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Family Medicine
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Focus on change: Rather than hop on a "diet plan", which will only provide temporary benefits, you should consider a change in lifestyle with a diet focused more on ra... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Many things: Ekg abnormalities tell us where there is irregular electrical activity in the electrical pathways of the heart. This may be related to a heart attack ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Yes, tension throughout the neck and upper back are associated with tenderness.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Food is better: Simply put no. It is generally more advantageous to get your nutrients from food rather than an isolated supplement.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 22 years experience
Regular sleep: Regular sleep, low animal-based protein in your diet, regular exercise.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Green tea: Add 1-2 glasses/cups of green tea per day.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Few choices: All prescription antidepressants are category "c" in pregnancy meaning that there are no controlled studies in humans. Fetal risk must be weighed aga... Read More
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Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
No: Adrenal insufficiency is a shortage of cortisol (which interacts and has interactions with t3).
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes it's fine: To quote an old adage, "everything in moderation". Red wine, in addition to having beneficial antioxidants, has about 100 calories per glass (slightl... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Movement modalities: Yoga, tai chi, qigong, pilates - all will strengthen the "core muscle" groups; however, grinding and popping sounds are relatively common.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes : There are a variety of things that can cause a cyst in this area. General treatment for cysts such as this include warm compresses for 20 minutes ever... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
No: In general no however any supplements should only be taken in the context of a full health assessment.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Needs evaluation: It could be any number of things from a simple enlarged lymph node to something more serious. It would be best to have this evaluated by a physician.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Conservative Tx: It really depends on the extent and location of the herniation as well as the associated symptoms. Many times, this type of herniated disc can be man... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Normal: "sleepy sand". Apply a warm, moist cloth to clear it away.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Possible: Although unlikely. The more likely diagnosis is a tendinitis involving muscles and tendons encompassing both the shoulder and elbow.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Variable: It really depends on the underlying cause of keratitis.
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A 55-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
No: As a general rule, medication should not be taken with alcohol.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leigh Forbushanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
5 ounces: 5 ounces of table wine....Mixed drinks depends on what the drinks are made of.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Forbush is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Forbush is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I didn't know green tea was an energy booster
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, ME
Graduated 2001MD
Awards
2011 Maine Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year
2005 Maine Osteopathic Association Young Physician of the Year
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