Question 1

are physiatrists quacks like chiropracters?

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Huge difference: Physiatrists are fully trained md's with an interest in sports medicine and the effects of injury on the body, especially bones and joints.  They practice modern medical techniques and use the latest treatments unlike the discredited theories espoused by chiropractors.

Question 2

is there alternative methods to treating depression without dealing with  quacks and drugs?

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Yes.: Seek an expert mental health professional who takes the time to hear you & to begin to know you clinically. Listen to him/her.  Engage. If that professional communicates effectively with you, work with him/her.  Expertly managed psycho-active meds may be crucial, but it is a comprehensive process not just a prescription that will determine your response/recovery.

Question 3

i got face trauma after root canal. also left mandible pain help. pain meds no good. 2 procedures by quack dentists?

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Top  endodontis: It sounds like things went badly.  Call your local dental society, explain problem. Get referral from them or professional u trust to a general dentist, who should get prior x-rays, take new ones and render opinion regarding what dental specialist or oral surgeon to see.  Do immediately because there may be acute problem such as infection going on. Forget cost. Get it fixed..Now.

Question 4

cont. q1 swimmers ear. oral antibiotic. why is my ear getting worse?  is my ent doc a quack?

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Swimmers Ear: Usually this can be managed topically with vinegar in water half and half instilled into the external ear. Sometimes an antibiotic solution for the ear is used and sometimes an oral antibiotic is employed. These conditions can be quite painful and uncomfortable. Your ENT doctor is very competent, but if you do not trust your doctor, go get a second opinion.

Question 5

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 6

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 7

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 8

i have cold?

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Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

Question 9

am i dying ?

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I don't know: I don't know, john.  Technically, every person who is alive will die someday, yes.  But unless you have been diagnosed with some untreatable illness, then no, you are not actively dying.
If this is something you worry about a lot, mention it to one of your parents, a close adult friend, or a school counselor.  A lot of people have these kinds of worries and you can get help to not worry so much.

Question 10

what is asp?

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ASP can stand for…: Many things not related to field of medicine but suspect you're referring to male enhancement product esp. Better to avoid such otc products since not certain what they contain & haven't been tested for safety. If having problems of erectile dysfunction, discuss with pcp/urologist. Don't smoke; limit alcohol use; perhaps correcting anemia will help. Doc can offer other options.

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