Question 1

what is berhs syndrome?

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Genetic blindness: This is an autosomal recessive disease (i.e., the patient inherits one defective gene from each parent), with progressive loss of vision and sometimes other neurologic problems. Carriers (one copy of the gene) may have some visual problems. There is no specific treatment, and my hope is that if you or someone you know is affected, good supportive care will be available.

Question 2

what is white willow bark good for?

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Like aspirin: Its kind of like a natural asprin and some people use it for aches, pains, tension, etc.

Question 3

i loose ballence when i bend forward?

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See your doctor: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 4

what are the pros of bare metal stents?

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BM stents. : Pros - less time required to be on potent anti platelet medicTions like Plavix (clopidogrel) and Effient.  Less late stent thrombosis - so less chance for a catastrophic clot off of the "plavix like" meds.   Cons - stent stenosis believed to be higher with bare metal.

Question 5

why does my line of vision bend objects?

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May be a problem: Bending of visualized objects, or metamorphopsia, suggests a potential retinal problem.The center of the retina, or macula, should be checked.

Question 6

why does my vision spin when i bend down?

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Inner Ear/Vascular: Spinning vision is oscillopsia, suggesting positional nystagmus. Although clinically rare, neuroophthalmic consultation is recommended to exclude Arnold-Chiari malformation or arteriovenous malformation. Alternatively, possible positional vertigo from an inner ear problem: otolaryngology can be consulted. Possible idiopathic intracranial hypertension or vertebrobasilar insufficiency.

Question 7

which is better? early birds or night owls?

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No difference: There are old sayings about early to  bed and early to rise but these come from days prior to good lighting at night.  Most develop their own biorhythm and function well within that cycle.  You may have to adjust your times to the needs of your job.  But good function is possible with both cycles.

Question 8

is feeding wild birds dangerous to human health?

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If the birds were: infected with avian flu then possibly. In general, not a significant issue.

Question 9

why do i feel sick if i bend over several times?

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: I would speculate that you're inducing a type of motion sickness, stimulating your inner ear, with those maneuvers. Transient vertigo,nausea with or without vomiting often ensues.  If you must bend over, straighten up slowly. Consult an otolaryngologist as needed.

Question 10

what should i do when a dog barks at me ? please help

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Nothing: Would walk away and ignore. If you have fears re this you should see someone.

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