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Newport, RI
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As a practitioner I strive to address emotional, physical and spiritual well-being through psychological interventions, use of psychiatric medications and acupuncture.
Current services include: Comprehensive assessment, psychotropic medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy, Mood disorder Group therapy, Substance Abuse assessments, Fitness for Duty evaluations & forensic evaluations. My work as an acupuncturist focuses on mental health issues as well as treating a multitude of physical conditions and injuries. I currently provide care only to Department of Defense beneficiaries.
Dr. Fowler received her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She qualified as an expert field medic & military parachutist. After an internal medicine internsh
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Psychiatry
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Orange stool: Orange stool can be related to rapid transit time through the colon, Liver / gall bladder disease, bile obstruction, inadequate bile production, Food... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
I don't know how : Large your nipples are. Normally large nipples don't negatively impact health.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Herpes Zoster is : Related to shingles and herpes simplex is related to cold sores and genital infections (but can be else where on the body.).
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Chlamydia is: Curable with antibiotics. However, the complications from previously untreated chlamydia may not be curable (such as infertility). All of the antibiot... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
You could be: allergic to your puppy. Avoidance is the most reliable treatment. I know of no natural treatments to prevent reactions to dog dander. Consider seeing ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Use great sleep: Hygiene. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in la... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Enhancement pills: "natural penis enlargement pills" or enhancement pills are not effective. It is "bad" to waste money.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
If you really want: To avoid pregnancy then you should use protection every time you have sex - not just intermittently.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Sexual addictions: Can be hard to break. You know it is a problem when it is causing impairment in other areas of life. Have you considered seeing a behavioral health pr... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
TCM: From a traditional chinese medicine standpoint, the healthiest way to drink water is a room temperature. The concepts are a little complex ; come from... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Panic Attack: If you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly ; deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort).... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Stress can: Trigger herpes simplex eruption but is not the "cause" for it. Herpes simplex is contagious.
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A 66-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Not normally: However, it isn't recommended in the evening.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Get help now: It is clear that you are feeling overwhelmed. The bottom line is that without help you will likely continue to have difficulty coping. If you have act... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
That can happen.: Some women develop constipation. Others have frequent, loose stools. And for some women, their period has no impact or their bowel movements.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Squirting: “Squirting” is controversial. Some indicate that it is a form of female ejaculation in which the fluid is propelled from para-urethral ducts during or... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
I do not know of : Any states for which depression, anxiety or insomnia are considered indications for medical marijuana.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Sunburn: Keep sunburn cool w moist cool/cold compresses. Avoid alcohol containing products. Break off pieces of aloe vera plant & apply sap to skin. Con... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
I did a little : Reading to try to answer this question. Newer plasters reportedly don't contain asbestos or toxic chemicals. When plaster is sanded it become fine par... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
5 Stages of loss as: In grief therapy? Denial, anger, bargaining
depression, ; acceptance. They don't always come in order ; you may repeat phases as the depth of grievin... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Derm eval: These lesions need to be visualized & a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is n... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Depending on your: Breast size, the main organ is your lung.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Stopping panic: If you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly & deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfo... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes, One can have: Some degree of insight into their psychosis and still be psychotic.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Spot fat loss does : Not occur naturally. By losing weight in general some will probably be abdominal fat. But, we don't get to choose what area of body fat is lost from... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
No: In general douches can cause vaginal problems. Do not recommend douching while being treated for BV.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Uncertain: How was it cut? What thickness of skin was cut - depth? What part of the finger was cut? Are there any medical conditions which might impact healing ... Read More
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Period pain: Try nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Avoid... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Just get checked.: Black stripes down 1 nail may be subungual hematoma. Red or brown streaks may be splinter hemorrhages. Brown/black lines from nail plate to tip are o... Read More
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
That is one : Potential side effect from risperidone. That doesn't mean it will happen, but rather that it could happen. Take care.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Breast size: If you lose weight in general, a certain % will be breast fat but the actual amount can't be predicted. Breast reduction can decrease breast size.
