A 43-year-old member asked:
other than taking something, heat pad, and dark chocolate, what are some ways to get rid of menstrual cramps?
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Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered
Fertility Medicine 49 years experience
Menstrual cramps: Menstrual cramps are due to the release of prostaglandins from the uterus at the time of bleeding. The most effective way to treat this is with an antiprostaglandin medication such asa, Aleve (naproxen) etc.
This class of drugs decrease prostaglandin production and thus decrease the pain associated with menses.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can you get rid of hard skin?
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
See below: Most of the time a good moisturizing cream and pumice stone will do the trick.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
How can cold sores be prevented?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
Can be prevented.: Your immunology is weak against the herpes virus.
Valtex daily can help. Natural answers include lysine and zinc (50mg of zinc gluconate)!
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Can benign prostate diseases be prevented?
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Dr. Howard Tayanswered
Urology 31 years experience
BPH: BPH is usually an inherited trait although some studies have shown a diet high in red-meat and fat content (western diet) can increase the risk as well. The use of medication after the age of 50 such as Finasteride or Dutasteride can slow down bph. Check w your doctor.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Does managed care insurance cover health screenings and preventive care for expats?
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Dr. Gurdeep Sareenanswered
Specializes in Pharmacology
Depends: Coverage of these services and the extent to which these services are covered are all dependent on the type of plan. Many plans do cover for those type of services.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
How can I prevent neckpain while sleeping?
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Dr. Nabil Moufarrejanswered
Sleep Medicine 44 years experience
Neck pain: Adjust your pillows and try different positional strategies.
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