Question 1

hi i've had pain down on my testeculs for about 4 days  now an wanted to no what u think mite be wrong thanks simon?

Accepted Answer

Testicular pain: You may have epididymitis, orchitis, a kidney stone or several other possible issues.  Best to see a urologist and do this soon. Good luck.

Question 2

simon split his lip last night and it is swollen and an angry red now. what can i do to make the swelling go down and know it's not infected?

Accepted Answer

Too early: Rarely would a worrisome infection occur overnight.  Ice packs and watch and wait for now.  RJ

Question 3

why does your doctors when recommending a low carb diet recommend 40g or less each meal. when doctor like dr stephen phinney, dr dom dagostino, dr simon bakker, and and and...that actually works with low carb diet daily, suggest less then 20g a day?

Accepted Answer

There are degrees:  of low carbs. Atkin's diet recommends differing amounts of carbohydrate depending on phase you are in of  nutrition plan. A person eating around  2000-calories  per day might eat around  225 to 325 carb grams per day (at 45 to 60% carbs/day). Even intake of 120 mg of carbs per day will help to accelerate weight loss. See:  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-many-carbs-per-day-to-lose-weight

Question 4

i've seen two doctors, one said i need a microdiscectomy the other said i shouldn't have one & to have radio frequency ablation. dr steven simon responded that it should go away in weeks, but it's been over year.  dr suggested rfa because he feels the disc has calcified and surgery should be avoid due to damaging the nerves, this true? i'm in pain & it's affecting sex drive, appetite, bowel movements, my over all quality of life. diff in 2 procedures?

l4/l5 herniated disc follow up question.

Accepted Answer

Neurosurgery: We can not cross- reference your previous posting.  I would not rely on information from doctors who really don't know you on such an important issue.  I think in your situation, what you are asking for is a "second opinion" and in your case it is actually a "third opinion".  You haven't told us what type of doctors who spoke with. Neurosurgeons are the gold standard when it comes to disc's.

Question 5

what are the benefits of mr guided fus?

Accepted Answer

No surgery involved: This treatment involves no surgery (uses MRI & us). The patient is sedated with pain medication, but is conscious, and so can be treated outside of the hospital. Since some patients have reported successful pregnancy afterward, it may be good option for women of childbearing age. While it is more costly up front, patients report few adverse events, and may have decreased costs over the long term.

Question 6

when is a mr spectroscopy used and what conditions is it mainly used to diagnose?

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MR spectroscopy: allows tissue to be interrogated for the presence and concentration of various metabolites.  It often doesn't add much, but can be useful in the evaluation of brain tumors, radiation effects, ischemia/infarction, brain infection, and certain white matter diseases.

Question 7

still waiting for dr opinion that what i hv to do in diabiaties type 2  suffering from last 4 month using diabetone mr 60 mg? bt want take metoformin

Accepted Answer

Type 2 DM: Taking oral sulfonuria.Addition of glucophage (metformin) may be a good idea. Weight loss, nutritional counselling and exercise will help control you blood sugar.

Question 8

what are the risks and complications associated with mr guided fus?

Accepted Answer

HIFU: Focused ultrasound is a highly touted form of prostate cancer salvage, usually after radiotherapy or cryotherapy failures.  The mr provides "eyes" to guide where the sound waves are to be aimed.  It is worthy of discussion with your advocating urologist, but salvage treatment has to have some risks to potency, continence and tissue injury. Be wary of rates, it's new.

Question 9

im taking acnamino mr 100 capsules....could these capsules make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: This is minocycline, an antibiotic.

Question 10

mr. clean magic eraser burns. what in the product caused them? and how can i go about treating the burns?

Accepted Answer

Friction abrasions: Rubbing human skin causes heat and friction. The "burn" is an abrasion from the rubbing, which takes off the top layer of skin cells. It is not a thermal burn (such as with hot coffee). Magic erasers are not toys, and should not be used on skin. For an abrasion that's not oozing, some Hydrocortisone 1% cream may help. For one that's oozing a bit, some neosporin cream (neomycin and polymyxin b) or ointment may help.

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Hi i've had pain down on my testeculs for about 4 days now an wanted to no what u think mite be wrong thanks simon?

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Simon split his lip last night and it is swollen and an angry red now. what can i do to make the swelling go down and know it's not infected?

A member asked:

Why does your doctors when recommending a low carb diet recommend 40g or less each meal. when doctor like dr stephen phinney, dr dom dagostino, dr simon bakker, and and and...that actually works with low carb diet daily, suggest less then 20g a day?

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A member asked:

What are the benefits of mr guided fus?

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When is a mr spectroscopy used and what conditions is it mainly used to diagnose?

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Still waiting for dr opinion that what i hv to do in diabiaties type 2 suffering from last 4 month using diabetone mr 60 mg? bt want take metoformin

A member asked:

What are the risks and complications associated with mr guided fus?

A member asked:

Im taking acnamino mr 100 capsules....could these capsules make me gain weight?

A member asked:

Mr. clean magic eraser burns. what in the product caused them? and how can i go about treating the burns?

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