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Educated @ Princeton University (NJ) & Jefferson Medical College (Phila); Family Medicine residency @ St Paul/Parkland (Univ of TX Southwestern) Dallas , TX
US Army Medical Corps in Germany, Honduras, & Fort Campbell, KY. Family & Urgent Care in Owensboro, KY
Enjoys languages, tennis, walking, Bible study, playing flute/classical music
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lauren Bickelanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Unlikely : This is really a question for your dentist but usually a crown is well tolerated with no problems. A person might be sensitive to the glue used to kee... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Lots of factors: don’t overuse straighteners/curling irons/tight braids/chemicals; trim ends periodically; healthy diet with adequate protein & fr... Read More
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Answered May 25, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:
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Very hard to say without seeing these dots, but if present for 7 years already & nothing obviously bad has occurred it could likely be a type of b... Read More
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Answered May 25, 2021
A 26-year-old female asked:
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Some fibrocystic breasts have actual cysts (which are almost always seen on ultrasound) , but some have diffuse fibrous changes without cysts, & m... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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After the acute period of infection risk is past, gentle cleansing with antibacterial soap & warm water can be very effective. Hibiclens & pe... Read More
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Answered Jul 27, 2021
A 30-year-old female asked:
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Warm soak in the tub for maybe 10 mins can be helpful, or warm compresses to the area. Definitely keep the area clean, & cover it gently when out... Read More
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Reviewed Aug 12, 2021
A 47-year-old female asked:
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A painful rash (especially on one side of face only) could possibly be shingles- may need Dr exam- or a bacterial infection. Some people do have a se... Read More
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Answered Aug 12, 2021
A 23-year-old male asked:
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Sperm would not survive for any significant length of time on a toilet seat & would not be able to enter a woman’s vagina from a toilet seat so yo... Read More
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Answered Jul 17, 2021
A 19-year-old female asked:
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Call Dr if persists: Is it possibly time for ovulation? (Usually that is 14 days after your last period began)- that can cause pain in the side where the egg comes out, wh... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Need Dr eval: Ampiclox is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Your symptoms of pain & fever & frequent urination are of concern for a serious urinary tr... Read More
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58 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
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It is good you desire to lose weight! Proper diet & regular exercise can help greatly, & medications like adipex can give some short term hel... Read More
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Reviewed Apr 30, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lauren Bickelanswered
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If you had COVID & recovered recently you likely have antibodies to prevent getting it again at least for several months, & if your only sympt... Read More
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Reviewed Apr 30, 2021
A 24-year-old female asked:
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Any time one has unprotected sex there is always at least a small possibility of pregnancy, however, if your periods are regular, the dates of interco... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Narcissists are self focused & it is easy for them to be threatened when the focus is turned to others. Self focus is often accompanied by pride ... Read More
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Reviewed Aug 22, 2021
A 26-year-old female asked:
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This could be a type of migraine headache but if it is a new headache never evaluated by a Dr you should see a Dr for thorough history & physical ... Read More
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Reviewed Jul 26, 2021
A 36-year-old female asked:
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That’s a good question & one that your team who helped you get over the binge/purge should also address. You definitely do NOT want to go down a... Read More
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Answered Jul 27, 2021
A 39-year-old male asked:
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This history suggests you may have a herniated disc in your back with compression of the nerve on the left, or at least a lot of inflammation around ... Read More
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Reviewed Sep 11, 2021
A 19-year-old female asked:
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Anxiety & stress can cause many different symptoms including types of chest pain like you describe, but it is hard to be sure it is that vs anothe... Read More
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Reviewed Aug 02, 2021
A 22-year-old female asked:
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See Dr ASAP: Most of us carry MRSA (resistant staph bacteria) in the nose & a cut like that could get infected with it (or other bacteria) & spread to surr... Read More
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52 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
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Most persistent symptoms are telling you something is not right, so I recommend reevaluation by your Dr with a careful & thorough history & ph... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Check blood pressure: Have you checked your heart rate multiple times, including when you feel this racing sensation? I recommend that to be sure no episodes of fast heart... Read More
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82 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
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Physical therapy : The disc herniation can potentially cause a nerve injury if there is pressure on the nerve in that area, which supplies sensation & motor function... Read More
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74 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
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Hormones: A pregnancy is possible, though it usually takes several months after going off birth control pills for ovulation to return (& thus for pregnancy ... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Possibly: Sudden pain in shoulder blade in a young make like yourself can sometimes be due to a spontaneous pneumothorax - a small area of collapsed lung. Usual... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Should be ok : Well woman exam usually involves a breast exam, pelvic exam, & often a PAP smear. None of these would likely be affected by masturbation the day ... Read More
