Question 1

hi there, i am experiencing sharp pains in the front left side on my head when i frown / raise my eyebrows. this pain has been over a week. please can a doctor give me medical advice. thank you?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient   Info: This is a very nonspecific symptom that can be part of many syndromes. A more detailed history and examination is required to establish a diagnosis.

Question 2

what are some good apps that doctors have  for medical advocate advice?

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HealthTap: Be sure to put healthtap on your smartphone as well as on your home laptop or pc. That way, you can get these excellent answers when you are out and about, and not just while sitting at your keyboard!

Question 3

i've been taking advicor for five years and now my doctor is switching me to zocor (simvastatin).  how long does the niacin stay in your body..  flushing?

Accepted Answer

Good question: I researched your question: the half life of extended release Niacin in Advicor (lovastatin and niacin) is very variable, & depends on gender, dose, & individual characteristics. It peaks 5 hours after a single dose. Following years of treatment, it's probably safe to assume that it will take days (3-5) to wear off completely. Possibly longer depending on dose.

Question 4

any generics can be taken in place of advicor (lovastatin and niacin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Split it up to Niacin and lovastatin.

Question 5

cholesterol medicine advicor (lovastatin and niacin) side effects.?

Accepted Answer

Med side effects: Advicor (lovastatin and niacin) contains a statin as well as niacin.  Side-effects include muscular aches (statins),  inflammation (both), lft elevation (both), and flushing (niacin).  Dangerous toxicity is rare, but muscle aches can occur in 10% patients.

Question 6

i am so sick. doctors don't know what i have. maybe cellulitis. i need other medical savvy advice!?

Accepted Answer

We can't help...: ...Without a lot more information, especially if the doctors who have examined you are having trouble making a diagnosis. You should get a new opinion from a new doctor - or ask your doctor to refer you to a specialist.

Question 7

why do doctors refer to sleep disorders if most advice ends up being hygienic, shouldn't this be treated medically? or is that not often possible?

Accepted Answer

"First, do no harm" : is still part of  the Hippocratic oath we take. A careful history and physical may reveal the source of delayed-onset sleep or early waking as stress- or habit-related rather than sleep apnea in adults. Pills don't teach skills; learning what stimulants a person takes, diagnosing  depression  &amp; teaching good sleep hygiene are important steps before prescribing potentially  harmful medications.

Question 8

are these real doctors? and is this useful medical advice?

Accepted Answer

Skeptic: This site is the genuine article!  These are not only real doctors, but amongst the best over the world.  Useful medical advice depends upon the openness and willingness of patients to follow the doctors' recommendations

Question 9

how do i know these are real medical doctors on this app?  why would they give free medical advice?

Accepted Answer

Some do help out..: Checking on someone's credential is not that hard and there are software/ways to know whether or not someone does have a medical license or not. As you probably know, pharmacists, psychologists, phlebotomists, physical therapists etc...Are also on this website. I guess it is hard to be 100% sure, thus when in doubt, check with your own doc.  Many docs do want to help out---i do. Good luck to you.

Question 10

i want to be a medical doctor and i am seeking for advice on what to study as my first degree in canada or the united states. ?

Accepted Answer

Anything: You can major in anything as long as you take the pre-medicine requirement.  It's advantageous to be a biology or chemistry major but not a requirement.

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A member asked:

Hi there, i am experiencing sharp pains in the front left side on my head when i frown / raise my eyebrows. this pain has been over a week. please can a doctor give me medical advice. thank you?

A member asked:

What are some good apps that doctors have for medical advocate advice?

A member asked:

I've been taking advicor for five years and now my doctor is switching me to zocor (simvastatin). how long does the niacin stay in your body.. flushing?

A member asked:

Any generics can be taken in place of advicor (lovastatin and niacin)?

A member asked:

Cholesterol medicine advicor (lovastatin and niacin) side effects.?

A member asked:

I am so sick. doctors don't know what i have. maybe cellulitis. i need other medical savvy advice!?

A member asked:

Why do doctors refer to sleep disorders if most advice ends up being hygienic, shouldn't this be treated medically? or is that not often possible?

A member asked:

Are these real doctors? and is this useful medical advice?

A member asked:

How do i know these are real medical doctors on this app? why would they give free medical advice?

A member asked:

I want to be a medical doctor and i am seeking for advice on what to study as my first degree in canada or the united states. ?

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