Question 1

what can cause my alexithymia?

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Tightly controlled.: Marked obsessive compulsive tendencies with underlying rage.

Question 2

is it necessary to treat alexithymia?

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Not necessarily: If there is no impairment and no concern for interpersonal functioning, then probably not. A hermit who does not come in contact with others may have no concerns in this area. The other 99.99% of us probably would benefit if improved with this condition.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: alexithymia?

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Alexithymia: Alexithymia =  a marked lack of  emotional awareness,  ability to describe one's emotions, social attachment, &amp; 
 ability to relate interpersonally.

Question 4

have you heard about the alexithymia and circumcision?

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Not related: Alexithmia is a psychiatric term for deficiency in describing or understanding emotions and thus is not related to circumcision. Unless a parent is accused of alexithmia for failing to take into account their child's future emotions for either having been or not having been cicumcised as an infant.

Question 5

describe the difference between alexithymia and simply being numb?

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Alexithymia: Alexithymia is a personality construct characterized by the sub-clinical inability to identify and describe emotions in the self. The core characteristics of alexithymia are marked dysfunction in emotional awareness, social attachment, and interpersonal relating. Generally have difficulty in distinguishing and appreciating the emotions of others.

Question 6

how can someone with alexithymia enhance communication skills?

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Namenda (memantine): Although it is off-label, the medication used to treat alzheimer's disease, Namenda (memantine) can help improve verbal functioning in this area. I have personally treated hundreds of autistic (including aspergers)  individuals successfully improving their ability to converse, make friends, connect better with others, enhance vocabulary and syntax skills at usual doses.

Question 7

i need a refill on my medication?

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So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 8

i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 9

should i be on medication for a gfr of 38?

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Nephrologist: You ought consult a kidney specialist to ascertain the cause and adjust your diet. Other treatment, if any, would depend on the cause of your kidney disorder.

Question 10

do any doctors on here perscribe medication?

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No: We can only prescribe to those who see us, and we know who they are, know their allergies and are covered by insurances and we know would be sage to do so. Our system had a telemedicine, wherein, our own patients can go on the insurance computer for us and we can give them their medicine but not for consultation as this, too risky for you and for us, medico legally.

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