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29 viewsReviewed Jun 08, 2021
A 24-year-old female asked:
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Other forum: This forum is only for brief consultations & we do not have access to specialist consultants, so you will need to either check in via the paid con... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Cartilage injury?: Squats are stressful on the knee joints. Pain on the “inner side” could be caused by a tear in the medial meniscus (cartilage) or a strain of the medi... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Gallbladder: HIDA scan evaluates the function of your gallbladder. If ejection fraction is low, removal of the gallbladder is recommended, but it is not an emerge... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Azithromycin: Of those 2 choices azithromycin is better for prostatitis, but trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or doxycycline are often the top choices for treatment of... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Always, yes: Any time a fertile female has unprotected sex close to day of ovulation, a pregnancy is possible. The egg that comes out at ovulation is available to ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Probably safe: Zyrtec is supposed to be a non- drowsy antihistamine, but it does sometimes cause slight drowsiness which could be worsened when combined with Ativan ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Rheumatic fever is an infection of the heart valve (which can damage the valve) which can occur in someone with strep throat tonsillitis (or possibly ... Read More
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Reviewed Apr 11, 2021
A 26-year-old male asked:
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There are many possible causes of these symptoms : a cardiac problem (abnormal rhythm or valve issue) could cause, or dehydration, stress or excessive... Read More
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Answered Oct 08, 2022
A 48-year-old female asked:
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Possible: Weight gain is not a very common side effect of Qlaira contraceptive pills but can happen yes. Any hormonal contraceptive can affect one’s metabolism ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Best to test: Pregnancy symptoms don’t always mean pregnancy is present but best to do a pregnancy test, since the implant is primarily a progesterone hormone which... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Hard to say: If the sensation comes & goes, it may be that the area is being rubbed somewhat when you swing your arms during walking. You might consider trying... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Several causes: 120 is indeed a high resting heart rate which can have many causes: fever/heart disease/dehydration/anxiety/hyperthyroidism/anemia/medication side eff... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Consult Dr: This could be normal Covid but some people get secondary pneumonia which would require antibiotics, so best to call Dr or do at least video consult - ... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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2nd scan Reasonable : Most ultrasound scans are quite accurate, & an 8 week fetus should definitely have a heartbeat visible on the scan, but it is reasonable to get an... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Needs evaluation : This sounds of concern for an infection under the skin with bacteria that entered through the bite, & the groin pain/swelling could be lymph nodes... Read More
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A member asked:
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Orthotics : Sometimes if you have relatively flat feet, you can have issues even with new shoes, if the arches are not adequate. You could try over the counter a... Read More
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86 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
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Acetaminophen best : Mefenamic acid, an anti inflammatory drug, is not recommended in young children , though ibuprofen might help. Acetaminophen is safer. Cool liquids, ... Read More
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88 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 54-year-old female asked:
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Call your dentist: The dentist offices should all have a way for existing patients to contact them with problems/emergencies & advise patients like yourself on what ... Read More
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86 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
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Minimal contact: Coronavirus is transmitted by respiratory droplets so no shared dishes/cups/utensils. Use separate bathroom if possible . Stay 6 feet apart . Wash han... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Not likely CT scan: Some lymphomas & cancers can occur in areas where previous radiation therapy was done on the body, but those radiation doses are much higher than ... Read More
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82 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
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Sensitivity: Your skin may be extra sensitive to the sanitizer, or perhaps you are using it too often? Washing hands often with soap & water can be very effect... Read More
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79 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
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Cetaphil very good: Every individual responds differently. Many dermatologists recommend Cetaphil for skin hydration, though the others may be adequate also. Cetaphil do... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Possibly yes: Primalout N is a progesterone agent used for several reasons including endometriosis. Endometriosis itself can make getting pregnant difficult: if you... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Call surgeon : Best to call surgeon & make him/her aware of the pain- may want to recheck you. Try to avoid heavy lifting, & look for any relationship of pa... Read More
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A male asked:
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Dietary: If you do not have a history of travel to unusual places or illness or medication change or pain or blood with stools, your diet is most likely the ca... Read More
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Jun 27, 2020
Belated thanks for your reply Dr. Bickel. Very reassuring about the Subdural Hematoma recovery question! Thanks again,
Mike
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Nov 27, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
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May 17, 2020
Thank you. Very helpful.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you very much Doctor. You have been very helpful. i am sorry to ask another question, i would also like to know what kind of tests/ Lab work would you recommend to...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr Bickel for your kind and helpful peofessional answer which is really appreciated too..Best wishes From England UK.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Dr. Bickel, sorry i did not see your reply sooner. Thanks very much for your time and reply!
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