Dr. Layne Hermansen

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Get a pedicure: Given the several callouses you have, you could really benefit from a $25 pedicure. A callous can create a bruise underneath it causing your describe... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Is thr any medical reason why i get so very nervous during public speaking while most people are only moderately nervous? is there any cure for this?

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Performance Anxiety : A beta blocker - type of blood pressure / heart rate medication - is used by solo musicians, public speakers, and actors to help with anxiety associat... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

My girlfriend moved away and i have been having sexual desires ever since i cant control them! they seem to get worse and at the wrong times help!

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Puberty!: Testosterone is high at your age. Learning to manage this hormone and your sexual appetite and desires is something that is developed over time. Ac... Read More

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A female asked:

We are trying for a baby.i have regular periods,i found all symptoms of my pregnancy but thn i got my periods.this happen to me everymonth.from 3 mnth

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Check sperm : It could be a problem with the sperm quality or sperm count. Your husband can have a sperm test done at a reproductive center. Taking Vitamin E can ... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

I have currently encounter a short pain at my right chest. middle a bit more to the right..i think at the liver part.

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Costrochondritis: In your age group and location it's most likely rib pain. Take Naproxen or Aleve (naproxen) for a week and it should go away.

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A female asked:

If we drink honey with warm water will we have lose motion?

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Constipation : Honey and warm water is a well known home remedy for constipation. It may or might not work for you. Give it a try.

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A female asked:

I've been on 200mgs of 5htp for about 2 months but i'm switching to zoloft. how long do i have to discontinue the 5htp before i can start 25mg zoloft?

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Wait 5 days: By 5 days, the 5HTP will be no longer be a concern.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have a horrible earache. there is a constant ringing in both of my ears and theyre always popping when i swallow or yawn. why?

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Various reasons : The popping is from your eustacian tube adjusting air pressure. A decongestant can help immensely. The underlying condition could be an ear infection... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I currently believe i have a kidney stone but i just got sober 2 years ago and take suboxen. any non opiates that would help the pain it's killer?

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Naproxen : Take 2 OTC Aleve every 12 hours. Can add Tylenol (acetaminophen) 500 mg at breakfast, lunch, dinner and bed time.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Why have i gained about 20 pounds in only a few months

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Various : It could be your thyroid. Get labs checked. Consider dietary changes and attention to exercise. Also it could be a pregnancy?

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have a question. i hit my head on my car door last night and today its sore, swollen, and had like a little red dot/scrape. is it something serious?

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No worries : You bumped your head and got a little scratch. If you are not having any major symptoms time will heal this owie.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

What do i do for tight swollen neck and shoulder muscles? are they a big concern?

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Naproxen : Use it twice daily and if not improving after a couple of days then see your doctor for an exam.

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Best time to take 125 mg dose of seroquel (quetiapine) to avoid hangover?

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Try different times: Start off by taking three hours before bedtime. If that's not enough, keep adding an hour.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have a yeast ear infection for 3 months. going to see ent. if my ear crackles when yawn or burp does that mean my rubes are blocked?need surgery.?

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Eustacian Tube : The crackling and popping in your ear is most likely from a congested eustacian tube. Start taking a decongestant and could resolve even before seeing... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

What internal temperature does turkey need to have for it to be safe to eat?

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165 degrees : A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in ... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I've gotten weird headaches for several years(5 or 6?). my eyes start to hurt & my vision blurs. they hurt & burn until they start fighting to close. sleep helps correct it. i wear reading glasses & my rx hasn't changed. what's wrong with my eyes?

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Migraine : If your eyes are not straining because your corrected vision is good, then most likely a migraine. Ask your doctor for a sample of a triptan to try... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

Turmerics and tomatoes cause sudden and intense ocd in me. what to do as most foods have it?? help. thanks

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Get to know foods : Get to know the exact foods that have those ingredients and those that don't. Surprise yourself!

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I got bitten by a bug on my arm by my wrist and it is swelling a lot and hurts when it is touched?

