Dr. Joyce Pastore
Internal Medicine
Eglin AFB, FL
31 years experience female
Locations
96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Eglin AFB, FL
About
Bio
I have been a board certified internist for nearly 20 years with a career as a primary care physician assistant prior to attending medical school, so my dedication to healthcare spans over 30 years. I have a special interest in preventive medicine and sports medicine. I have spent the last 11+ years in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon, providing care to our aviators and their families. My expertise also includes occupational medicine, quality and risk management, patient safety, and provider credentialling. In addition, I have deployed overseas 4 times and have experience in the aeromedical evacuation of our wounded warriors.
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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.
Internal Medicine
Aerospace Medicine
Licenses
United States: Florida, Virginia
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402 Answers
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Ignore: Don't wash hair too much
Moisturize and condition
Keep away from heat.
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Bipolar disorder: There are many types of medications used to treat bipolar disorder with both symptoms of mania and depression. The treatment should be tailored to th... Read More
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A male asked:
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Circumcision: A revision can be done - see a urologist for an evaluation. Do not put any material around the penis to retract the excess foreskin as it may cause l... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Cocaine use: If cocaine was used during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester, the fetus could have serious permanent damage. Cocaine is usually elim... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Skin lesion: A mole that changes color or enlarges should be checked by your doctor to rule out skin cancer. Always wear sunscreen at least SPF 30, even in the wi... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Blisters: The blisters may be due to trauma from the shoes you are wearing, causing excessive friction to the skin. Be sure to keep your feet clean and dry and... Read More
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Anxiety: Perhaps your anxiety is due to a bad previous experience with illness or doctors. Avoid randomly scrolling the internet - use reliable sources like w... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Finger surgery: It may take several weeks for healing to be complete after surgery. You may be placed in a splint or other support. Avoid contact sports until your ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Gentian violet: I am not familiar with the use of Gentian violet as a hair dye. It is commonly used as an antiseptic. Test a small amount on your skin first to see ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Skin discoloration: They could be hypopigmented areas, which means a lack of melanin or possibly a fungal infection. Neither are serious conditions. You may want to try... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Blood type: There is no relationship between your blood type and your intake of food. You are born with your blood type. Eating green leafy vegetables and liver w... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Cellulitis: Be sure to take the full course of antibiotics prescribed. You should see some improvement in 48 hours with resolution in a week. Keep the foot elevat... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Period: I assume that you are referring to your period being late. Many women, particularly young women have occasional irregular periods - a few days late, ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Baby oil: If you have used it before without a reaction to it like a rash ( very uncommon) It should be safe to use.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Rash: It could be a reaction to something you ate or makeup you used. New foods, soaps, makeup are often the culprits of dermatitis. Also could be impetigo... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Skin irritation: The procedure you did caused the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, to be removed, resulting in the redness you are experiencing. It will take a few ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Birth control pills: Your periods may be absent or irregular for 3 months after taking birth control pills. If sexually active, use some form of birth control. Not sure wh... Read More
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A female asked:
I feel bad, i have direreaha, head ache, stomach ache, also chest pain, a toothache, and a ear ache?
