Question 1

dr.kira stein i asked about easing symptoms of mixed mania you said see a psychiatrist and take meds.  i do both but am resistant to so many meds.

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Other med options: Dear laura, 
medication resistance is a very frustrating condition, but usually there is a solution that has not het been tried.  Again, talk with your psychiatrist, or get a second opinion at a university-based mood clinic, where the most cutting-edge treatments are available.  Brain stimulation techniques may be considered, as well, if appropriate.
Sincerely, 
kira stein m.

Question 2

what causes seeing doubles?

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Diploplia: Causes of double vision can include misalignment of the eyes, optical problems like cataracts or corneal scarring, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, intoxication, etc.

Question 3

why am i seeing wavy lines?

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Get checked: Wavy lines could be a vitreous problem, retinal (macular) problem or migraine. You should have a dilated eye exam asap, preferably by a retina specialist.

Question 4

what does it mean to be seeing stars?

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Seeing shimmery dots: Seeing stars means seeing shimmering spots or dots. It can mean a problem with the eyes, if one has no reason to see shimmering dots (didn't just stare at a bright light, didn't get caught by a camera flash, is not squeezing his eyes tightly, is not dizzy or fainting). If the symptom stays for more than a minute, or is a repeating symptom, an ophthalmologist can do a full eye examination.

Question 5

why am i seeing prisms around my vision?

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Migraine: You are probably experiencing occipital migraine.  You can confirm this by seeing if the same things occurs in each eye when you cover one and then the other.  These usually are short lasting (5 min to 2 hours) and cause no permanent changes.  If this test does not work as I have indicated, then see your ophthalmologist for a better diagnosis.

Question 6

in which month must i be seeing the gyne?

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Depends on doctor: The doctor or his office staff will explain when a visit is needed or is recommended. If the next visit is an annual exam, select the month one year from now, but 13-14 months from now should be ok. If to be seen in half a year, select the month 6-7 months from now. If a monthly recheck, the next appointment will be next month. As you see, it all depends on the details of each patient's case.

Question 7

why am i  seeing bugs that are not even there?

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Warrants evaluation: If you see objects which are not present that warrants medical evaluation. Sometimes this can be related to mental health or medical conditions.

Question 8

im seeing floating black specks what causes this?

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May be floaters: Floaters are due to imperfections in the clear gel inside the eyeball, and tend to become noticeable as a person ages. Floaters occur in many people, and sometimes are more noticeable if one is looking at a plain blank surface such as a blue sky. Large numbers of floaters, noticeably increasing floaters, flashes of light, changes in vision, etc..., should be evaluated by an md eye doctor.

Question 9

why am i seeing fast results when i started to work out?

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Youth &amp; Good Genes?: Summary pretty well covers it. Late adolescent/young adult muscles respond best to exercise. Different genetic endowments respond differently to exercise too. You have your age in your favor &amp; probably are gifted in your musculoskeletal system. Also, if you have a history of significant exercise &amp; laid off for awhile, muscles previously developed have "muscle memory" &amp; respond faster &amp; grow more.

Question 10

i'm seeing black dots floating around, is something wrong?

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See an eye doctor: This starts to occur at a certain age in many people where they see "floaters". Depending on degree your eye doc will have possible solutions for you.

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Dr.kira stein i asked about easing symptoms of mixed mania you said see a psychiatrist and take meds. i do both but am resistant to so many meds.

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What causes seeing doubles?

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Why am i seeing wavy lines?

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What does it mean to be seeing stars?

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In which month must i be seeing the gyne?

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Why am i seeing bugs that are not even there?

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Im seeing floating black specks what causes this?

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I'm seeing black dots floating around, is something wrong?

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