Question 1

why should i get a chronicity scan?

Accepted Answer

If carrying twins: Twins may or may not be at risk of the blood vessels from which they get nutrition and oxygen from the mother being shared.  This sort of scan is intended to help determine that.  If there is such sharing then there is risk of a "twin-twin transfusion" that can cause severe problems, usually for the baby that receives too much blood.

Question 2

i want to the er last night with back pain they did a x-ray and sent me home b4 the x-rays came back. i got the results on my portal its say superior endplate compression deformities at t12 and l1, uncertain chronicity. what dose this mean?

Accepted Answer

: The pain is probably coming from the area described and you should see your doc or an orthopod

Question 3

is it likely that the chronicity of overlap myeloproliferative-myelodysplastic disorder would by itself cause this rising crp (30.5 mg/l 37.8; 54.3 ; 66.0; 110.0; 126.9; 148.5; 89.6; & 147.3)? it will be investigated bit i still desire an opinion now

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Rising crp: Such a rise in crp levels point to an inflammatory process, but I would feel that the myeloproliferative bone marrow disorder or the myelodysplasia would show very active myeloid activity with marked rising white blood cell count and progressive anemia to raise crp to those levels. I would be concerned about an underlying infectious process. However, your hematologist is best qualified to answer.

Question 4

treated w/laser glaucoma open angle, unsuccessful. now on xalatan generic and timoptic (timolol). is there any new treatment? 83 y.o. male w/ open angle glaucoma; 40 years chronicity. reccomendation?

Accepted Answer

The : The most recent peer-reviewed fda approved treatment for glaucoma is the minimally invasive surgery canaloplasty.  Essentially, this surgery is like angioplasty for the eye as it uses a catheter to dilate the natural drainage system.  Three year results have recently been published and are objectively impressive when compare to other glaucoma treatments.

More information can be found about canaloplasty through the iscience website www.Canaloplasty.Com or by googling "new glaucoma treatments".

Question 5

cocaine is a very bad drug to be addicted to, but what is considered "chronic use" in your opinoin....

Accepted Answer

Cocaine use: I share your opinion that Cocaine is a very bad drug to be addicted to..
Chronic use indicates:
frequent use 
long term use
craving to use 
desire to use more amount
continued use despite harmful effects..

Question 6

can you apply for cholesterol meds on under chronic plan ?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol : Most plans will offer a number of medications. However, each plan differs on which ones?  You would need to call your plan for those specifics.

Question 7

what drug is most harmful to the body that is taken for chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

Opioids (narcotics): Opioids are the agents that when used to treat chronic pain carry the greatest risk for dependency and severe side effects.

Question 8

my chronic migraines are getting too much to handle. meds work for a little while then i'm back to square one. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Prophylactic meds: Their are a number of different types of medications that can prevent migraine headaches.  It often takes trials of more than one medication to find which one works best for a particular individual.  I suggest that you try to find a doctor who specializes in or has a particular interest in treating headaches.  For more information see:  http://understandingmigraine.blogspot.com/

Question 9

what do you suggest if my chronic migraines are getting too much to handle. meds work for a little while then i'm back to square one?

Accepted Answer

Botox: You may want to consider having your doctor/headache  specialist see if Botox can be approved for your migraine headaches.  If it works you could have significantly less migraines for at least 3-4 months at a time.  Many times people's migraines are cut in half if not more.  The use of your oral migraine prevention medications and abortives are much more helpful and reduce occurrences even better.

Question 10

i'm a chronic cocaine user ( 3 years ) i've done it everyday & at times every other day. i got drug tested and hadn't used in over a week and my proba?

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?urine test: I assume you are talking about the urine test- Yes you will fail the test.

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I want to the er last night with back pain they did a x-ray and sent me home b4 the x-rays came back. i got the results on my portal its say superior endplate compression deformities at t12 and l1, uncertain chronicity. what dose this mean?

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Is it likely that the chronicity of overlap myeloproliferative-myelodysplastic disorder would by itself cause this rising crp (30.5 mg/l 37.8; 54.3 ; 66.0; 110.0; 126.9; 148.5; 89.6; & 147.3)? it will be investigated bit i still desire an opinion now

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Treated w/laser glaucoma open angle, unsuccessful. now on xalatan generic and timoptic (timolol). is there any new treatment? 83 y.o. male w/ open angle glaucoma; 40 years chronicity. reccomendation?

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Cocaine is a very bad drug to be addicted to, but what is considered "chronic use" in your opinoin....

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Can you apply for cholesterol meds on under chronic plan ?

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What drug is most harmful to the body that is taken for chronic pain?

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My chronic migraines are getting too much to handle. meds work for a little while then i'm back to square one. what should i do?

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What do you suggest if my chronic migraines are getting too much to handle. meds work for a little while then i'm back to square one?

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I'm a chronic cocaine user ( 3 years ) i've done it everyday & at times every other day. i got drug tested and hadn't used in over a week and my proba?

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