Dr. Randolph Rosarion

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

HCG diet: Some contraindications to HCG include history of malignancy, androgen dependent neoplasm, uncontrolled endocrine disorders, primary ovarian failure, p... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about strength training.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Ignore: Set your goals and go slowly. Make sure you allow plenty of rest in between.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

How can i stop lower back pain without taking all the advil (ibuprofen)?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Advil (ibuprofen) for LBP: If advil works then take it. Stop if you are getting any kind of gastric disturbances and make sure you do not exceed the maximum daily recommended d... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

My arm fell asleep overnight. sore/burning pain in the morning, what can i do?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Arm pain with sleep: Try sleeping on your back. It is not possible for us to control our limbs while asleep. If your arm is hyper abducted, internally rotated or adducte... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

When i flex my back/traps, get a pain in my shoulder blade mostly, and towards the shoulder area, what could it be?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Shoulder pain: Sounds muscular likely due to spasm, and possibly a referred pain pattern from trigger points . Trigger points are hyper irritable knots or areas of ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I turned my ankle over this morning coming into the office and it started to swell immediately. how do i tell the difference in a sprain or fracture?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Ankle injury: A lot of the symptoms of sprain and fracture are similar involving pain, swelling, bruising and difficulty or inability to bear weight on the joint. ... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

What happens at a pain management appointment?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Pain Eval: Like any medical encounter a full history and physical examination is performed to evaluate your complaints. The quality, intensity, relieving and ex... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Is it possible to still use a rowing machine with a frozen shoulder?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Frozen shoulder: I would not advise it especially since you do not have normal range of motion at your shoulder. Supervised physical therapy sessions that include gra... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Could an occupational therapist give any medicine?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Medication prescribe: Typically licensed practitioners who are able to prescribe medications if they are not physicians (M.Ds, D.Os, dentists, podiatrists etc, ) are eithe... Read More

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A 56-year-old female asked:

Dr says strained rotator cuff. can't move my rt arm up or to side cause it feels tight.can lift it only using my lt hand as support. more than str rc?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

It's possible.: A strained rotator cuff from an acute or chronic problem or injury can limit mobility over time, especial if there is a frank tear. It can also cause... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

Can i use vigrex plus forever? i have much stronger eriction using it. and very bad if i don't use? this suplement is cheap and natural, can i use it

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

See a doctor: About your erectile dysfunction to get an appropriate medical work up . Is it a hormonal problem, blood flow problem, nerve problem. Is it possible y... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about carpal tunnel syndrome.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Ignore: Just state what whatever your symptoms are, whether it's pain, numbness or tingling or weakness.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Can i take advil (ibuprofen) and flexeril together?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Yes.: But always consult your doctor first. If you ever experience side effects from any medications, even over the counter medications alert your treating... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Many men have unwanted coarse hair on the shaft of the penis. it is a growing problem and i would like to know a permanent painless solution to it.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

It will come back.: Hair wherever it is , on your face or your penis goes through its own growth cycle and resting phase and new ones are eventually produced by the folli... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I've had muscle spasms in the lower back& told two diff. things. 2 docs said to apply ice & 1 said heat. i'm confused, which is best to reduce?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Muscle spasm: Actually both are right in terms of using these modalities to treat pain or spasm. Generally ice is reserved for the first 24-48hrs after your sympto... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Ignore: Do keep wrist in neutral position , avoid over flexing or extending and excess vibration, take breaks.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Can i tell me how i can diagnose my muscular pain?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Muscular pain: It's best that you see a professional and give a good medical history. More than 80 percent of medical diagnosis is based on what you tell your docto... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

How can i gain muscle mass without worrying about the scale? i don't want to see higher numbers!

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Increase muscle mass: The healthiest way is through isotonic muscle resistance exercises using weights such as dumbbells , barbells or nautilus machines. By applying both ... Read More

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A 42-year-old male asked:

Causes of nerve pain from the l. thumb-wrist, to the l. arm bicep, with a swollen 1 in. lump around extensor pollicis brevis, with a clear neck mri ?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

It could be due to a: several conditions like De Quervain's tenosynovitis which is a painful inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, carpal tunnel synd... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Are sugars straight from fruits bad for phase 3 of the hcg diet?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

HCG and sugar: Technically, if you follow dr. Simeon's protocol, no sugar is allowed during the first 3 weeks of the 6 week maintenance phase that follows your HCG d... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

My cousin broke his leg through accident. but after healing of months, he is not able to run and when he walk, pain started in his healed leg. why?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Broken leg: Without knowing if it's upper or lower leg, and whether or not he had any medical intervention, it can be assumed that this pain is chronic( there fo... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Ct scan detect bulge/herniated discs? sciatica? is this a good test? mri is more expensive.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

MRI is superior : An MRI would be better at revealing soft tissues such as disc anatomy and nerve roots, while the ct scan is better at showing bony abnormalities.Sciat... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I had tendonitis about two weeks ago. now mainly my middle, but also my ring finger, are numb at the end and have that annoying tingly feeling.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Carpal tunnel: Tendinitis, and inflammation of the transverse carpal ligament can produce numbness and tingling in the fingers as you described causing a carpal tunn... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

What is physiological ed?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Physiological Ed: Generally refers to the physical causes of ed as opposed to the psychological causes. Most of the time ed has physical causes especially in men over ... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

After asking my last question, about tingling/ numbness, in fingers and fiber tips i was told it was carpal tunnel. is this valid. what do i do.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

EMG /nerve study: A nerve conduction study and electromyography can be helpful . It will measure the response time, and speed of conduction of nerves that go through t... Read More