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Bug bite treatment: Use a cold compress to help reduce the swelling. Taking Benadryl and another histamine blocker like omeprazole can also lessen the bite affects. Mos... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Was prescribed leviquin 500mg 1x daily for treatment of bronchitis/pneumonia but may have strep... can i take leviguin and amoxicillin 875mg 2x daily?

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Just take Levaquin (levofloxacin) : There is no need to double on the two meds. Just take the Levaquin, (levofloxacin) which will also treat the sore throat, if it's bacterial. Otherwi... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Im 27 i have this weird pain in my left breast that comes and goes, sometimes its pricking sometimes a dull ache and at times in armpit too.im worried?

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Get examined : Good chance you have a muscle spasm / strain in the pectoralis muscle underneath the breast. Your doctor may order a mammogram to rule out breast issu... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I recently broke my hip and femur. how long will it be before i can have sexual intercourse?

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Tolerable exercises : It takes 6 weeks for bone to heal, and longer for muscle strains and pains to recover. After the bone is healed, you start adding activities as toler... Read More

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A 47-year-old male asked:

On day 6 of lexapro (escitalopram). day 1 i felt some uptick in mood, but nothing since. also, take at 8am but seems like around 9pm i feel a little jittery. normal?

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Takes 3 to 6 weeks: You are very early to notice an improvement from the SSRI. Most notice it's benefits between 3 and 6 weeks. The jitters end of day could be a small si... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

My daughter has endometriosis and has an mirena (levonorgestrel) iud and she takes toradol for pain and it doesn't seem to work any other suggestions for pain?

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Tylenol (acetaminophen) : Add Tylenol (acetaminophen) at breakfast, lunch, dinner and bed time.

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A female asked:

Inside of upper cheek extremely tender for a week after dental injection. felt radiating pain to nose at the time of injection. what's going on?

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Post inj soreness: Post injection soreness is common following a nerve block. Radiating pain to the nose at time of injection is nothing to worry about either. Use ice... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

A female late50's was told she's in early stages of low cataract today..what does this mean and can it be reversed? natural and medical/surgical

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Easily treated : Cataracts come in all sizes. They are easily treated by an opthalmologist. Help her reduce her worry. Very simple thing to have and to treat. The op... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Have bad posture and knots in back ,last night i had like a pulsing feeling in my back and shoulder not sure if it was a muscle spasm?

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Trigger Points : Have someone give you a back rub with a finger knuckle. If they can find discrete areas if muscle pain and spasm these are called trigger points. G... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Poked right temple over a week ago not overly hard, was sore but pain settled now just get little twangs of pain now and then or if i squint hard?

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Improving!: I answered last week. Glad to hear it's improving little by little. When you squint your eyes, isolate the area of pain and do a light finger massage... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Is it healthy to take one teaspoon of turemic 2 days a week?

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Yes.: Turmeric is a healthy cooking spice and dietary supplement. There are numerous benefits. You can find lots of info doing an internet search.

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A male asked:

In between my upper abdomen, there is a small 10mm ish lump. it is soft to touch and is only visible when i flex my abdomen.

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Most likely a LIPOMA: A lipoma is a benign lump that can occur on your trunk and extremities, and actually anywhere under your skin. The only time they are surgically remov... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Hey i'm having a hard time loosing weight i've tried every thing i know about including eating healthy nothing works can u advice me what to do or use?

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Strength Training : Have you tried resistance training with weight machines, dumb bells, or stretch bands? Toning and strengthening muscles could be the missing link. Ch... Read More

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A female asked:

Hip pain from injury that won't go away after 5 weeks. now causing low back pain, inner thigh pain by groin, and buttocks pain. what can i do?

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Sacroiliac ligament: Sounds like you are having referred pain from sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction. Would be good to be evaluated for this by your family doctor. Best treatme... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

A few years ago i banged my head against a the edge between windows that separates them. i believe i still have a dent in my skull...no pain.

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No worries : So you think the long ago injury may have caused a dent in your skull...so be it. There is nothing to worry about, just live with it.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I'm having shooting pain that is starting at the top of my spine and shooting up my neck?

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Neck strain: Try Naproxen twice daily and Tylenol (acetaminophen) four times daily for a couple of days. If not improving, find an inexpensive chiropractor and go ... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

My penis is paining and it hurts when i touch the right side of it and am unable to have intercourse and masturbate. please help?

