Question 1

is there any medicine for non alcoholic fatty liver ?

Accepted Answer

Liver Damage: Nope. The only option is to remove the excess fat cells with a strict diet and weight loss program. The herb: milk thistle is used world wide for this but removing the very thing causing the liver damage is the only best option.

Question 2

what is a non-dot drug test ?

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Not DOT protocol: Non-&quot;Department of Transportation.&quot; http://m.afscme.org/members/ Simply policy differences: more/less stringent, w/ different cut-off levels &amp; sources like urine, hair, blood, breath. Up to 14 drugs/metabolites: amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cannabinoids, cocaine, ecstacy, marijuana, methadone,  methamphetamine, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, propoxyphene, alcohol

Question 3

what are the best, non medicine related ways to treat anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Exercise!: Daily exercise and healthy eating and sleeping. Keep away from drug, excessive caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. See a therapist to work on relaxation. Consider yoga or tai chi.

Question 4

what is a non-drug approach to managing pain in multiple areas?

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One option: Acupuncture can be beneficial for both localized and more generalized pain conditions.

Question 5

32yrs, 5'10, 165lbs.considered healthy, non-smoker, drug or alcohol user.feb 2nd i broke my m#5 in the "middle shaft".no fusion/non-union still, what now?

Accepted Answer

What does ortho say?: If non-union occurs, may need surgical intervention.  There are experimental use of electrical currents on joints where non-union has occurred - would ask your orthopedist about that, as well as making sure you are getting adequate intake of calcium and vitamin d, as well as good nutrition in general.

Question 6

what is the strongest pain medicine non opiate?

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Analgesics: Technically, tramadol (ultram) is not an opiate (altho many feel it should be controlled like one) that gives moderate opioid-like pain relief. Otherwise there are nsaids. Which is strongest varies from person to person. Anti- depressants & anti-seizure meds r also used for certain types of pain.

Question 7

what's the optimal non-prescription medicine for migraines?

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Advil (ibuprofen) type meds: Medications such as advil (ibuprofen) or excedrin are otc  non-prescription options that can reduce migraine pain.  Some have found benefit via supplementation such as magnesium (would discuss with your family doctor first to make sure you don't take too much).

Question 8

what alzheimer's drugs are prescribed for non-alzheimer's conditions?

Accepted Answer

Off label: Situations which are non-fda approved.  Virtually any cognitive loss or condition which affects intellect.  For stroke-caused dementia, perhaps donepezil or galantamine (galantamine hydrobromide).  For ms cognitive changes, both donepezil and rivastigmine fail, but maybe galantamine (galantamine hydrobromide) helps here.  Parkinson's dementia very different from alz, and Exelon patch likely best.  Head trauma hard to decide.

Question 9

is misoporstol a drug?

Accepted Answer

misoprostol: Is a drug originally used to prevent GI ulcers in people taking long term drugs like Ibuprofen or naproxen. It is also used for cervical ripening at or near term labor.

Question 10

what's hollistic medicine?

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Treats all of you: A holistic medicine doctor understands that many things influence your health and ability to heal. Your nutrition, emotions, stress, attitudes and lifestyle are considered as well as your medical diagnosis and treatment. There is an emphasis on improving your self-healing abilities as well as treating your condition.

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