Dr. Robert Waskowitz

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Further studies: Cardiac issues need to be diagnosed with routine or further complex studies. There could be other sources of pain that would mimic these symptoms such... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Is "deccamass" body building supplement ...good for atheletes and mass gainer..?or not.?

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Careful: Depends on amount of protein supplement and other additives.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Why do i feel warm but i'm cold? i checkd my axillary tenp and it was 97.9 so adding a point i wouldn't have a fever..

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Direct temperature: You should get a direct temperature in addition to axial lady as there could be variance.

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A 49-year-old female asked:

My abdomen sticks out making me look pregnant. i did have 2 laparotomies in my 20s. can this be resolved? i am fit and slim.

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possible hernia: Possible abdominal hernia that could be repaired. See a general surgeon for evaluation.

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A member asked:

What exercises should i do for a sprained ankle after 6 weeks? i tore a ligament. it's feeling back to normal-ish, but it's very tight.

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Stretch; strengthen: Light resistance exercises like bike or swim, progressive stretching and strengthening with heat to warm up and ice to cool down.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

What is the chance of a 6.6cm cyst going away on it's own? accompanied with symptoms of endometriosis.

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Possible but...: Rather large size, could spontaneously resolve but. You you have it evaluated.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I fractured the tip of my index finger. is it normal for the whole finger to be lighter than the ret?

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Common: If there is associated swelling blood flow can be altered. As long as you have good sensation and skin blanches and returns to normal color, probably ... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

How does landing on a straight leg tear your acl? if you jump down 4 steps on a straight knee can you tear your acl? how much force is needed?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Force overload: Acl injuries commonly occur with a non contact rotational motion on a planted extremity. Could occur from a jump down stairs if force exceeds what the... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Shoulders neck pain always piping cracking with slightest movements causing numbness weakness pain in arms elbows wrist?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Arthritis or disc: If symptoms are not abating or if progressing you should be evaluated with exam and studies.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Would taking only 60 bills 2 per day of danabol ds (blue hearts) 500 x 10mg steriods for my workout leads to the side effects of this bill ?

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Probably yes: Caution when taking any steroid because of concern of significant side effects.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Keep forgetting my middle dose of metformin would i be able double up one my other doses.. i'm prescribed by doc 500mg 3xdaily for pcos

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Need regular cycle: You should stay on your regular prescribed cycle because that modulates your diabetic control.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Would you use succinylcholine for a arthroscopic shoulder surgery?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Certain procedures: Certain procedures are better accomplished with muscle relaxation provided by succinylcholine.

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I am 26 and i accidentally bought one a day men's for 50 plus. is it okay for me to take it?

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Switch to women's: Probably not a major issue as long as there are no hormonal supplements...Switch to womens.

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A 42-year-old male asked:

I have pain in leg's, arm's, shoulders. is it due to weakness or some other cause.besides my sex power has become low.

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Check testo level: Have bloodwork drawn and include testosterone level.

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A 37-year-old female asked:

I'm 115 and 37 yrs old. any advice on how to increase muscle gain for strength? to pick up and carry baby more easier. i'm skinny but have some muscle

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Initiate workouts: Stretch strengthen and cardio are keys to healthy lifestyle. Initiate a workout regime gradually and anticipate improvement.

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A 31-year-old male asked:

Painful spots on chest for 4 months. are symm, pains in back whn i bend my neck(symmt) smker, can this be cancer? heart attack? chest ct clear jan 3

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Probably not: Symmetrical "spots" usually not consistent with cancer presentation.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Can i take amway nutrilite biotin cplus 2 tablets and nutrilite daily 1 tablet in everyday?

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Get labs first: You should get baseline lab values first before supplementing.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I've been having sharp squeezing pains under my rib cage, on the left. the pain is only for a couple minutes and hurts more when i breath in.

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Spasm: Common cause is muscular spasm of the diaphragm but if it persists and shortness of breath see your doctor.

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A 48-year-old female asked:

What cause high levels of creatine kinase. can it have something to do with low stomach acid?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle breakdown: Ck is a byproduct of muscle breakdown usually occurring from muscle injury or sometimes from certain supplements.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Is it possible for a bone scan to miss something in the sacral area?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes but good study: Bone scan is helpful for an inglmatory process although it is not perfect. Other studies include ct scan MRI and pet scan.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

What can cause pain behind right shoulder blade before then right side of back after eating and when stressed? a dull, achey, burning sensation.

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Gastric irritation,: This could be gastric irritation or other causes such as gallbladder (cholecystitis), see your PCP for evaluation

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A 16-year-old male asked:

I'm 16& a guyhow do you do a proper push-up the ones that work the chest muscles?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Plank position & pus: assume a plank position and push body up keeping back flat and arms apart

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Got minor pain above my bladder but just bellow my belly button. what would this be? gas?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Gas or spasm: Could be gas or bloating could also be muscular spasm...Should pass with time.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Kinda hard small knot on calf, no redness and under skin, any ideas? im 18 weeks pregnant, i take a small dose beta blocker with norm bp? sore touch

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possible blood clot: You have some risk factors for developing a blood clot in the calf region. See your doctor to get a study to rule this out.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

What could cause bony erosion and soft tissue thinking in the sacral/coccyx region on a ct scan? severe pain when sitting for over 10months

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Concern for mass: See your treating doctor to evaluate for any type of invasive mass.

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A 45-year-old male asked:

What could cause a non severe waist pain early morning or when standing up for up to 30min?