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Seek Care: Avoid any sexual activity that aggravates your problem until you have been examined by your primary care doctor. They may refer you to a Urologist (s... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Will draining the bursae help heal the inflammation area quicker and last longer than seeing a physiotherapist?

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Prefer draining : I happen to be a believer in draining large fluid filled bursa and then injecting a tiny amount of corticosteroid to reduce inflammation. I get refer... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

How can you control acid reflux?

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Acid Reducing Meds: Start with taking over-the-counter Omeprazole each morning when you wake up. Also avoid eating right before bedtime. If symptoms persist go see you... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Why am i always tired. i workout,eat,go to school, and work. sleep 8 hours a night but i'm still tired. why? i also take all my multi vitamins.

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List of Tips: 1) Thyroid lab 2) Sleep apnea questionnaire 3) Depression assessment 4) Poor nutrition (too many carbs) and lack of breakfast and lunch. 5) Adrenal St... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can you maintain muscle while restricting calories but eating enough protein?

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Yes: Restricted calories like the HCG diet of 500 per day = muscle loss. If you want to lose weight and maintain muscle mass, eat around 25 grams of prote... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I fell now i'm feelingburning sensation from the bottom of my ankle midway up to the side of my leg and its puffy a little bruised not a lot though?

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Sprained Ankle: Sounds like you sprained your ankle a little bit. Its typical to have some bruising and referred pain. Ice, ibuprofen or naproxen will help. Keep wal... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I recently started cycling for exercise & 4 days ago went for a 12 mi ride. since then my knee has been swollen & stiff (no pain). should i be worried?

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Overuse - Return Slo: I'd recommend taking a break from cycling until the stiffness and swelling improves. Naproxen (Aleve) twice daily can help and wrapping it. Not being... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about overcoming shin splits.

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Ignore: Overcome by not getting them! Don't do too much running all at once. Gradually increase as tolerated.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I am not able to control my anger and start screaming at my husband like an animal. this mostly happens during menstrual cycle days. how can i control?

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Progesterone cream: This prescription cream obtained from a compounding pharmacy can do wonders for menstrual cycle mood swings and severe cramping. Applied days 14 throu... Read More

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A 50-year-old member asked:

I have frequent urination for over a year, and now uti symptoms?

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UTI - Diabetes: You need to be evaluated for a urinary tract infection via urinalysis, and diabetes by a blood sugar level. Please be seen by a doctor this coming ... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Groin was hurting when i lift my leg towards my chest it's got better but still abit achy also clicks when i lift it and move it left to right?

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Hip Flexor: You could have a strain in a hip flexor muscle, as you feel better in a flexed position. The iliopsoas muscle and its bursae can give this pain and c... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Went on a plane and for a week have been having ear pressure. went to gp and says lot of fluid in ear. will antibiotics help at all? been chewing gum

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Eustachian Tube: Eustachian tube dysfunction is common among plane travelers, SCUBA divers, or a trip to the mountains. This tube normally equalizes pressure in your... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Can your back being out of alignment cause frequent urination?

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UTI - Diabetes: You need to be evaluated for a urinary tract infection, diabetes and possibly over active bladder syndrome by your physician. My office is in Draper,... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Please tell me any idea what could be causing lower back pain?

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Lumbar Strain: Trial a combination of Tylenol (acetaminophen) 500 mg four times a day and Naproxen as directed. If you've had it for some time, find a doctor who... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Jaw pain ear pain sharp pains in my head pain infront of ear pain around ear ed swelling infront of ear and under eye pain in nec what could that be?

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Temperal Arteritis: Hello, you should be evaluated by a doctor ASAP (ER or Urgent Care now!). The worse case scenario would be an inflammation of a large artery in the ar... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on improving relationships.

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Ignore: Do more listening than speaking. Listen for your partners contributions to you. Be appreciative.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Help please? i have frequent urination and thirst?

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Visit your doctor: Visit your doctor for a urinalysis and blood work. Frequent urination combined with increased thirst are major signs of diabetes. Don't wait around. ... Read More

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