, may actually cause you weight and health problems. This is u... Read More
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Jan 3, 2016
Through my parents, I developed an attitude of gratitude; & I count my blessings. As a physician, who is a patient of Dr. Spurlock's, I can say that he has added value to my health and wellness; & I a...Read More
Dec 18, 2014
Dr. Spurlock specializes in preventive medicine, specifically dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. CFID is a very difficult diagnosis for patients to live with and doctors to treat. A doctor speci...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Spurlock is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thankyou dr.wm marcus spurlock.i inhaled the fumes got a head ache.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! No doc has EVER mentioned this. No wonder I have ZERO sex drive.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Fibro hurts so badly there are times you ask God to take you home.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, LA
Graduated 1981MD
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LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER - SHREVEPORT
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