Dr. Nancy Simpkins
Internal Medicine
Livingston, NJ
39 years experience female
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board certified internist with a special interest in womens health and disease prevention. "creating a healthier you"
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Internal Medicine
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English
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No problem: Low blood pressure is never a medical problem unless you are symptomatic, such as dizziness and light headed. If not, no worries! if so, see your doct... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Most definitely: An ruptured ovarian cyst can cause lower abdominal pain or back pain. See if the pain goes away over the next day or two, if not see your doctor!
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Usually increased markings in the lungs are signs of a benign inflammatory or infectious process. If you are a smoker and concerned a chest ct scan wo... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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yes: Lactic acid in muscles typically causes cramping. But it can be perceived as itching or soreness. Increase your fluids to 2 liters a day and wash it o... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Usually not: Cancerous lumps are usually not painful unless they are sitting on a nerve or a bone.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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probably muscular: If your body is hurting due to cold temperatures, it is probably the muscles overlying the kidney and not the kidney itself. If it continues, see your... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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of course!: Alcohol is a hidden weight gain nightmare.! when we drink, we tend to eat things that are not so healthy! try to have 1-2 glasses a wine when you are ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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viral infection: Probably an old fashioned cold that you should treat with over the counter cold meds for 3-5 days. If no improvement, see your doctor!
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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pinched nerve: Sounds like you have a pinched nerve due to arthritis in your cervical spine. If rest and anti inflamatories do not work, see your doctor for a pictur... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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positional dizziness: Change of position dizziness usually occurs when people have low blood pressure. This is a sign of good health but if the dizziness persists even afte... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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cervical nerves: When arthritis in the c spine presses on the cervical nerves, it can cause dizziness. With release of the tight muscles surrounding the spine, the ner... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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can be both: Mono can sometimes leave the neck nodes swollen for a long time. If indeed it is tonsillitis you will need antibiotics or your tonsils removed. You ne... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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yes: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is known to cause mood swings and depression. Hang in there! it will get better!
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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A day or two : Breast fullness and tenderness should go away in 1-2 days or at most 3-5 days, if it continues see your doctor.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry: Sounds like it is musclo-skeletal from sitting at your new job all day. Take breaks and get up and stretch and walk around, this should relieve your p... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Not likely: A large brain tumor or mass would not be missed by ct scan. A smaller or vascular lesion could be missed and an MRI is in order if you are symptomatic... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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new phone: There might be something in that actual phone that is causing ear pain and i would switch immediately!
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Why do i always have a belly ache and have to use the bathroom right after i eat or drink something?
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irritable bowel : Sounds like you have ibs and should moniter when and what your eat so that you can better control your bowel. Bulk agents such as MiraLAX (polyethylen... Read More
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Need path: Even though things 'look like cancer' the only real way to know is with tissue and that is done with a biopsy.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Will heal: Although it is still there, it will heal. Give it time! maybe put some arnica gel on it to increase healing.
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Cognitive behavior: This set up is a perfect example of where to use cognitive behavior therapy techniques. Try to find someone in your area that teaches them to you. It ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Of course: Of course its possible, but although it creeps you out, there is no need to worry about the bites. An over the counter antihistamine will cure you! an... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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more protein: Your dinner should include more protein ( lean chicken or fish) so that your body is not hungry in the morning.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
If there a chance that your stomach acid will not return to normal levels even after you stop ppi's?
Dr. Nancy Simpkinsanswered
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yes: There is a good chance after 8 weeks on ppis you have shut off the acid pump and do not need them anymore!
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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exercise: The best exercise for "knuckle pain" is to grab a tennis ball and squeeze it frequently while you are sitting and watching tv. This will draw the flui... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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viral infection: Your bloodtest results look like you have had a recent cold or virus, not to worry!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Simpkins is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Simpkins is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Your answer was more helpful than what I got when I asked the same!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Time will tell if cervical nerves or side effect of HBP meds. Bye!
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, NY
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