Dr. Richard Schneider
Integrative Medicine
Raleigh, NC
47 years experience male
Locations
Schneider Medical Group
Raleigh, NC
About
Bio
I am fortunate to have over 36 years medical experience, initially in private practice, and now as the Practice Medical Director for one of the areas premier teaching universities Internal Medicine clinics. I obtained a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine from Dr. Andrew Weil's program at the University of Arizona.
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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.
Integrative Medicine
Internal Medicine
Licenses
United States: Michigan, North Carolina
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
87 Answers
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Leg Dent: Usually "dents" or indentations in the skin of the leg will go away in a few hours. Should not be lasting a week. Check with your PCP.
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Integrative Medicine: One of the best Integrative Medicine programs is at the University of Arizona, developed by Dr. Andrew Weil one of the internationally know experts in... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:

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Weight loss: Unfortunately, there are really no easy and fast ways to lose weight. Realistic weight loss through diet and exercise will bring about 3-5 pounds los... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Blood pressure: Controlling blood pressure without medication can include weight loss, salt restriction, quitting smoking, exercise, possibly taking garlic, as well a... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Cold sore: A sore in the corner of the mouth may be due to a virus. However, if you have dentures, chronic secretions on the side of the mouth caused by the den... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Eye irritation: The bloodshot eye and feeling of irritation in a person who wears contacts may be due to a scratch or ulceration of the cornea, or possibly an infecti... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Shoulder pain: Shoulder pain lasting two years requires further evaluation by your doctor.
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A 52-year-old male asked:

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Knee concern: A feeling of tightness in the knee may be due to some swelling. Also, inactivity may allow scar tissue to form in the knee that has had previous surg... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Weight loss: Unfortunately, effective weight loss takes awhile. Realistically, through a good diet and exercise regimen, one can expect to lose around 3-5 pounds ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Face swelling: Face swelling can be due to infection as well as a blocked salivary gland duct . This should be evaluated by your doctor to see if antibiotics are ne... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:

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Knee pain: At your age you really need to have your knee pain followed by a specialist. You may need to go to PT again. I'm concerned that if this is not treat... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Cortisone shots: Cortisone or steroid shots into an inflamed joint such as a shoulder can be very effective in reducing pain and inflammation. If the pain returns, th... Read More
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A male asked:

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Cool veins: Not certain why you would feel it going through your veins. If you are drinking very cold water it can cause a generalized cool feeling over the uppe... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:

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Knee pain: This may be something called pre-patellar syndrome. This is chronic inflammation and pain of the area around the kneecap. Your doctor can help evalu... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Ankle swelling: Swelling of the legs/ankles with prolonged standing may be a sign of venous insufficiency, where the veins don't allow the blood to return to the uppe... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:

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Gum lesion: Canker sores are caused by viruses and are usually painful. They can last anywhere from 7-10 days and usually resolve on their own. I would be conce... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:

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Chlamydia: The treatment for genital Chlamydia in men and non pregnant women is Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice daily for 7 days. It is not recommended to take ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Nausea and Vomiting: Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can lead to dehydration.
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Needs medical eval.: Vomiting after drinking or eating can possibly be a sign of obstruction of the esophagus or upper gastrointestinal tract. Abdominal bloating would go... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Fever: Usually a fever up to 101 F is considered low grade.
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Lead Level: High blood lead levels can cause abdominal pain, but usually associated with constipation rather than loose stools. Check with your PCP as to other c... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:

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Stomach cramps: Stomach cramps and diarrhea after fast food could be due to food poisoning. Check with your PCP.
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Low O2 saturation: Low oxygen in the blood can be due to worsening asthma. Check with your PCP.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Strep: Severe strep infection is an infection caused by the strep bacteria. Tonsillits is the area where the infection is occurying. 'Tonsillitis' means in... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Belly Button: A blocked sweat gland can cause swelling and pain. Have your PCP take a look at it. Try topical antibiotics until can get in to have it looked at.
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Nose Bump: A bump on the side of the nose could be either a small cyst, infection or a skin growth. You should have a doctor look at it to be certain whether it... Read More
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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Blood pressure: Besides medication, other methods to lower blood pressure would include weight reduction, limiting salt intake, quitting smoking, exercise, possibly t... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:

