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Due to my own medical problems, I presently am only doing aesthetics--Dysport & fillers because it makes my right brain happy. I was also an art major back in college.
I also do consultations in regards to a genetic folate deficiency (MTHFR genotype) that is effecting 84% of us, and the MANY illnesses and problems that it makes worse, or directly causes.
I do the Aesthestics by appointment only, so please text my cell: 816-585-8580.
Please visit my website, www.DrSimonsSays.com for practice and MTHFR info!
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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.
Family Medicine
Aesthetic Medicine
Clinical Genetics
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United States: Missouri
Languages spoken
German
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319 Answers
212 Agrees
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Sort of...: It can be very painful as the abdomen does not like any other fluid in it! not blood (why a tiny amount of endometriosis is so painful), and not cyst... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
YES!!: Let other people help you! hubby, kids, friends. With abd surgery you need to follow your discharge instructions to the letter! you don't want your ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Should be fine: But you could hallucinate and be groggy. I would just go to bed and not operate anything more difficult than the water dispenser on the fridge. Drink... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
March 27th, 2014: Congrats! get tested for mthfr 677 &1298, and make sure your prenatal vitamin does not have regular Folic Acid in it--you need l-methylfolate, b12&... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Don't play doc!: Sometimes these can be hidradenitis suppurativa, or they can be infected bartholin's gland cysts. If you popped one a year ago ; it came back in the ... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
See a doctor ASAP!: Testicular cancer is one of the few cancers that can happen to young men. There are also many benign things that it could be, that are much more like... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Braxton hicks: Most likely they are practice contractions. I used to get them every time i stood up from a sitting position. Baby starts to move lower and repositi... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
If you are sexually: Active, and recently had unprotected sex, the goo could have been seminal fluid coming back out, and the late period could mean a sperm found it's ma... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
I'm five days late for period after one week of progesterone pessaries. help i want to get pregnant?
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Check MTHFR: 677 ; 1298 genotypes to give implantation and to prevent neural tube defects. If +, treat with l-methylfolate, p, and methylcobalamin. Avoid regular a... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Retained products: Need to come out before a new pregnancy can start. If they don't come out on their own, you might need a d ; c. Ask doc to test for mthfr 677 ; 1298,... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Could be gallbladder: Reflux, ulcers, constipation/obstipation, diverticulosis, mittleschmertz, and a bunch of other things. Resubmit your question and give details on loc... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Rashes are: Hard enough to diagnose when seeing them in person, let alone over the internet with no picture. It could be ringworm, a fungus, eczema, and many othe... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Molluscum Contagiosu: Molluscum contagiosum is a disease of day care in children. After they are infected, it itches, so they scratch. They look like little whiteheads, t... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Numb Hands: If mostly when you wake up in the AM, or if writing, typing, or doing any repetitive work, then it might be carpal tunnel syndrome. Start with SLEEP ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Yes! Looks great!: Hopefully it will stay that good the WHOLE time! Good luck! Keep your legs elevated when you can. Do NOT wear flip flops-only good supportive shoes t... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
MTHFR?: Have they tested for the mthfr 677 ; 1298 genotypes yet? It is a very common cause of infertility and neural tube defects leading to miscarriages. Th... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
It should not.: It could cause inflammation which could cause an increase in temp; however, a temp is not a fever until it is 100.4 F.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
No Correlation: Sorry.....there is generally NOT a correlation between BM's and periods. Now, eating a bigger breakfast, or a fattier one, can cause a gastrocolic re... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Mucous plug: Possible that you might be losing your mucus plug which prevents bad bugs from making it up into your uterus, and infecting baby or placenta. Might g... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Possible...: Probably should have a doc look at it and take a culture of the sores. AND, if you want to avoid any worry of STD's or accidental parenting in the fu... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Barometric pressure: If you've had a bit of a cold, or eustacian tube dysfunction, that can cause a "popping" in your ear. Also, if you are a swimmer, water retained in t... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Periods have a mind: Of their own. They are never going to always be the same. I always recommend continuous birth control if you are negative (or treated) for mthfr, fa... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Gallbladder: Get your gallbladder checked out! if symptoms are worse after eating fatty or fried foods, it could be that. They will do an ultrasound first, and if... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Not BIGGER: But they could get swollen and temporarily look bigger if there was too much friction. No way to control the outcome though!