Dr. Joyce Pastoreanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Aches and pains: It sounds like you may have a viral infection. Take 200-400 mg of Ibuprofen every 8 hours with food (never on an empty stomach), plenty of fluids, and... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: Tubal ligations are generally a very effective form of permanent sterilization. If you are concerned, take a pregnancy test.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: An expired box of crackers may just be stale, not to worry. You would have noticed mold or insects if present. There is a very low likelihood of ris... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: The Plan B pill will cause your uterus to be unfavorable for implantation if you conceived. If you miss a period, take a pregnancy test. Always use ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Wheezing: If you have been diagnosed with stridor, an obstruction should be ruled out promptly. Stridor is caused by an upper airway condition. Classic wheezi... Read More
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Spotting: You may have some bleeding between your periods, known as metrorraghia. This is common and seen if your system is run down, under stress, on medicati... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Pregnancy: You are in the middle of your cycle which increases the chances of conception. But dont waste your money on a pregnancy test until you have missed a p... Read More
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Hip pain: Possible causes include kidney disease, sacroiliitis, or chronic muscle strain. I recommend a full evaluation including X rays and kidney function te... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Ligamentous tear: I assume you are talking about the scaphulolunate ligament in the wrist. An MRI is not absolute, but is usually pretty sensitive to pick up a ligamen... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy: After a vasectomy, the partner is usually tested to determine if sperm is still being made. See if your husband had these followup tests. There is a... Read More
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X ray: A report of a subtle finding on an X ray usually means something that is not clinically significant or would not be known to be present if the X ray h... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Nose: Vaseline is an emollient and acts as a barrier. I assume you have a sore or scab inside your nostril that you are treating. Just apply the vaseline ... Read More
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Allergies: To keep your nasal passages moist, apply a small amount of vaseline to the end of a Q tip and twirl inside the nostril. An alternative would be to tr... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Hypertension: Triamterene/hctz should take effect within 24-48 hours to start bringing down your blood pressure. You should reach an optimal BP level in a week. B... Read More
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Abdominal pain: Get an evaluation. It could be diverticulitis- an inflammation of the outpouchings of the large intestine. Drink 6-8 glasses daily, eat fiber and fres... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Menstrual period: Menstrual periods in a young woman are not uncommonly irregular. Stress, fatigue, hormone fluctuations, illness may result in irregular periods. Do ... Read More
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Weight training: I am not a fan of protein supplements as they potentially have side effects including kidney and liver damage. Eat a diet slightly higher in protein,... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Knee pain: It is difficult to determine the nature of your injury without examining it. You may just have strained the patellar tendon, which attaches your knee... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Genital warts: It may take up to 14 days to see resolution of warts. Be sure to complete full course of treatment. Avoid sexual contact until resolved.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Dental infection: There are many antibiotics that are safe in the last trimester of pregnancy, with the exception of the tetracyclines. See your doctor to treat this i... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Urinary symptoms: Get a urine test. It could be a urinary tract infection. If you are sexually active, you may have a sexually transmitted infection. See your doctor... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Dysmenorrhea: Not uncommon to have irregular periods in the teen years. If not allergic, take Ibuprofen 400mg every 8 hours with food for back pain and cramps.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Genitalia: That is a normal, do not be concerned. Penis size does not generally get smaller with age.
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Genitourinary pain: Get an evaluation. You may have a hemorrhoid, internal or external or a pilonidal cyst, which is a tract that forms from the rectum to the skin, usual... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Anxiety: Get an evaluation promptly by a professional to find the cause of your symptoms. You should avoid self medicating if you have anxiety and panic attack... Read More
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Facial hair: Laser hair removal by a professional is probably your best bet. Cream depilatories often are too harsh and may irritate the skin. Plucking will caus... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Knee pain: Knee pain can be due to ligament strain, meniscus injury, accumulation of fluid - many causes. He should get an evaluation. A small tear in the menis... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Nausea: Since you have had this symptom for quite a while with no development of other symptoms, it may be normal for you. You can try having something light... Read More
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Chest pain: I am glad that your tests are normal. It may be costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs in the chest cavity. It may also ... Read More
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Oxycodone: Oxycodone is generally considered safe to use in pregancy, except at high doses Do not abruptly stop any meds that you are taking chronically without... Read More
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Flatulence: Flatulence odor may just be due to the normal bacteria in your colon. Certain foods can worsen the smell. Treat your constipation with 6-8 glasses o... Read More
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Illness: You probably have a mild gastroenteritis (stomach bug) causing the nausea and diarrhea. Stay on a light diet and drink fluids for the next few days. ... Read More
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Ignore: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold to avoid food poisoning.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for your time. Several doctors and I have been trying to figure out for months why tongue has been swelling.
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I had another doctor say it was safe. I'm not sure what to do. I use all those topicals but they don't work for me. Thanks though.
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Yes it is my back pain. Went from almost none to a daily average of a 6 w/meds. Pain increased after throwing up.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Rosalind Franklin University - Chicago Medical School, IL
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 1995
Awards
United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force
NATO Medal
Affiliations
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
Aerospace Medicine Association
American College of Physician Executives
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