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Migraines: Migraines are severe headaches that can have a number of triggers, loud noise being one of them. Also, red wine, certain types of aged cheese, weathe... Read More
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Genital warts: Medical hypnosis has sometimes been associated with regression of warts. The exact mechanism is not known. Topical treatment can be discussed with y... Read More
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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Knee pain: Cortisone injections in the knee help reduce inflammation and pain. Unfortunately, they do not always work. It's important to let the doctor know ab... Read More
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Rash: This may be a form of eczema called atopic dermatitis. It can be caused by a number of different things. Some over the counter moisturizing creams a... Read More
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Nasopharyngeal: Nasopharyngeal is best addressed by traditional Western medicine, although integrative medicine can offer ways to compliment this and help boost the i... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Weight loss: Unfortunately, effective weight loss takes time and effort. Through a good diet and exercise program expect to lose 3-5 pounds per month. Carbohydra... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Throwing up: Talk to your PCP about seeing a gastroenterologist (stomach doctor). If nothing can be found then sometimes it can be associated with emotional concer... Read More
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Holistic: Holistic health tends to draw from alternative medicine, while integrative medicine medicine combines the best of traditional western medicine with ev... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:

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Sexual health: The best way to have a healthy sexual life after 40 years—or 60 years of age, for that matter—is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Try to keep a health... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Chronic dysphagia: Chronic dyspepsia (abdominal discomfort) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) may be caused by acid reflux among other things. You may need an x-ray... Read More
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Nose Trauma: The nose is primarily made of cartilage which is very flexible. Just pressing on the nose is unlikely to cause serious damage. On the other hand if ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Tooth infection: If you have a tooth infection it can cause pain and swelling of part of the face. While you need to see your dentist to evaluate a tooth infection an... Read More
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Dilution: Drinking a lot of liquid, especially plain water can cause electrolyte problems (sodium, potassium) which can cause illness. If drinking quite a bit ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Sore throat: This may be a form of infection, possibly viral. What you are seeing is probably your "uvula" which hangs down in back of you throat. You would not ... Read More
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OCD: Inability to control sexual problems can lead to potentially serious psychosocial consequences, not only for you, but for others. Seek counseling to ... Read More
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OCD: Counseling and possibly medication can be very effective in controlling OCD urges/impulses. Talk to you doctor about setting up a treatment program t... Read More
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Sore Gum: red spots as well as white spots on the lining of the mouth and gums can be caused by viruses. Best to have your PCP check and make sure. Medication m... Read More
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Lymphedema: Removing lymph nodes may lead to a problem called lymphedema. This is build up of fluid beyond where the lymph nodes were removed. For instance if l... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:

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Infection: This could be an infection, possibly one resistant to certain antibiotics (MRSA). Have your PCP check it out. In the meantime you could try over the ... Read More
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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Abnormal Blood Count: This would be considered a mild abnormality and does not necessarily raise any alarm signals. But, with the gradual decrease in the lymph count, a re... Read More
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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Wrist pain: Probably not the veins themselves. Depending on your age could be arthritis, gout. Check with your PCP for a more definitive diagnosis.
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Zyrtec (cetirizine): Although on rare occasion Zyrtec (cetirizine) may be taken twice a day, it can cause drowsiness. Check with your PCP for a more effective way to trea... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Integrative Medicine 47 years experience
Lip bump: This sounds like a small blister or cyst of the lip. This may develop into a cold sore. Often times these are caused by viruses. Abreva over the cou... Read More
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I highly recommend Dr. Schneider. He is an example of what good doctors should be!!!
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Dr. Schneider is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks Dr. Schneider. I forgot that I have a tendency towards very thick adhesions. This makes sense. I will follow up with my PCP. Have a good day!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks a bunch. I've realized that chocolate also gives me migraines.
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Thanks for your quick reply! thank u,what if i took the pills once a day for 10 days?can that work
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1976MD
Residency
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
Completed 1979
Awards
Top Integrative Medicine Specialist, Third Place, National - Spring
2015
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