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A female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
MTHFR genotype: 677 ; 1298 is an inheritable issue that could cause problems with fertility. This can easily be tested for free through HDL labs. Just need to find a... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Hyperhydrosis: Sometimes you can have over active sweat glands in your hands. You can try topical liquid anti-perspirants, and now botox/dysport injections can last... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
The area under: Your right breast could be painful. Pain can also radiate up to the back of your right shoulder. If you suspect gallstones, your doc will consider an... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Gently moisturize: Your skin with a non-comedogenic moisturizer. Retin-a can be very drying. You also should be avoiding the sun, or wearing a hat, sunglasses, or suns... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
I suppose that : Depends on if you are gay or straight. I really can't think of a benefit if you are straight, except perhaps if you were having a problem leaking sto... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
It is related: Chemically. Sudafed is what people make meth out of, so it can definitely cause elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and possibly shaking. It really... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Depends on the tests: If you are talking urine pregnancy tests, then it wouldn't show up yet. Even if you did a blood test, you would be pushing it 5 days after ovulation.... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Many Things: Can cause these symptoms, from simple reflux, to gallbladder issues, so even more serious things like peptic or duodenal ulcers. Depending on how low... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
That depends: On the type of troponin level tested: trop-i or trop-t. Generally anything 0-0.1micrograms/l is within normal range for trop-t, trop i is <10 micr... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Cover: Cover with small square of duct tape, & bandaid. Leave on until falls off, remove dead wart, repeat!
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Elevated Prolactin : Level is one reason for continued lactation. (galactorrhea) .Abnormal thyroid levels, or significant nipple stimulation can also cause continued lact... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Pregnancy possible: "pulling out" is one of the least effective methods of birth control and std protection that is out there. Please wear a condom if you are trying to ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Wait a little...: Perhaps a couple more days, then take a new home pregnancy test with a first morning urine specimen for best results. Any time you have unprotected se... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
No: Babies that age are programmed to breast feed about every 2-3 hours, or formula feed every 3-4 hours. Don't expect to get much sleep during the first... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
It depends..: Many kids would be able to know their letters, numbers, shapes, ; colors at that age if their parents would spend the time every day to go over those ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
They are both: Processed through the cyp2c19 metabolic pathway. You can be tested to see if you metabolize drugs via this pathway too slow, too fast, or just right... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
SOME discomfort: Is to be expected if it is the day of, or right after surgery. I would first read your discharge instructions, and take any meds told to.It should te... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Would contact neuro: Generally when syringomyelia starts to effect the bowels and/or bladder, and lumbar pain gets worse, it's time to check in with your neurologist. You... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Many issues: Going on here. Using Ritalin (methylphenidate) as an appetite suppressant can get you into big trouble with addiction rebound fatigue, ; hypoglycemia... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Not likely: A sprain implies there is a muscle to be sprained. Generally if a deformation is present, it is likely a fracture of the cartilage or nasal bone frac... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Controlling fat: If i knew how to control where fat decides to go, i'd be a very wealthy person. Fat usually distributes itself according to a genetic predisposition.... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Bartholin's Cyst: If they aren't completely removed, can tend to recur...An option is having a catheter placed that has a small balloon in it to allow your body to make... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Yes: Everyone is tired of being pregnant around 38 weeks! you are anxious for it to be over, and hold baby on the outside, and get back to tying your shoe... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 17 years experience
Not likely: Women tend to "run a bit more wet" when they are pregnant. Can get to the point of needing a panty liner. As long as no itching or discharge, usually ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
It can also be: Medications that you take. Metformin does this to many people. A low gallbladder ejection fraction could also cause similar symptoms if meals are fa... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rhonda Simonsanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
If it doesn't bother: You. Go for it! coughs can last for way more than 7-10 days. Sometimes they can last up to a month or more depending on what the cause was. If you ... Read More
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Mar 29, 2014
Dr Simons is a great asset to Health Tap--her answers demonstrate her knowledge of the latest innovations in medicine, using genetics to help determine treatment, which is the future. I am learning fr...Read More
Mar 25, 2014
Dr. Simons gives thoughtful, concise and knowledgable answers to a wide- range of medical questions.It's a pleasure to read her articulate answers.
Aug 22, 2014
Great to find a knowledgeable and caring physician!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks, I didn't know there were other prescription meds that could help me with my issue. I might ask my doctor about singulair :-)
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I do have high triglycerides. But my doc said it could be from the pcos I take meds for that as well
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I did get tested for herpes but I didnt know it could be somthing else
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO
Graduated 2006MD
Residency
TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER LAKEWOOD
Awards
Makes KCUMB a friendly place-Peer awarded
Excellence in Biology Award--University of MO KC
Cum Laude Graduate of Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
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