Difficulty in Conceiving With Mild Underactive Thyroid Q: I am 40, weigh 204 and have been TTC for almost 2 years. Currently I’m on letrozole and metformin. My TSH is 1.5. I had my first child at age 37. I started synthroid because my TSH level was within normal range but near the high end. […]
Urine Toxicology Screening With Prescribed Opioids Q: I am under a narcotic contract with a pain clinic, who prescribe both oxcycontin and percoset on a monthly basis. Part of the agreement in this contract is: I will be subject to “random urine drug tox screens”. I believe the reason for this is to show what […]
Red Streak Going Up Towards Arm After Hand Infection Q: I am a 39 year old female who has had several infections in the left index fingertip. Several years ago a doctor told me it’s from biting my nails. Hence I stopped biting my nails so that I would stop getting the infection. I woke […]
TSH Levels During Pregnancy The reference range for TSH during pregnancy is as follows: First Trimester: 0.1 – 2.5 Second Trimester: 0.2-3.0 Third Trimester: 0.3 – 3.0 Values out of range need to be investigated and managed accordingly. They may indicate Hypo (underactive) or Hyper (over active) state of the maternal thyroid gland. Why Are […]
Joints Getting Arthritic With Increasing Age Q: I’m 61 years old female. My right ankle bone on the outside is hurting. It started about 4 weeks ago and got better because I had weekend to rest it up with ice on it. I have some arthritis in my hands. I also take Celebrex once a […]
Rib and Chest Wall Pain Q: Hi, I am 35 years old male. I have a pain around lower ribs for the past 4 months. It starts at night. When I drink some hot fluids the pain stops. I went to the doctor and got a chest x-ray which was normal. I am worried; please […]
Why Urinating Becomes Painful in Some Females? Q: Every time I pee it’s very painful; I almost cry. But there’s nothing I can do other than to to fight the pain. And some parts are irritating. I can’t wash it very well because of that pain and I have my period now. Is feminine wash […]
Natural Ways to Fade Off Acne Marks Q: Last month I had an ingrown hair pimple. It went away, but on the same spot there is a bump now. It’s for 2 weeks now. Is it because of the pimple that I had? What can I use? By: Petina Reply: It may be due to […]
Persistent Cough and Back Pains in Overweight Individuals Q: Can being overweight cause a persistent cough with a right sided pain in the chest and back? Some months ago, it began with a throat pain and later with bronchitis like symptoms. After many weeks, the pain is now felt even while taking a deep breath. […]
Natural Method for Muscle Building Q: Hi, I’m 21 years old, Male. I have a problem with my body figure. My body is slim and smart but my arms are too skinny since childhood. At this age, my arms size is round 9″-10″ while other fellows have 12″-15″. I can’t join gym for exercise because […]
