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what's a simple, cheap treatment for my calluses and corns?

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Many: If you are healthy, there are over the counter treatments that are safe such as pads designed to thin the problem area and devices to thin the skin (pumice stone, etc.). It is best to use in or immediately after showering. Often, visits to the doctor every 3-6 mo. Will take away the pain by shaving the areas down (it doesnt hurt).

Question 2

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my blepharitis?

Accepted Answer

Lid Scrubs: Cleaning the eyelid area with a dilute baby shampoo solution on a swab or cotton ball for 30 seconds each eye every day is a good way to keep blepharitis in check.

Question 3

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my pancreatitis?

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There is none: Pancreatitis can be serious and usually requires hospitalization. Some patients have a history of chronic recurrent pancreatitis can self treat at home by not eating and staying very well hydrated, however the pain can be sever and may require narcotics for pain control.

Question 4

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my chronic pain?

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Exercise: Try to put up with the discomfort of exercising. It will benefit you in the long run.

Question 5

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my endometriosis?

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Endometriosis: The cheapest treatment are oral contraceptives. But you need to be seen by an ob/gyn to tailor the treatment to your needs. You may need a different treatment that can be cheap as well. Endometriosis not treated properly has devastating effects over time on your female organs and surrounding organs as well.

Question 6

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my tenosynovitis?

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Rest and ibuprofen: Tenosynovitis is inflammtion and often swelling of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. Usually with time, relative rest and possible use of nsaids it will resolve on it's own.  If it does not you may need to consult a physician.

Question 7

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my cardiomyopathy?

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Cardiomyopathy: There are several different types of cardiomyopathy - restrictive, dilated, hypertrophic, etc. These can have different managements, so it's difficult to give you a specific treatment.
However, the cheapest way to manage a chronic illness is regular follow up with a doctor - they will be able to follow the disease and help you through it. The most expensive situation is multiple hospitalizations.

Question 8

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my bloating?

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Avoiding salt: Menstrual cyclicity tends to accumulate fluid or bloating towards the end of the cycle and avoidance of salty foods can "treat" the bloating by prevention of fluid retention. Chronic use of water pills(diuretics) can cause a absence of potassium causing leg cramps or in severe circumstances cardiac irregularities or arrest.

Question 9

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my allergies?

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Many: One of the best treatments is benadryl; however, this may make you tired.  Other, less sedating, options are claritin, (loratadine) allegra, and zyrtec.

Question 10

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my scleroderma?

Accepted Answer

Don't Be Foolish: Scleroderma is a serious condition. There is nothing cheap about it. And more importantly your good health is most important. Ask your rheumatologist if they have "generic" meds that are less expensive. But don't go cheap when it comes to such a serious disease.

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