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Psychiatry
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38 Answers
48 Agrees
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Yep!!!: Fiber is wonderful. And we don't get enough of it. Try it for a week or two, you'll probably stick with it... And feel better.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Call your Dr.: Don't be afraid to call your doctor if you are feeling that your symptoms are more urgent. Don't wait until you need to go to a hospital to ask for t... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
I took zoloft (sertraline) for my anxiety but it was too strong, is there something else i can take?
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Try alternatives: These include: other medications, low low doses, or no medicine and lifestyle changes. Therapy and lifestyle change (especially exercising and health... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Tough One: Most of the treatments for adhd can make symptoms of schizoaffective disorder much worse. Because of this, it's really important to get that under co... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Is it safe to increase from 10mg of celexa (citalopram) to 20mg after being on 10mg for three weeks?
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Up to 40mg: Celexa (citalopram) is prescribed up to 40mg. Some individuals, especially those with high anxiety or obsessive symptoms, will find that their sympto... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Agree with Dr Soto: Dr soto is describing "sleep hygiene, " and it sounds like you could really benefit from educating yourself about the lifestyle changes you can make t... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
You and 25% of women: Up to 1/4 of women find it impossible to reach orgasm, even when alone. This may be physiologic and it may not necessarily be "abnormal, " though it ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Depakote too: A number of psychotropic medications can cause a lowering of blood cell lines, platelets especially. One common offender is Depakote or valproic acid... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Many factors: When it comes to drug use, the causes are likely multifactorial. Being genetically predisposed, being raised by addicted parents, learning to use sub... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
No, but...: No, the anxiety itself won't kill you, and it's important to remind yourself of that. At the same time, anxiety is an independent risk factor for sui... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
This may be normal.: I disagree with dr zawawi. For many women and some men, orgasm is far easier to achieve during self-stimulation or masturbation. Orgasm with a partn... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Learn Tolerance: We all struggle with anger and frustration every day. Learning to get perspective, take deep breaths, and be as tolerant as possible is good for you ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
DBT: Dbt (dialectic behavior therapy) has been helpful for some with bpd. If it is available in your location, it is a good first step. Some 12 step prog... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
So many!!!: Less money, less sleep, less need for sexy bathing suits, less partying, and less selfishness! :).
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Talk with your Dr: Adderall XR is still a pretty expensive drug. However, generic Adderall and generic Ritalin (methylphenidate) are less expensive. Your doctor may be... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Of course not!: More and more women are having children even into their 40's. It is important to recognize that your risk of Down syndrome and some other birth defec... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Dr Byrnes got it!: Vounteering is a wonderful suggestion. Once we are out of school, retired, or just not working, many of us get lonely because we are, in fact, alone.... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Time to see your Dr: I'm trying to follow what you are saying, but one thing is clear. Something is not right. Many of the symptoms you describe may occur from hormonal ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Nope.: Asperger's syndrome is a high functioning form of autism which affects an individuals communication and their development of social skills. Understan... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
No right answer: The best ssri is the ssri which works for you. How do we figure that out? Well: what worked before, or what worked for a close relative. We try tha... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
SSRI's: If this is a continuous or more noticeable problem, (<1 minute) and if it really bothers you and or your partner, there are medications that are highl... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Turn it off!: Fear not! try a radical change. This issue is getting increasing attention, much of it on the internet! remember: the internet is not physically ad... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
What Dr Junig said!: Wellbutrin (or bupropion) is an excellent medication for folks who have previously struggled with drug addiction. It is not addictive, helps many to a... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Highly Unlikely: It is unethical for us to prescribe medicines just because those drug companies want us too. We are expected and almost always do treat with the most ... Read More
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A 61-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Yes.: Dependence is possible and we see it regularly. Further, all sleep aids can cause issues with psychological dependence, and they truly change sleep a... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Be careful: The lasting effects of behavior like this can ruin a marriage. They don't always, but the risk is there, and it's far higher if you are already uncom... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Med wt gain blues...: Weight gain is associated with almost all antidepressants except bupropion (wellbutrin). The drug company likes to say Lexapro (escitalopram) is diffe... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Not a good idea.: First and foremost: don't mix Ativan (lorazepam) and alcohol. They don't play well together. Their similarities mean one can 'overdose' more easily an... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Try a new med...: While atypical antipsychotics like Geodon (ziprasidone) are effective for bipolar, the mood stabilizers are also great options which work well. Lithiu... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
No, it's not: In fact, many amphetamine overdoses are not fatal. At the same time, amphetamines are very dangerous to the heart, and the risk from overdose is an a... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Many: If you are taking vicodin when the pain is gone or minimal... If you feel you "need it" or get shaky or anxious without it... You're addicted. Don't ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Yes.: And the physical addiction can be life threatening if alcohol is withdrawn too quickly and without medical treatment. Once a person is over the initia... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Depends on the cause: Some medications cause drooling. The easiest solution is: sugar-free gum or candy. This doesn't fix the problem but encourages you to swallow often, ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Tic?: This is usually psychogenic. That doesn't mean you're crazy, it's a common thing. It can be associated with globus (a choking feeling) or with a swall... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Time to see a doctor: You are describing both mood lability (changes in mood from up to down) as well as an impairment in judgment (spending money you don't have) which is ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Prevent It!: While there is no full-prrof way to prevent depression if you are genetically predisposed, there are a number of things you can do to try to prevent i... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Maybe, indeed.: Dr ashley's answer is excellent. I agree that many times, onset and duration of action are important. Also, make sure your weight hasn't changed con... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kimberly Erwayanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
Then don't do that..: Sometimes the most obvious answer isn't the easiest one to hear. If your mental stability is compromised each time you try to approach this relationsh... Read More
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Jun 18, 2013
where is your Practice and are you accepting patients if so do you accept medicaid, Thank you
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Erway is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Erway is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you for taking the time to answer my question! I do exercise, and watch what I eat, so I'm hoping the weight gain will be minimal.
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Thanks alot Dr.Kimberly .. that means alot to me ! gonna do it now ! .. oh wait i'm on it now aswell!!
Gotta run
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! The best food sources of dopamine are Macuna beans and fava beans.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, NY
Graduated 2001MD
Awards
University of Rochester Hodgman Award for Outstanding Medical Student Teaching
Top Psychiatrist, Third Place, New York - Spring
2015
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