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A female asked:

Sometimes when i stand or move it feels like my knee will snap in two if i move it the wrong way and sometimes it hurts a lot (i play soccer)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Knee instability: Due to problems with ligaments, bones, tendons etc. causing joint problems is possible especially since you play contact sports. See your doctor for ... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

While doing exercise my testicle become small. why its happening?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

No to worry: it's a protective mechanism of the cremasteric muscle that covers the testes. It pulls the testes closer to the body in fight or flight situations wh... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have been exercising for weeks now but have seen any results. which exercises is best for losing belly fat? thanks in advance your answers

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Go slowly.: Most weight loss occurs through dieting. Exercise helps maintain your weight loss. Try aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, elliptical t... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Will i lose a lot weight after knee surgery since i won't be moving around much?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Weight after surgery: I believe you mean will you gain weight from not moving around? If that's the case, it's best that you start moving around as soon as you are medical... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

From what place can i buy real hcg drops?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Oral HCG: Hcg should only be obtained from a physician and should only be used under physician supervision. When a doctor writes you a prescription it will go ... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

Just wondering if swimming is ok 2 do if u have frozen shoulder . i only have limited movement?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Buoyancy of water: Will help to make exercise easier by lessening the stress on the joints and soft tissues. Just like an injured runner may simulate running in the swi... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Ignore: Avoid over flexing and extending wrists, keep it neutral and don't forget to take breaks as needed.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I worked out yesterday and my legs still feel really tired is it because i worked myself too hard?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Tired after exercise: You are likely just de-conditioned. Whether it's strength training exercises or aerobic exercises you are referring to, both can caused delayed onse... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Is there any good pain killers over-the-counter for pinched nerves in spine my doctor just told me i have to deal with it for life it hurts bad everyd?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Depends on: The kind of pain you are suffering from. If it's mild to moderate and coming from irritation of the nerves, over the count anti-inflammatory (nsaids)... Read More

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A 53-year-old male asked:

I have arthritus in my knees, i wear a sleeve over them in the daytime. then remove them at night, is this a good idea because they feel swollen .

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Doesn't matter : Really, because the sleeve may only offer psychological support in realty. Physically you may get some proprioceptive feedback to help you remember n... Read More

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A 53-year-old male asked:

I have arthritus in neck and knees, is nsaids or tylenols (acetaminophen) better?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

If pain is your main: Complaint, both tylenol (acetaminophen) and nsaids can be of benefit. If inflammation is playing a big part then the NSAID might help you get more r... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I have pain in my lower back. could you pl suggest remedy for that?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Depends on the: cause of your pain, the type of pain and any associated symptoms. Do get evaluated by a doctor and provide more history so that we can help you. Th... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Herniated disc,sciatica,from the pain i limp and my pelvis is tilted,i guess that will get better when i'm pain free?(i'm on nsaid,diazepam)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

See a therapist: for physical therapy. Sounds like you are already seeing a pain doctor, and getting nerve blocks. Your doctor may add other medications to improve ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

I have premature ejaculations and wanted to know what the causes are?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Prem ejaculation: Most of the time premature ejaculation (pe) is caused by psychological causes. Anxiety raises your adrenaline level and more adrenaline comes with ne... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

How come i get pins and needles in my hands after drinking?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Paresthesias: If by drinking you mean alcohol, and if you don't remember after you drink, it's possible that you had too much to drink, passed out and compressed yo... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Erectile dysfunction problem, what to do?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Erectile dysfunction: First relax. Anxiety, increasing your adrenaline with stress will not help. Talk to your doctor, and at 45yrs of age, we can run some labwork to che... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

For what length of time can i take a prescription drug if i am subject to dot drug testing?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

DOT Drug testing: Drug testing for dot involves testing for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamine, opiates, and phencyclidine(pcp). If you are obtaining your "opiate" prescr... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Was diagnosed with a concussion after a car accident. 1 dr said i should stay away from working out, but another said it's okay at a moderate pace.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Motor vehicle accide: Depends how long ago you had your accident and what your current symptoms are as well as how you have responded to treatment. Prior to starting any e... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Both of my knees are painful and giving out?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Pain knees: Chronic pain in the knees, with feeling of giving out can be related to osteoarthritis (oa) with degeneration of menisci and ligaments. Weakened join... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Can you explain what's this is diabetic radiculopothy sciatica piriformis syndrome?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Diabetic radiculopat: Diabetes is a systemic disease with widespread effects throughout the body. Neuropathy is nerve damage, anywhere. Either the myelin or the nerve fib... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip on some do's and don'ts with regard to strength training.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Ignore: Add progressively heavier weights and allow muscles to recover in order to repair and grow.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

What causes erectile disfunction?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Erectile dysfunction: Ed is currently believed to have more of a physical cause rather than psychological in men 40yrs old or more. Arterial diseases (arteriovenous insuff... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Can my neck pain cause anxiety?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Anxiety: Any pain can cause anxiety. This is evident by the fact you are concerned enough to ask this very important question. Pain is probably one of the mo... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Could you tell me what to do about phantom limb pain?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Phantom Limb Pain: Persistent aberrant pain from nerve endings of amputated limb is difficult to treat. Desensitizing approaches with physical therapy modalities used ar... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I have really bad neck pain that won't go away can anyone help?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 30 years experience

Persistent Neck pain: Neck pain can be stem from many causes. A muscle spams, a muscle sprain. A problem with the nerve root as in a pinched nerve or radiculopathy. It co... Read More

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