Question 1

i took a .5 ativan this morning because im going to a garth brooks concert. how long should i wait to have a alcoholic drink?

Accepted Answer

: Ativan has a half-life of 12 hours, so 12 hours after you take it, half is still in your system. Ativan is also addictive and synergistic with alcohol so the regular use of either will cause the same withdrawal symptoms when stopped. Treating combined addiction to alcohol and Ativan is extremely challenging and repeated use of both on the same day will create dependence in as little as two weeks.

Question 2

i have brooks in the penis area and i squeezed the pus out of it and put witch hazel on it what could be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Brooks ?: not sure what you mean by brooks.... A boil in the pubic area is a result of a skin infection typically though.

Question 3

i was doing my bed . went at the bottom of my bed then my head started to  spin and i felt on the floor  do not remember the fall and i brook my left hip . stay at the hospital for 6 days .  what is the cause of the spinning head ?

Accepted Answer

: You might have had a sudden drop in your blood pressure or heart rate secondary to medications or due to natural ailments. Also neurological or vascular conditions may result in poor cerebral flow and result in syncope and fall. Middle ear conditions can also cause dizziness and spinning sensation. You need to have a thorough cardiac, neurologic, cerebrovascular and perhaps ENT work up.

Question 4

what's your opinion of the book "the grain brain" by dr david pearlmutter?

Accepted Answer

Still Controversial: John, I'm still not completely through the book, but the premise is one that I am beginning to agree with--namely that carbohydrates are the "root of all evil."  Keep in mind that this assertion is still very controversial, and you will find some doctors who agree with it and some who do not--which is true of almost any new idea amongst doctors.  Take care and stay well!

Question 5

good day, my name is abdul aziz davids and i have had this pain behind both shoulder blades it's like a constant pressure which i've had for years. it is now getting to a point where it is unbearable.

Accepted Answer

See a Dr: Any unbearable pain which has been going on for years requires a thorough exam by a Dr. Causes for the pain you have described vary from benign (improper posture, poor lifting technique, overuse) to serious ( herniated cervical disc, dislocated rib, heart problem, compression fracture) A Dr will examine you and may order tests and imaging to determine the cause and treatment for this problem.

Question 6

is mogan david red wine just as good as any other red wine for lowering cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

???: Red wine is not really going to lower cholesterol. There are much treatments.
First: avoid cholesterol containing food
Second: check with your doc what the level is and discuss statins.

Good luck

Question 7

neurologist david perlmutter in his new book "grain brain" says to eliminate whole grains and fruit from my diet to avoid alzheimer's. should i?

Accepted Answer

Grain Brain: Grain brain contains some life changing ideas.  Whether you adopt all the suggestions depends on your clinical status.  Staying off wheat is probably a good idea for most of us -- other grains like amaranth, quinoa, etc are better.  If you&#x27;re Insulin resistant at all, you might need to be careful of very sweet fruits that increase your blood sugar.  Berries, apples, etc are less a problem.

Question 8

had bumps on penis head and itchy last year. used creams and it went away i thought. no its back and when i pee it burns. i have not had an inter course with anyone. what can i do to remedy? thanks david?

Accepted Answer

: Find cause and remedy will follow.

Question 9

i did a urinealysi?

Accepted Answer

: Why. Are you being tested for sugar, ketones, blood, bilirubin, or evidence of infection? Discuss results with your doctor.

Question 10

dr did not answer my question?

Accepted Answer

: Go ahead and ask again, many times similar questions were asked before and trying to search first may help you find the answer to your question.

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I took a .5 ativan this morning because im going to a garth brooks concert. how long should i wait to have a alcoholic drink?

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I have brooks in the penis area and i squeezed the pus out of it and put witch hazel on it what could be the cause ?

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I was doing my bed . went at the bottom of my bed then my head started to spin and i felt on the floor do not remember the fall and i brook my left hip . stay at the hospital for 6 days . what is the cause of the spinning head ?

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What's your opinion of the book "the grain brain" by dr david pearlmutter?

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Good day, my name is abdul aziz davids and i have had this pain behind both shoulder blades it's like a constant pressure which i've had for years. it is now getting to a point where it is unbearable.

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Is mogan david red wine just as good as any other red wine for lowering cholesterol?

A member asked:

Neurologist david perlmutter in his new book "grain brain" says to eliminate whole grains and fruit from my diet to avoid alzheimer's. should i?

A member asked:

Had bumps on penis head and itchy last year. used creams and it went away i thought. no its back and when i pee it burns. i have not had an inter course with anyone. what can i do to remedy? thanks david?

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I did a urinealysi?

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Dr did not answer my question?

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