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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Ester: Also an ester type. Still a very low incidence of allergic reaction. Probably similar to procaine.
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A female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Possible: In my experience, this is uncommon. It is possible but it would probably be considered a relatively benign finding.
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A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Yes, they can be taken together.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Rash: I am not aware of skin rash being reported as a common sign in those affected with Covid19. This can be discussed with one's primary care physician.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Risk: Anti-phospholipid syndrome is a chronic condition which does affect the immune system of patients with the disorder. Chronic disease is known to incre... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
No: Typhoid is caused by a Salmonella bacterium. Transmitted generally in drinking water, possibly food, etc. You can disinfect bed sheets, but simple goo... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Not necessary: No reason to remain in prone position during a mild Covid infection, unless the patient feels more comfortable that way. Supine position would seem to... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: Rib fracture is a possibility. Also likely is a musculoskeletal problem-- acute muscle strain, pulled muscle. This can cause a fair amount of pain. Y... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See: Recommend seeing your physician. Possibly ophthalmologist. Possible cause may be infection, conjunctivitis, foreign body, sty, etc. Temporary use of e... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Possibly: These could be symptoms of Covid infection, but could also be due to influenza, or common cold. If you have been in contact with others who have or ma... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Yes. If you play some music that you like, and you find it soothing and relaxing, this would definitely help with anger/anxiety problems.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Amide: Marcaine is bupivicaine, which is also an amide structure. Very low likelihood of allergic reaction. Similar to lidocaine.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: An epidural catheter for post-operative analgesia (pain control) usually remains in place for 3-5 days. Longer than this increases risk of infection. ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Valerian is an herbal preparation used to help with sleep. It is quite safe. I see no problem taking it along with Zoloft.
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A member asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: I think that sleep apnea would not necessarily make a patient more susceptible to infection, but if the virus is contracted the course of the illness ... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: Covid 19 is a zoonosis, which means that the natural reservoir for the virus is thought to be animals such as bats and feral cats. Occasionally these... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Heart: A right bundle branch block can be a relatively benign condition. As far as I know, it would not present any problem relating to Covid19 infection.
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A member asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Risk: This would probably put a person at increased risk since passengers are in a confined space, unable to maintain social distance guidelines, and many a... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: Any underlying medical conditions? Asthma? It would be helpful to obtain a thermometer (have it delivered by a friend, relative-- observing social dis... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Ibuprofen 800 mg. is an appropriate dosage for moderate to severe musculoskeletal pain. Should be safe with Lexapro. I would recommend not exceeding t... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
This should be safe. Be sure to take no more than the prescribed dosage of Oxycodone.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Test: In this situation one should be tested, and self-quarantine while awaiting test result. Consult physician. Rest and treatment of symptoms as needed.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: I would not recommend testing for Covid 19 at this time. If you plan to return to work at that office, I recommend being vigilant, since there is a po... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See: Possibly orthostatic, or postural hypotension, lightheaded feeling when suddenly arising from a sitting or lying position. One may benefit from increa... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Test: Symtoms that you describe could be signs of Covid19 infection. Talk with your doctor about advisability of a test.
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A member asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: It would be advisable to get tested right away. Lips turning blue is a sign that should be taken seriously, as it indicates hypoxemia (not enough oxy... Read More
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Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Maybe: One study that I am aware of showed that Covid 19 virus was capable of travelling up to 27 feet, but this is considered very rare. Six feet and you'r... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: I would not recommend ingestion of apple cider vinegar. There are reports of esophageal burns, and there are better and safer ways to obtain probioti... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: If you live in the same house with your son, getting tested would be appropriate, especially if you develop symptoms, since your COPD puts you at high... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Testing would be recommended, as well as self-quarantine, rest, treatment of symptoms. Consult physician.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Dr. on call: Any physician worth his salt has another doctor covering for him/her.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
No: Symptoms do not seem consistent with Covid, since you don't report fever, dry cough or malaise. Depends also upon whether you've contacted any infecte... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Fever: A person exhibiting these sign and symptoms would be advised to report them to his/her physician for further recommendations regarding Covid19 testing... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Possible: It is estimated that at least 25% of patients who actively have the Covid19 virus are asymptomatic, and are contagious. The percentage may be higher.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Yes, you should contact your personal physician immediately to report this. Also, call friends and family members who you can trust to help you right... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
If your physician decides that a patient is unable to undergo a surgical procedure under local anesthesia due to extreme anxiety or fear, then general... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: These symptoms are fairly common, but should diminish and/or disappear entirely after a length of time taking the medication (days to weeks).
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A 48-year-old male asked:
I take diltiazem, metroprolol, and lisinopril/hctz for blood pressure. is it safe to take melatonin?
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Melatonin is relatively benign when used as a sleep aid, so this should be no problem.
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A member asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Valerian is an herbal extract used to aid in going to sleep. As far as I know this is a fairly inocuous supplement, and there should be no problem us... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: Seroquel is a powerful anti-psychotic medication. In my opinion, it should not be prescribed or administered for insomnia. I consider it a dangerous m... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Test: Given the symptoms that you report, combined with work situation, I would recommend consulting your physician and testing for Covid. Meanwhile, recomm... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Valerian is an herbal preparation, often used for sleep. It should be perfectly safe if one is also taking Prozac.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See: Probably not at higher risk of acquiring Covid, but depending on the neurologic disease, it may contribute to a more protracted and complicated illnes... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See below: This is possible, I think, but gout typically affects the first toe. Ibuprofen may help with pain. Consult physician.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Yes: Of course. I would not patronize such restaurants. The mode of transmission of Covid 19 has been established: respiratory droplet spread by infected ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Probably so: The use of convalescent sera/plasma is being actively studied right now, and hopefully will be beneficial. This has been used for treatment of other v... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Amide: Lidocaine is a local anesthetic of the amide structure. Allergic reactions to this type of anesthetic are extremely rare.
The ester type local anesth... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
See above: Also an amide. Very low incidence of allergy.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
No: I would not recommend testing under those circumstances. If symptoms develop, testing may be considered.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leslie Wynne iiianswered
39 years experience
Remotely possible: It is remotely possible depending on whom you have had contact with throughout your quarantine. However, with a Covid19 infection, you would expect t... Read More
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72 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thanks for a quick one word answer
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Thank you! My urologist agrees with me, just hoping insurance does too
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This was great information and very helpful thank you
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