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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
You may not need it: Clomid (clomiphene) is taken on days 5-9 of your monthly cycle (day 1 of cycle = first day of bleeding/period). You want to try to have sex when you a... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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Hormone changes?: Premenstrual syndrome (pms) is common - it is estimated 75% women have some pms symptoms. These include mood swings, tender breasts/nipples, food crav... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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It depends: I am sorry that your symptoms are back. If you have pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)you should notify all of your partners so that they can be treate... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
Is it painful?: If its painful you can see your doctor and they can drain it for you. Otherwise do nothing and it will heal with time.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Hypothyroidism : Tsh is thyroid stimulating hormone. Meaning if your thyroid isn't working hard enough (underactive/hypothyroidism), then more TSH is released to stimu... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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14 years experience
It can vary.: Before 36 weeks the baby can change positions quite a bit. After 36 weeks more babies will be found in the head down position but some still change af... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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It depends...: It depends on what test. For many tests like potassium and blood cell counts the answer is no. Labs usually keep blood samples for 1-2 weeks. Certain... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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Podiatrist: In my experience a good podiatrist will be able to address both those problems.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What can i do if my toenail haven't grew back since 1996 i had surgery on it will it ever grow back?

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
Probably not: Sometimes the nail will grow back. However, after this length of time it probably won't.
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
Possibly: When calculating due dates we look at your last normal period. This one sounds like it wasn't normal for you. Whenever you have unprotected sex you ca... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
Oragel or Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) is generally considered safe in pregnancy. Oragel would be ok as well.
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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14 years experience
Depends on severity: This would depend on the severity, how long it has been a problem, and if it is infected. If this is mild and only been bothering you a week may resol... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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No: Whiplash would be pain in the neck due to spasm in the neck muscles. While this makes you stiff, you should still have use of your fingers. You should... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
It depends: This depends on the cause of your stuffy nose. Congestion can be due to viral or bacterial illness as well as allergies. Or your anatomy might prevent... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:

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Insoluable: Insoluable fiber - so your gut doesn't break them down much. They are a great source of fiber and and bulk to your diet, which is essential for a heal... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:

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14 years experience
Use RICE not salt.: The best treatment for a sprain is, "rice, " therapy. This stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. Try to stay off your ankle as much as you ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Depends on your TSH: Some patients require higher doses of medications. Your physician should monitoring your thyroid function via blood tests (tsh). Typically, a TSH is c... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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For a minority, yes: Depends on the cause of the irregular periods. Some people who are overweight have can improve with diet and exercise (and possibly adding a medicatio... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Maybe: Birth control pills and spironolactone are medications that may help lighten or decrease facial hair. The goal would be to have the hair go away compl... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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It tastes better: If by healthy you mean, "low fat, " or, "no fat, " packaged foods...They have to make them taste good. To do that they take out the fat and add sugar.... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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No: Current cdc recommendations for gonorrhea and chlmydia are a single dose of Ceftriaxone 250 mg (shot) and a single dose of Azithromycin 1g (by mouth).... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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See your doctor: It is not a normal part of pregnancy. You are at risk for dehydration and you should see your doctor. They can determine the best course of treatment ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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Talk to you doctor: Sugars need to be more tightly controlled during pregnancy for both you and your baby's health. In general, the goal is to have a majority of sugars b... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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Normal hormones: Premenstrual syndrome (pms) is common - it is estimated 75% women have some pms symptoms. These include mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, bl... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:

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14 years experience
Further tests needed: Given the history i would also recommend further testing. Testes can increase in size at this age, so it could also be normal.
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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August 25: Since the difference between your first trimester ultrasound and your LMP is less than 7 days, the LMP date is used. So if the first day of your last ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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Pain with pregnancy: Pregnancy can be extremely uncomfortable for some women due to the increased load on your body. Ligaments stretch, nerves are pushed on by the growing... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
It may be normal...: It depends. Periods can last 3-7 days and be light (spotting) at the beginning and end. If you are bleeding longer than 7 days you should see your doc... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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Treating fungus...: Treating fungus in nails is challenging and takes at least 6-8 weeks. If you are young and healthy and the nails are just yellow - applying antifungal... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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14 years experience
No it will not.: The biopsy samples are fairly small so there is no increased risk to your pregnancy from colposcopy. Current infections can cause problems so it is im... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
Many causes for pain: This could be gas, gall bladder, acid reflux, ulcer....Pain in the abdomen or stomach can be many different things and you should make an appointment ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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Treating fungus...: Treating fungus in nails is challenging and all take at least 6-8 weeks. If you are young and healthy and the nails are just yellow - applying antifun... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
14 years experience
It depends. : The range for normal lab values can vary depending on the lab. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell in your body. If you referring to lymph # th... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jaime Marksanswered
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More tests needed: It does not truly make you high risk but your thyroid hormone does need to be monitored more closely during pregnancy (via blood tests). If your thyro... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, OH
Graduated 2009MD
Awards
Top Family Physician, First Place, Wisconsin - Summer
2013
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