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Hmmm: Iqnteresting question. It does not treat leg pain. Other antidepressants might depending on the type of pain you have. However, it is conceivable t... Read More
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Not sure there is something to wait for but you can use make up to fill in your brow now.
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Agree and....: I agree and would add difficulty concentrating which often affects work and school.
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I agree that you may have developed Major Depression. Strongly suggest you see your regular doctor to exclude medical causes for your symptoms. If n... Read More
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Answered Nov 05, 2021
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Strongly suggest you talk with your doctor re: weight gain on psychiatric medications. Can they be changed?
That, to some, is an unacceptable amount ... Read More
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Answered May 19, 2021
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It is safe to take both together. Good question to ask! Best of luck!!
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Nausea and vomiting : If your mother is vomiting frequently and I’d dehydrated or if the symptoms have persisted for more than just a few days she needs to see her doctor p... Read More
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Yes: The short answer is that increasing your does of Paxil will make withdrawal symptoms disappear. Talk to your doctor about withdrawal problems. Do no... Read More
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Tips and tricks: Please see a therapist to learn all you can about panic attacks and techniques to lower anxiety, such as deep breathing etc. best of luck to you!
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Infection: Please see your doctor to rule out infection or to get treated. It is important to try to intervene early.
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Not sure: I am not sure what you are asking. We do not give prescriptions on this part of the site.
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Clarify: Please give us the name of the drug. Do you mean depo provera? Or the depot form of another drug??
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Evaluation: You need a doctor’s assessment to help figure this out. And as it is very important
To rule out some nerve damage or impingement, call for an appoint... Read More
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Easy: It is easy to take a pregnancy test to find out if you are pregnant. It is important to know how long you have missed your period. Suggest calling y... Read More
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Now: Call your doctor now for an appointment so you can have access to full prenatal care and learn what to expect. Access to care includes prenatal vitam... Read More
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Find out: I would encourage you to talk with your pcp sabout what your right upper quadrant pain is due to. Insomnia with anxiety sounds like worry from what t... Read More
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Go to pcp: It is important that you make an appointment with your primary care doctor to review your symptoms and your labs. Good luck!
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Unlikely: It is unlikely that this is due to something other than anxiety. I would encourage you to seek treatment for your anxiety disorder through therapy an... Read More
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Spoiled: If something was ‘bad’ about this cake it seems that it didn’t hurt you. significant time has passed since you ate it and you don’t report symptoms of... Read More
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Overwhelm: When stress becomes overwhelming or chronic, depression can develop.
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Covid concerns: How long have these problems persisted. I don’t think leftovers are a significant part of the problem. Talk to your doctor about the possibility of ... Read More
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Pregnancy : There are many reasons you may not be pregnant after one try. This common. Suggest keep trying for up to a year before worrying about it. As much a... Read More
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Get help: It can affect body. If your depression interferes with functioning or you have ANY thoughts of self harm or suicide, please see a doctor.
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Cross tapering meds: If the lethargy and lack of motivation are from your underlying depression you need to give it a minimum of 3 weeks to begin to improve. If they are ... Read More
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Mood: I would want the psychiatrist she does need to see to consider depression. Has anything changed recently that might cause her to be frustrated at sca... Read More
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Fear: Fear of flying should be discussed with your doctor to learn if medication is indicated for you. If so, your doctor can discuss suitable meds.
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Allergy: This is likely an allergic reaction from sun exposure. Should disappear on its own.
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Exam: You should have an assessment, including a clinical history and physical exam to sort this out. Please see your doctor as more information is needed.... Read More
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This should be ONLY if your baby’s doctor prescribes it! Be well!
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Worth checking in: Would recommend you get at least an evaluation. If you have had a depressive episode you are at some risk of having another one. It is important to ... Read More
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Return: It would be wise to go back to your doctor and report your symptoms so she/he she can advise you on the best next steps. Best of luck!
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Check up: Please make an appointment to see your primary care doctor. It is important to understand why this is happening. In itself it is not dangerous but c... Read More
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See your doctor: Please talk to your doctor about this. Too much of a stimulant can cause a variety of problems. It is important to rule out non-medication related i... Read More
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Symptoms: You don’t need to see your doctor for mild symptoms but you do need to know what to do; such as quarantining for 10 days and what to do if your sympto... Read More
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Headache care: It is always wisest to consult your doctor before taking a medicine. Your doctor might prescribe a different medication or simple lifestyle changes w... Read More
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Brain shocks: The ‘brain shocks’ are most likely withdrawal effects of sudden termination of an SSRI. As such they will go away without any intervention except giv... Read More
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Meds and side effect: I am a child psychiatrist. Your question implies that she is not anxious when off
atomoxetine. You also imply that she is now extremely anxious. Th... Read More
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Anxiety: Anxiety can cause shortness of breath and chest pain, but so can more serious issues. Please talk to your doctor about your symptoms.
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Hmmm: I found no studies about this. I would err on the side of caution and avoid such exposure to hat machine.
Good luck!
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Testing: Suggest discussing next steps with the pediatrician. Most likely this is a cold but it is also important now to be cautious.
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Mucus: Immunotherapy kills living cells. Mucus plugs are neither living or cells. Therefore, immunotherapy won’t ‘kill’ them.
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High blood pressure : It is true that high blood pressure can create difficulties dieting pregnancy. I would strongly suggest you see your doctor about these Symptoms and ... Read More
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Doctors : You don’t describe the type of dizziness you feel but if you have not seen a neurologist please do so. Stress is not usually a cause of long term diz... Read More
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Covid: Suggest you take a test to see if you picked up the corona virus. If positive, quarantine. If you weren’t exposed to the person your risk goes down ... Read More
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Surgery: Hormone therapy, as noted, will feminize your WHOLE body. So you will grow breasts but you will have other changes as well. If you just want breast... Read More
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Specialty: There are new discoveries in the field of autism frequently. A team approach with a child psychiatrist, school personnel, pediatrician and psychologi... Read More
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See PCP: Lots of symptoms. Without knowing more about your eating disorder and other history your doctor should
Evaluate you. Please make an app’t promptly!
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Acne: Marijuana can cause an elevation of testosterone which theoretically could increase acne bit you would have to smoke a lot of weed to get that effect.... Read More
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Mattress: Suggest getting an appropriate mattress. You could also try putting a board under your current mattress.
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Too short acting: this is used primarily for induction of anesthesia and is very short acting (a few minutes).
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im worried because she had cramps but 2days passed and no menstruation
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Toledo College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 1988MD
Awards
TOP DOCTOR, First Place, The Worcester Region - 2018
THOUGHT LEADER, First Place, The Worcester Region - 2018
TOP CHILD PSYCHIATRIST , Second Place, THE NATION - 2018
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