Wilmington, DE
A 32-year-old female asked:
have horrible flu-like symptoms after twinrix vac. 2 days ago. can i take charcoal to ease symptoms/ will it lessen effectiveness of vac?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
No: This vaccine is generally administered in 3 doses to immunize against hep a and b simultaneously. Flu-like symptoms are not generally seen, and suspect you may simply have a flu-like illness simultaneously. Whether charcoal will ease your symptoms is problematic, but it should not affect the efficacy of the vaccine.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Is fasting for three days a healthy way to lose weight?
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Dr. Michael Rothmananswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
This is NG: Eat foods that are nutrient dense (like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, low starch vegatables and water) avoid foods that are not nutrient dense (like starches and sugars, including fruit)
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to mix nature's secret 15 day cleanse and flush with midol?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: It should be safe to use both together, provided you've used each separately without a problem.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What is the minimum amount of calories I should consume per day to remain healthy?
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Dr. Seema Patelanswered
Holistic Medicine 27 years experience
Depends.: You need to get your resting metabolism rate checked to see what your rate is. This guideline of everyone eating 2000cal has caused tremendous problems. I check resting rates and most women are between 1100-1500calories and in the rest weight range! so customize this to get the right info.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What does the anesthesiologist do on the day of lumbosacral spasm surgery?
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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
Anesthesiology 29 years experience
A thorough: History and physical will be performed and a plan will be crafted suited to your needs and desires. The plan will be discussed with you and your questions answered prior to the beginning of the anesthetic.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Why must I wait days before having sex again if i'm trying to impregnate my wife?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Don't have to: Some people think you sperm count will be better but the main thing is you wnat to be doing it at the right time when she is ovulating.
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