Question 1

is it safe to consume alcohol on antibiotic for urinary tracy infection?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Alcohol decreases the absorption of the antibiotics and therefore the effectiveness of the antibiotic.

Question 2

constant pain and sore both hips & pelvic area, very hard to walk. has sle. crp over 500 & mri normal.  had history four yes ago. really need help dr tracy?

Accepted Answer

May be infection: High sedimentation rate is common in active sle, high CRP is not. Actually, high CRP may suggest infection. See your rheumatologist, or see one asap.

Question 3

how can you train your child to love veggies and fruits?

Accepted Answer

Parenting: Show your child that you eat those items.  Offer the items frequently. And do not child discipline your child if the items are not eaten. Also, do not force your child to eat them. If you eat healthy, your child will too. Don't expect them to, if you don't.

Question 4

what should i take that will put my hormone levels back on track?

Accepted Answer

What's the problem?: First you have to find out whether there's an abnormality or not. Don't assume without documentation. See your doctor if you have concerns or problems and find out for sure. There are thousands of hormones, and it's unlikely your are "off" track.

Question 5

what do you suggest if i'm a thalasamia trait patient with hemoglobin level 10 %. can i do workouts like cardio & strength .?

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Exercise test: You probably could build up slowly but best to see a sports medicine doctor that could do an exercise test to determine what level you can exercise at safely.

Question 6

protein level in my urine analysis is marked as "f.trace" is it normal ? wheres as w.b.c 14-16 and r.b.c 2-4 ,ph acid , what does the results indicate

Accepted Answer

Trace protein: Trace protein in the urine is never worth working up. You have a few more white cells than is normal but this may be vaginal contamination. The red cells and pH are within normal limits.

Question 7

is it true that high levels of cortisol can begin to erode the lining of the digestive tract and if so why?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is : Cortisol stimulates gastric-acid secretion.
This way can help erode the lining of the stomach.

Question 8

my acth level is 1.1 and cortisol is 2.2. my question is, if im sick and tachy, should i be worried? i have a pituitary adenoma.

Accepted Answer

Possible hypopit: If these levels were done in the morning, they appear low.  If you have a fairly large pituitary adenoma (over 1 cm), it is possible that it is affecting the ability of your pituitary to make acth and thereby cause adrenal insufficiency.  This should be diagnosed by an endocrinologist, by testing other aspects of your pituitary function.

Question 9

hcg 277 on 11/04 658 11/06 traces of blood mixed with discharge on 11/13 but hcg level around 7303. saw a little something on us but no hb. normal?

Accepted Answer

Hcg level : If you do not have multiple gestations, HCG quant of 7, 000 without fetal heart beat of any sort is most likely abnormal. I will recommend a visit to your doctor for further evaluation. Thanks and good luck.

Question 10

holter monitor showed hr range 47 to 215, avg 88. im a high level athlete, wasn't doing excessive exercise. only thing that came up was sinus tachy?

Accepted Answer

Further workup: Need further workup to determine cause.  Echo would usually be done to rule out congenital heart conditions.  Too large of fluctuation in resting heart rate to be normal.  If not already seeing one, get input of a specialist.

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Is it safe to consume alcohol on antibiotic for urinary tracy infection?

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Constant pain and sore both hips & pelvic area, very hard to walk. has sle. crp over 500 & mri normal. had history four yes ago. really need help dr tracy?

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How can you train your child to love veggies and fruits?

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What should i take that will put my hormone levels back on track?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if i'm a thalasamia trait patient with hemoglobin level 10 %. can i do workouts like cardio & strength .?

A member asked:

Protein level in my urine analysis is marked as "f.trace" is it normal ? wheres as w.b.c 14-16 and r.b.c 2-4 ,ph acid , what does the results indicate

A member asked:

Is it true that high levels of cortisol can begin to erode the lining of the digestive tract and if so why?

A member asked:

My acth level is 1.1 and cortisol is 2.2. my question is, if im sick and tachy, should i be worried? i have a pituitary adenoma.

A member asked:

Hcg 277 on 11/04 658 11/06 traces of blood mixed with discharge on 11/13 but hcg level around 7303. saw a little something on us but no hb. normal?

A member asked:

Holter monitor showed hr range 47 to 215, avg 88. im a high level athlete, wasn't doing excessive exercise. only thing that came up was sinus tachy?

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