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Bladder/bodissension: Bladder or bowel distinction could cause this first thing in morning.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I don't understand what causes a blockage in the appendix; how is it that feces gets into malt? how is it "connected" to the cecum for that to occur?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Blind pouch: Appendix is a blind pouch with an opening but no exit. Items can get trapped inside but may not exit and become infected.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I've been having back pain that's sensitive to touch on spine and radiates to the right side of abdomen, rt side is also sensitive to touch.

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Any studies?: This may represent nerve or nerve root irritation. If it is inflammatory an NSAID may help; if no resolution then seek further evaluation.

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A 56-year-old female asked:

My doctor says i have a peptic ulcer. i don't take nsaids. he hasn't tested for h pylori or prescribed antibiotics, just a ppi.will that fix it?

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Possible: If symptoms are not controlled with ppi then other studies should be obtained.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

I am a sle patient taking 5mg prednisolone daily. i am going to gym now. no sle effects of joint pain. i am taking nutrilite protein now. is that ok?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Relatively safe: Low dose steroid as long as it is effective for sle you should be safe to workout and consider nutritional supplements.

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A 51-year-old female asked:

I fell on my knee cap. and i have fluid on my knee. dr said it will go away it will be going on 3 mo. what should i do and can a blood clot set up?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Drain fluid: A fluid filled sac (bursa) may persist in swelling and can be drained in the office.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Right gould pain shoot down to hand i think slept on it wrong last night woke up on that arm could that be problem?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Anticipate resolutio: Sleeping on arm awkwardly can put pressure on nerves that should resolve spontaneously and quickly.

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A 17-year-old male asked:

My leg calves are kinda big and fat, is there anyway to slim my legs down?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Stretch ; accept: As long as you are functional and have no pain, lack of function or disability more appropriate to accept the fact that you are doing fine despite the... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Does ms always show up on a mri of the spine ?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not always: Ms can be diagnosed several ways with differ tests.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Did i have a stroke at 24? upper back vertebrae is extremely painful to touch. left leg and arm are weak and dull pain in them. tngling headaches.

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Uncommon: Stroke in your age group is uncommon. Look for another etiology/reason to explain symptoms. Mri could be beneficial.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I haven't had it for a while but i used to get pains in my kneecap which would sometimes wake me up. anything serious?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Common at your age: Antior knee pain is common in young females.Mit usually subsides with a focused rehab plan for quadriceps function.

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A 39-year-old male asked:

How could i tell if my one year old son has scoliosis?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Clinical exam: Clinical exam usually can pick up a scoliosis. If further evaluation is warranted x-ray would help.

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A 56-year-old female asked:

What typically happens with a greater tubalosity fracture that is comminuted?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends on location : Depends on location and any associated injuries; if fracture is minimally displaced, things may heal uneventfully; if displaced or significant other i... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I took a hard fall of a horse and landed on head and shoulder but my ribs hurt on the opposite side especially at night. why could this be?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Trauma: Fall from a height could be a concussive event (tbi) but could also be pulmonary bruising or injury to a lung.

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A female asked:

Cause of knees popping? they pop when i squat down and have for 3-4 years. i also have knee pain in my right knee everyday

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Patellofemoral syndr: Patellofemoral syndrome common cause of popping (crepitus) in front of knee. Focus on retraining quadriceps muscles.

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Prof. athlete out for 18 months due to achilles pain at tendon insertion probably caused by a levaquin (levofloxacin) rx. recent mri shows nothing. what's next step?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Physio and lift: Specific physical therapy modalities (ultrasound with iontophoresis) stretching and gradual eccentric strengthening with a heel lift can be helpful, a... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I have a big curve on my lower spine and have a excess fat on my hips ... so please give me sugessiton to get rid of this problem?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Low back program: Physical therapy can help with low back discomfort working on front and back musculature. Diet and activity should help weight issues.

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I have a black toe nail from running(3 weeks ago) it stopped hurting(remained black) so i ran again but now its back and my race is in 2 weeks! help?!

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No pain: If stable nailed with no pain or swelling common injury with running. Monitor with ice elevation and possible wider toe box running shoe or orthotic.

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A 34-year-old male asked:

I have adpkd kidney disease im a bodybuilder should i continue my diet and exercise i take a b.p pill everyday and protien shake to?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Caution: You need close monitoring of your kidney function with specific diet strategies and supplements.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Forearm and upper arm pain. not severe - dull, achy. left side x2 days. cbc 4 weeks ago normal. itp? leukemia? haven't needed any tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibproufen

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Further studies: Achey pain should subside given your age group but if persists you should see your sic for further evaluation.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Consistent sharp pain on left ovary, what does it mean?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Check for cyst: Ultrasound or other study may be indicated to check for ovarian cyst or other abnormality.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Im having pain in my lower back to my abdomen on both sides what could this be?

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Need evaluation: Need more information: health status, other co-morbidities, pregnancy...Lots of things.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Is it common for costochondritis pain to vary throughtout the day without activity change? when its dull i hardly notice it, but then i'll get these sharp pains that take my breath away.

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Not normally: Chostocondritis is usually consistent with activity and minimal at rest.

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A 38-year-old male asked:

Dr. waskowitz, no night pain and no trouble resting. my weight has not changed. my stomach gets so bloated feeling w/ exercise i can't breath right. y?

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Further eval: You should be evaluated by a physician with physical exam and possibly some further studies.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Is deccamass body building powder good for thin atheletes to grow mass for the wrkouts in the gym?iam 20yr cricketer.i need to grow mass in my body.

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Caution: Be careful with any type of supplement. Normal diet with protein boost and exercise is indicated.

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