Dr. Elizabeth Black

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Prescription expense: Flexor? Are you referring to the flector patch (diclofenac)? That is a topical antiimflammatory patch and is costly for may people as there is no gen... Read More

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A 55-year-old member asked:

Will back surgety stop all my pain?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Usually not: Although I have had some patients with great results who are very comfortable once healed from surgery, in many cases the pain continues. Sometime it... Read More

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Dr. Heidi Fowler agrees1 doctor agrees

A member asked:

What should i do if diagnosed with copd

Family Medicine 25 years experience

COPD diagnosis: If you smoke, stop smoking! see a qualified physician who can evaluate you and inform you about the severity. There is a clear treatment and mainten... Read More

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Dr. Donald Elton agrees1 doctor agrees

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A 18-year-old member asked:

When i run my ankles or knees will hurt and feel sore immediantly any tips on how to run without pain in ankles and knees ?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Running pains: Exercise is fantastic, but some exercises are tough on joints. Running is one of them. A good family physician with training in sports medicine or a... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

What makes a person belch very sulfaric rotten egg smelling and tasting burps. sometimes without eating yet that day?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Burps: This can be a symptom of gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or possible biliary tract dysfunction, like gallstones. Other possibilities are food ... Read More

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Dr. Heidi Fowler agrees1 doctor agrees

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A 30-year-old member asked:

I am 30 with hypertension and anxiety and get tickling down my arms and across my chest at night what is wrong with me? i take htcz lisinopril paxil (paroxetine)

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Concerning symptoms: These symptoms could be related to your hypertension and/or to your anxiety. Regardless, you should be under the regular care of a qualified physicia... Read More

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Dr. Pamela Pappas and 6 doctors agree7 doctors agree

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A 20-year-old member asked:

Otc pain medication and most prescribed don't tend to work for me. my doctors have stopped giving me them because of it. what can i do for pain?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Find a good doctor: The most important thing you can do is become as well educated as you can on the source of your pain and any additional options you may have other tha... Read More

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Dr. David Rosenfeld and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

A 18-year-old member asked:

How can i stay away from the internet, i am so addicted 9+hrs?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Net addiction: The internet can be very addicting. I am here right now! seriously, though, when we do one thing compulsively, there are many possible reasons why, ... Read More

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A member asked:

How can i expect my baby to react to the rotateq vaccine?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

None anticipated: I have never had a baby that didn't love this vaccine. They gobble it. It's adorable and a delight after the tears associated with injectable vaccin... Read More

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A 18-year-old member asked:

A couple months ago i was on my period and when i pulled the tampon out there was flesh on it, the flesh was pink and red all over. whats it mean?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Probably ok: This has happened to most women on occasion. There is sometimes some tissue that sheds along with the uterine lining and can be noticed on tampons. ... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Does tendonitis in the arm go away and why are surrounding muscles, breast , neck, and back aching?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Slow to heal: Tendonitis and strain, sprains and tears of muscles are notoriously slow healing. Sometimes the injury occurs from issues with posture or overuse or ... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

What signs and symptoms should be redflags to get help with anxiety and depression?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Danger signs: There are many, many symptoms of these conditions. However, any thoughts os suicide should prompt urgent evaluation. Also, significant disruption of... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Is plexus slim really effective and all natural?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Probably not: I have never heard of this product, but from the name and question i doubt it. Anything advertised as "effective and all natural" is likely to be les... Read More

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A 18-year-old member asked:

I have ongoing pains sometimes on one side of my brain or both and i just wanted to know the cause of this?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Brain pain: Pain in the region of the head and face has many, many potential causes. Many are common, some are more rare. Some are potentially dangerous. Regar... Read More

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A 20-year-old member asked:

Is cyclobenzaprine a opiat?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Med question: It is a muscle relaxer. Many patients have been on it and it is probably the most commonly prescribed. I have found it to be very sedating relative ... Read More

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Dr. Luis Villaplana and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree

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A 31-year-old member asked:

My mother had a heart attack 37, shes 47, now with chf. should i get screened?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Absolutely: Yes, you should have an evaluation by your physician. In addition to asking about any symptoms you might experience, your physician will evaluate for... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

I've been having pain on my hand between thumb and index finger on the fatty part. i could feel the pain under my thumb inside my hand. hurts to hold?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Hand pain: Hands take a lot of abuse daily and there are several muscles and ligaments that traverse this area and are at risk for injury, strain and tendonitis.... Read More

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Dr. Alan Ali and 7 doctors agree8 doctors agree

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Are there any known bad side effects or death from smoking marijuana?

Family Medicine 25 years experience

Yes and no: I am not aware of any deaths directly related, but there are likely associated deaths such as driving or operating machinery while under the influence... Read More

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