Question 1

what drugs affect the skeletal systems?

Accepted Answer

Meds affect bones: Many meds affect the skeleton. Some drugs may thin the bones as an unwanted side effect (steroids such as cortisone and the anti-seizure meds are most famous for doing this). Also, smoking and longterm alcohol use thin the bones. But there are other meds we use specifically to build bone in people with osteoporosis. Bones are changing all the time, and are affected by what we put in our bodies.

Question 2

can lunber tap pain last for several weeks?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: I assume you are talking about a post-dural puncture headache caused after a spinal tap.  If so, the resulting headache usually lasts only a few days.  If symptoms persist despite adequate hydration and analgesic treatment, you could consider a blood patch.  A blood patch is the placement of some of your own blood in the epidural space near the source of the CSF leak.

Question 3

why do i feel sick if i bend over several times?

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: I would speculate that you're inducing a type of motion sickness, stimulating your inner ear, with those maneuvers. Transient vertigo,nausea with or without vomiting often ensues.  If you must bend over, straighten up slowly. Consult an otolaryngologist as needed.

Question 4

can strength workout at low age reduce skeletal growth in width?

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Probably not: While previously accepted opinions suggested that weight training at a prepubertal age may stunt growth, most recent evidence disputes this theory. Studies have shown that strength training leads to  improvement in muscle coordination & strength, despite no significant change in muscle size (until after puberty when hormones help add muscle bulk).

Question 5

what can cause a child to rock back and forth several times of day?

Accepted Answer

Self stimulation: Some young children, and it is normal behavior rock back and forth or sit on edges of chairs in order to self stimulate, ie.. Masturbate.
It is normal but may be mortifying if he chooses to do it in front of a living room full of guests.
If your child is a bit older than a toddler you can let him know where it is acceptable to do, and if he is younger maybe try changing activities.

Question 6

what would happen if i took several pills of different kinds of medication?

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That depends: That depends on what the medications are. Before taking - you can check with your pharmacist to see if there are any possible medication interactions.

Question 7

why do i have to lay in bed for several hours after i wake up to do anything?

Accepted Answer

Depressed?: Would definitely seek medical attention to make sure that there is nothing "medically" going on.  If not, depression may be to be addressed.

Question 8

slight pain on my left side at the waistwhat could that mean? several days now

Accepted Answer

Variable: Muscle, bone, internal, etc. Have you had an injury? Do you take medications?

Question 9

do you answer questions from people who don"t pay? i sent several and never got answers.

Accepted Answer

Tons of them: The questions circulate until a provider with experience in the area of your question sees it. If asked w/o much detail or a specific focus, can be confusing to reader w/o knowledge of your specific situation and make answer less likely.

Question 10

i am having several symptoms but am not sure if they go together or what they might mean?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There is not enough information provided to venture a guess. However, it is not uncommon to have a constellation of symptoms from a common cause. Symptoms which don't appear to group together using western medicine might be consider to have an association using traditional chinese medicine.

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Can strength workout at low age reduce skeletal growth in width?

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What can cause a child to rock back and forth several times of day?

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What would happen if i took several pills of different kinds of medication?

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Why do i have to lay in bed for several hours after i wake up to do anything?

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Slight pain on my left side at the waistwhat could that mean? several days now

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I am having several symptoms but am not sure if they go together or what they might mean?

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