Dr. Farrant Sakaguchi

Specializes in Family Medicine

Movement is good!: Congratulations. When you feel baby move, this can be quite exciting, but at times it can be uncomfortable. Stay well-hydrated throughout the day. ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Im due may 16, 2015 im told im four weeks pregnant when did i conceive?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Aug 18 to 23, 2014: Congratulations! If your menstrual cycles are regularly 28 days, then the day of conception was likely between August 18 to August 23, 2014. Implant... Read More

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A 40-year-old female asked:

I don't feel sleepiness after lunch no matter how much i eat (only a mild drowsiness if i eat too much). is it cause for concern?. i'm 41 years old.

Specializes in Family Medicine

No need for worries: Sometimes people get drowsy after eating as they start to metabolize their meal. Being drowsy is a sign that someone has eaten so much, that their gut... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I am stopping hydrocortisone to do an overnight dexamethasone suppression test . when do i restart my normal hc dose?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask your doctor: It would be best to ask your doctor. However, typically you can resume your normal dose after all the labs have been drawn.

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A 47-year-old male asked:

Swollen, dry, cracked lips for 4 days now. i have tried benadryl in case it was an allergic reaction and i tried abreva in case it was a cold sore. no?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Remember the basics: Have you also been using a lip balm like vaseline or chapstick? If your entire lips are dry and cracked, and you are feeling healthy otherwise, my fi... Read More

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A 43-year-old male asked:

Left nostril prone to nosebleeds. sometimes nostril feels slightly painful inside. can dry nostril cause this pain? i put vaseline in it everyday

Specializes in Family Medicine

Its too dry: Anytime there is dry or cracked skin, it can be sore. For a place like your nose it is easy for it to bleed. A small amount of vaseline is good to ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

What does sharp pain i my fingers mean?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need more details: Please provide more information - is there a time when your fingers hurt the most? Have your fingers been injured in any way? How long have they bee... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I have a rubber band popping sound in my ear. it has increase in frequency in the past two weeks to several times an hour. what could this be?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Go to clinic: You should get your ears examined. Occasionally it is something very minor like some ear wax or something else in your ear. But it may be something ... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

What are the side effects of taking too much xanax (alprazolam)? dr prescribed 1-2 as needed. i took 3 bc i felt it wasn't working but now i feel drunk and tired.

Specializes in Family Medicine

This is expected...: This would be an expected side effect of taking too much. It is best to follow the directions in order to avoid adverse side effects. Within a few h... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Whenever it is hot indoor and outdoor my skin (whole body)starts to itch all of a sudden though short lasting.sometimes turns red.what is it &any cure?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Mild "allergy.": This does NOT sound like a true allergy. However, some people can develop a skin sensitivity to any number of things. Occasionally, they can be extr... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Last night after exercise i developed a strong headache that would not go away and lwarmeft me burning up and hot. woke up shivering with headache still hot and body?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Dehydration vs other: There are many causes for headache. Right after work out, it could be related to dehydration. But if you woke up still hot then it may be that you ar... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Hello i had a lp on tuesday i have a pretty bad headache the neurologist gave me trepiline once a day and mypaid is it safe for me to take panado ?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take prescription: Follow your neurologists advice. But let your neurologist know if you are still having a headache. Make sure that you are staying well hydrated. For ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Got period july 16-22, next early aug.10-18, but no period yet in sept, am i late? i never counted my cycle bt dr. said im anemic. is that the prob?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Common cause: It is common for young women to be anemic. There are many causes, but frequent menstrual periods can certainly contribute. To help your body compe... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

My friend is depressed and i don't know what to do!

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get support and help: When people are depressed, it is important to have the right support in place. The first line is having good friends to listen. Parents can also be ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

The mfg date of a medicine is oct 12 & it's exp date is oct 14. i mean it's date of expire is very close. should i use it?

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Likely OK: It is likely OK to use the medication. The expiration date should be OK if the medication has been stored under normal conditions (not too much sun o... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Hi i have noticed that i have a thick white discharge deep in the vagina. not sure what area its called. no ordor or discharge in my underwear though?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yeast vs Normal...: Depending on the amount of discharge, this may be something worth getting treated for, such as a yeast infection. That being said, further evaluation... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Had a miscarriage 6/21/2014. cycle on 7/21 and 8/17...only lasted 2-3 days..now spotting a week before cycle is due? am i pregnant?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need more details...: Sorry for your miscarriage. It is hard to say whether you are pregnant at this point. However it is also possible that your hormone levels and menst... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

The white patch on my tonsils has gone now but there is a red patch , a little bit like a scab is this bad?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Still healing...: It is hard to answer your question completely without more information. If you are recovering from strep throat, it may take a week or more for the r... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

Headache, mostly in the front. pressure feeling. started periodically now its constant throughout the day.2 weeks now. doctor says its stress. worried?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stress headache: This may still be a stress headache. I would recommend follow up with your doctor to make sure there are no changes to your neurological exam, but th... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

My vyvvanse medication is keeping me up at night. its time release. would a instant release medication be better?

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try a different med: Please report this symptom to your prescriber. Immediate release formulations may be better for you depending on a number of details, or a different ... Read More

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