Question 1

i'm suffering from pyrophobia?

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Treatable: Whether or not you know why you are so afraid of being burned or killed in a fire, today there are talking-doing treatments that reprogram your brain so this will stop interfering with your life. You owe it to yourself to be treated, and the discomfort of having sought treatment will be far less than having this get worse and prevent you from enjoying life & being productive.

Question 2

am i weird if have a pyrophobia?

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Fear of Fire: Not necessarily "weird", but the problem depends on the nature and degree of your fear.  For instance, fearing fire in a fireplace is one thing, and could possibly indicate an anxiety disorder.  But feeling afraid when the fire escapes the fireplace and burns down your house, is normal!  is the fear crippling, preventing you from activities you want to do?  If so, see a therapist for help.

Question 3

am i weird or do i just have a pyrophobia?

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Depends: Bothmay be pathological depending on degree and impairment.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: pyrophobia?

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Pyrophobia: Pyrophobia = irrational or abnormal fear of fire.

Question 5

i have been diagnosed with pyrophobia, what are the treatment options?

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Pyrophobia: Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,  Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy (imaginal exposure therapy, systematic desensitization, flooding, prolonged exposure therapy, in vivo exposure therapy) or hypnosis as possible options. Psychotropic medications are sometimes indicated as well.

Question 6

i need a refill on my medication?

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So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 7

i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 8

should i be on medication for a gfr of 38?

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Nephrologist: You ought consult a kidney specialist to ascertain the cause and adjust your diet. Other treatment, if any, would depend on the cause of your kidney disorder.

Question 9

do any doctors on here perscribe medication?

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No: We can only prescribe to those who see us, and we know who they are, know their allergies and are covered by insurances and we know would be sage to do so. Our system had a telemedicine, wherein, our own patients can go on the insurance computer for us and we can give them their medicine but not for consultation as this, too risky for you and for us, medico legally.

Question 10

any advice on medication for chronic dry eyed?

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OTC lubricants: Most dry eye can be handled with over the counter (otc) lubricating drops.  Do not use the ones that say "gets the red out" as these are drying.  Plain eye ointment at night is also helpful.  For persistent eye dryness especially if the vision is impaired, see your ophthalmologist.

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