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A 67-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Maybe not.: Hope he does well.
Different meds even in the same family can have different side effects.
Let me know.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It is possible.: Sometimes when a woman is peeing ,
it exert a little pressure on her clitoris or vaginal area and there is an excited sensation.
Don't worry. You a... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Great q. I houestion: It's hard to say. It's true that swimming and water walking are great but if you're allergic, that's a problem. Talk to your doctor and see if medicat... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Go slowly: There are lots of great things that help.
First you must have a good evaluation with great testing so you'll have a clear diagnosis.
Then medication... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Evaluations: You must get a neurological and psychoneurological evaluations.
These will help to identify your problems and make suggestions to improve
i wish you... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It is possible.: You took it only a few times and the side effects shoud quickly dissipate. I am so proud of you that you are stopping. Keep up the great work.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Add nonpharmacologic: Exercise-one hour a day is great.
I can be walking. In this beautiful weather it can be very relaxing.
Also deep breathing is great.
Nothing helps ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Possible you're preg: I hope you are pregnant.
It's wonderful to have a baby.
I got married at 40 and had twins at 43 with no problems. Worked every day of my pregnancy.
... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Not Clear: People often have a late period.
So many things can cause that including stress or an illness.
It's ok to get a pregnancy test if you think you mig... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Sure: Probably a good doctor could also help you slowly get off Remeron (mirtazapine) and start you on a medication that is gentle
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Don't worry: It's so early in your pregnancy, there is probaly no effect but don't drink for the rest of your pregnancy.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
No Problem: It's fine to take them together.
Check with your doctor about starting on a low dose and increasing as you need it.
All the best.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Take meds: It's very important to have normal blood pressure and i wish you the best.
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A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Unknown: There is no evidence proven method to indicate that fish oil helps for adhd.
Sorry to let you know that.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Side Effects: Ask your doctor about other medications and those symptoms will disappear.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It happens.: Anxiety can cause all kinds of symptoms.
Hope you exercise, meditate, try deep breathing or take medication.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Skip touching her.: For some strange reason she doesn't like it.
Just tell her you love her.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It's OK: People can take ssri"s for life.
My husband and daughter do-no serious side effects.
All the best
joan kinlan md.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It can be fast.: Be very careful and consider stopping the meth.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Unknown: Everyone's metabolism is different.
It also depends how much you are taking.
Sorry you're having a problem with it.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Yes: You sound like a great caring sister.
I hope she continues to eat and takes care of herself.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Not Clear: I wonder if you're eating healthy meals with protein.
Why not go to a nutritionist and check.
Many people do well with frequent small meals.
Good l... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
2 weeks: It takes this long even if you only smoked for two days.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Tough time: Medical school is hard and most students are anxious.
Have you made any friends yet?
Talk to some upperclassmen-they can give you good tips.
Maybe ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Yes: It may take a little time but you should be fine.
All the best.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
No: It is a very safe medication especially in the low dose you have to take indefinitely.
Glad you asked and always feel free to do so.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
No: Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant and it should energize you;
it is possible you are on the short acting Ritalin (methylphenidate) which only ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
No: Ther's no correlation between the two and he clearly doesn't know what is giving you non specific st changes.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Sounds depression: When you have so many things wrong, it usually points to a mood disorder.
Talk to your doctor about it.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Relaxation: I am so sorry to hear someone hurt you.
That can cause a lot of stress.
Many people find deep breathing, meditation or yoga can help.
I hope you fe... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Go slowly: It is important not to stop it suddenly.
At most take half of your usual dosage and stay on that for 1 month and continue to decrease in the same man... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Unlikely: They may want to easily remove it.
All the best.
Enjoy your baby.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Need a deep breath: It sounds like you stopped breathing as well and you need to relax a little.
Maybe a cold glass of water will help too.
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Yes: One can slowly reduce the amount monthly and then try every other day and then stop.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Yes: Your hormones are out of control after having a baby and you may have many mood alterations including depression or highs and lows that will stop soon... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
This is very hard.: You need to think hard about what you want to do..
First of all, do you want to have the baby. It's so special to be pregnant. Secondly, how would you... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
No: There are no evidence proven studies that it can lead to autism.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It may not happen.: My father suffered from vascular dementia and was in a nursing home for many years and never had these symptoms.
What is interesting about vascular de... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Full evaluation: It's very important when such a young patient has con fusion to understand why.
She needs an extensive medical and neurological evaluation.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
You love him.: It's very hard to leave an abusive husband-easier to leave an abusive boyfriend.
Often you have children and are staying for the sake of the children... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Can't stop playing: Patients who have an addiction like playing games or watching videos are so ttracted to continuing that they can play for hours at a time even if the ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
No: It's hard to sleep when you're pregnant especially in the latter months.
When i was pregnant with my twins, i slept on several pillows and that helpe... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It's hard to tell.: Sometimes regular fatigue is accompanied by clear muscular pain especially if you've been exercising or gardening,
take some deep breaths and if it'... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
It's very unlikely.: It is so difficult to tell when someone is just starting. I hope you're a good friend who will watch out or if it's yourself, you will try and stop. I... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Nothing good: Why would you be taking ecstasy whin it's so dangerous especially since you're trying to help yourself with antidepressants/
i hope you will stop.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
No: It doesn't have the same amount of nicotine and for many people. It is very helpful.
Glad you're tring to quit.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Probably not: It could be dangerous.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Yes: It's great you're trying to stop smoking.
All my best.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
Serious addiction: It would be helpful to go cold turkey each day until you have finished all your work.
Also tell yourself it is important to have close to 8 hours of ... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joan Kinlananswered
Psychiatry 54 years experience
This can happen.: One of reasons is because ensure is very high in protein and helps you to be healthier.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! unfortunately, I talked to a lactation consultant and it is actually being caused by a medical condition that I have, Raynauds phenomenon.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Essentially the 'solution' lies with my own attitude to things - I realise that, but it's hard & of course others dont really understand
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you I greatly appreciate it. This is my 7th pregnancy I have had a lot of issues in the past. Thank you again!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1969MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, District Of Columbia - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Washington, DC - Winter
2013
Top Psychiatrist , First Place, District Of Columbia - Winter
2013
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