Question 1

what can you do if you've seen a few drs and not 1 can give you a proper diagnosis. where do you go from there. is there a dr like greg house really?

Accepted Answer

Internist: Best bet is a specialist in Internal Medicine,  board certified, older, with a known interest in solving difficult problems.

Question 2

is laser the best solution to left foraminal disc protrusion at the level of l4-l5 impinging the exiting left nerve root? already had unsuccessful injective therapy greg?

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: Unless the disc protrusion compresses the nerve root sufficiently enough to cause progressive muscle weakness and atrophy or affects urinary function, would favor conservative approaches such as watchful waiting, physical therapy, and McKenzie back exercises.  An epidural steroid works best when there is clearcut radicular compression.

Question 3

how do you get gang green?

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: When the blood supply and oxygen is cut off to a part of the body and it dies and or gets infected

Question 4

what is the  mefication for gred?

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GERD?: Did you mean gerd?  If so, then after lifestyle modifications (avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, heavy/spicy foods, lying down after meals) then medicines to decrease the acid like prilosec, pepcid, zantac (ranitidine) can help.

Question 5

which sliming pills is goog for health?

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Diet Pill Fraud: There are no diet pills available that lead to real and lasting weight loss. Do not be gullible or postpone the necessary work it takes to lose weight. I.E. Changing the way and what you eat and how you exercise.

Question 6

does anyone have any advice for g.e.r.d?

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Anti H+ pills: Gerd is from reflex passage of  acid from the stomach into the esophagus.  It is a long term risk for damage to the lower esophagus including cancer.  You can modify the diet, use  secretory inhibitors like omeprazole, and use short term antiacids like rolaids and tums (calcium carbonate).  Some are helped by elevating the head of the bed.  Discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

regarding qi gong, how effective has it been?

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Beneficial: I am not personally trained in qi gong. However, I have treated a number of wounded warriors who were taught qi gon at the intrepid center for excellence. All have ptsd and many have traumatic brain injuries. To date, all of those I have spoken with found qi gong beneficial.

Question 8

why do people gain weight when they geet older?

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Less muscle/exercise: As we get older, our muscle mass decreases and thus burns off less energy/food. If we burn less and yet eating/consuming the same amount of food, we gain wt. Also, because physically we are able to do less, we use less energy from foods. So stay physically active as much as you can, eat less junk food, see doc regularly, sleep well, and live well. We all subject to progression of time..Good luck.

Question 9

is add caused by lead? grew up in old 1910s homes.

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Doubtful: There are more people that have add than have lead poisoning. If you have concern, you can simply have lead level tested along with other appropriate testing during add evaluation.

Question 10

what kind of conditions would be treated by qi gong?

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A #: Qigong is one modality currently used with some wounded warriors with post traumatic stress disorder from operation iraqi freedom and operation enduring freedom. It is purported to  improve immune function, to decrease inflammation, increase bone density, improve psychological wellbeing, reduce risks from falls and to have positive cardiopulmonary effects.

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What can you do if you've seen a few drs and not 1 can give you a proper diagnosis. where do you go from there. is there a dr like greg house really?

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Is laser the best solution to left foraminal disc protrusion at the level of l4-l5 impinging the exiting left nerve root? already had unsuccessful injective therapy greg?

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How do you get gang green?

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What is the mefication for gred?

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Which sliming pills is goog for health?

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Does anyone have any advice for g.e.r.d?

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Regarding qi gong, how effective has it been?

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Why do people gain weight when they geet older?

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Is add caused by lead? grew up in old 1910s homes.

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What kind of conditions would be treated by qi gong?

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