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Metadate: Methylphenidate may be detected in urine & saliva for 1 to 3 days, up to 90 days in hair follicles & is usually not tested with blood samples... Read More
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
This may be: Break through bleeding related to imbalance of Progesterone ; estrogen. Brown blood is older, deoxygenated blood.
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
It may or may not: Resolve. Consider taking your Prozac (fluoxetine) in the morning.
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
You might be having: A normal response to a series of negative life events or you might be depressed and stressed? A mental health eval would help to figure this out. To... Read More
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Do you mean: That you feel anxious/ panicky when you are doing actual academic work? Or is this about the whole school experience? Most campuses have counseling c... Read More
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
I am not : Familiar with itching as a side effect of acupuncture. Is infrared heat being used in conjunction with needles? I use acupuncture to treat people who... Read More
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Depends on your use!: Single use marijuana might be detected in urine for 1 to 7 days (or more) and regular marijuana can be detected in urine for 7 to 100 days (longer per... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
They can be used: Together if prescribed in this manner.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Take pregnancy test : If sexually active. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feedin... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Comedone extractor: Wash face w gentle cleanser 2x/day ; use oil free products. No oily hair or heavy foundations. Exfoliate occasionally. Try not to pop pimples. Avoid t... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Sexually active? If: Yes, take a home pregnancy test. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Hyoscyamine: " Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal problems such as cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to treat other co... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes: Plan b onestep can still be used if you are overweight.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Stomach Flu?: According to the cdc, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of one to ten days (depending on the specific virus).
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Get professional: Help for your anxiety/ stress. Encourage you to see a psychiatrist or a psychologist. Talking therapy ranks really high. Cognitive behavioral therapy ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
No, Scabies are not: Bacteria. Medications prescribed by your health care provider are usually needed to treat scabies. Creams include: Permethrin 5%, benzyl benzoate, su... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
It stools are: Hard, dry ; difficult to pass - you are likely constipated. It is important to try not to get hemorrhoids in the first place. Stay well hydrated (at l... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Have you had a : Comprehensive sleep medicine evaluation with polysomnogram since this change in sleep? If not, doing so may provide the information you seek. Take c... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
A different : Position in the room? Perhaps you don't tolerate change well. Maybe it is feng shui?
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Dr. John Fung
Nov 27, 2012
I think one of the most complimentary thing that a physician can say about another physician is to acknowledge his/her passion and commitment to patients. Dr. Fowler certainly fits that description t...Read More
Dr. Donald Jacobson
Sep 18, 2013
It is without hesitation that I recommend Dr. Fowler not only for her excellent and broad-based clinical knowledge, but for her ongoing willingness to be of service to humanity after an exemplary life...Read More
Apr 28, 2013
Day after day, Dr. Fowler answers scads of patient questions tirelessly while managing to handle each one with care and thoughtfulness. She's earned the respect and admiration of many docs here as bot...Read More
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This made me feel good. Thanks! I showed this to my cousin and he was very grateful. He also laughed and assured me he cleans up, but still gets paranoid he missed some (he watches a lot of NCIS I thi...Read More
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Dr. Fowler, thank you so much for your quick reply. Seems it's no more than a irrational fear that I would have to deal with. Just had a counseling with my psychotherap...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! This has been worrying me so Much. This was helpful advice and I feel so happy now I know what to do. I thought I would have pcos and I'm certain I'm not pregnant but im...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Graduated 1983MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of New Hampshire
Graduated 1979MD
Medical/Graduate school
National University
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
National Naval Medical Center
Residency
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Residency
Naval Undersea Medical Institute
Awards
Top Behavioral Health Provider, Surgeon General United States Navy
Meritorious Achievement Medal, U.S. Navy
Meritorious Service Medal, US Navy
Affiliations
American Medical Association
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Naval Hospital Pensacola Florida
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