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Abnormal sleep behaviors may require medical intervention
My boyfriend says that lately I've been talking in my sleep and sometimes acting out my dreams. One time I actually hit him. He says it may be something called an REM sleep behavior disorder. This has been kind of scary, and I would like it to stop. Would going to a sleep clinic help?
August 16, 2023
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Side effects of colectomy call for a multipronged response
My husband is 78 years old. A second colectomy left him with one-fourth of his colon, and he suffers from chronic diarrhea. I've read that he should avoid sugar and alcohol, which he won’t give up. Should he see a GI doc, or perhaps a dietitian? I am the cook in our home. How can I help?
August 14, 2023
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Most people with HCM don’t even know they have it
I’m 68 years old and was recently diagnosed via an MRI with mild hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Is this an unusual diagnosis at my age? I would like to know more about this condition and how it might affect doing daily tasks like lifting items or driving.
August 11, 2023
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Fire ants need professional mitigation measures
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding fire ants, brisk walks, and pill-based colonoscopy prep.
August 9, 2023
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Radon gas in homes can lead to lung cancer
Would you please address radon gas? I've spent 40 years in real estate sales here in Florida, and while radon is noted in inspections, most buyers don't realize it's dangerous. Any information about the health risks, and how to protect yourself, could help a lot of people.
August 7, 2023
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Low blood pressure can have negative impact on health
I'm a 97-year-old woman. Sometimes my blood pressure drops, and I faint. It lasts just a few seconds, because as soon as I'm prone, I wake up. I don't have any cardiac issues, and there's no pain. It's just a sudden funny feeling, then I'm out. What might be causing this?
August 4, 2023
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High levels of HDL may help lower risk of heart disease
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding endemic cholesterol, time-restricted eating, and soft tissue injury.
August 2, 2023
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Burning mouth syndrome affects women at much higher rate
I'm 54 years old and post-menopausal. I've had increasing issues with my lips for three years. At first, it felt like a persistent sunburn, and now my lips feel as if they are made of tissue paper. I'm otherwise healthy. Changing meds, including hormones, hasn't helped. What can this be?
July 31, 2023
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Intercostal neuralgia is continued pain after thoracotomy
After a thoracotomy for lung cancer surgery, I had pain and tingling, along with tightness and spasms, in my midriff. I was told it would ease, but it hasn't. It's been a year, and the spasms are sudden and severe. CT scans are normal, and meds and physical therapy help only a little. What is going on?
July 28, 2023
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Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research
New diet research focuses on methylation
I keep seeing news stories about a diet that supposedly reverses aging. It involves something called “methylation.” Is this real, or is it just someone's new theory? It seems like instead of doing what we know works, like eating right and keeping fit, we keep hoping to find a magic formula.
July 26, 2023
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Lowering blood pressure crucial for preventing aortic dissection
Our mom had an aortic dissection last fall, and she almost died. It happened all of a sudden, and she was in good health. That makes her worry that it might happen again. Can you please talk about aortic dissection? Who is at risk, and how do you keep it from happening again?
July 24, 2023
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LHON is a genetic condition that runs through the maternal line
Can you please talk about hereditary optic neuropathy? I'm the fifth generation in my family to have it, and my daughter has now been diagnosed as well. I would like to know about any recent research into this condition. Is there any chance that we are near to having a cure?
July 21, 2023
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Healthy Lifestyle
More exercise is not necessarily better
The more-is-better philosophy that your friend is urging you to adopt has certainly been popular in the past. However, exercise that is too long or too intense can lead to over use injuries.
July 19, 2023
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Is COVID-19 now endemic?
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding endemic COVID-19, vaccines, and the effects of cancer treatments.
July 19, 2023
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What's the difference between good and bad carbs?
I'm fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I'm not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I'd like to understand that better. Also, what are some examples of good and bad carbs?
July 17, 2023
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Don't remove skin tags at home
I turned 46 years old last winter, and all of a sudden I started getting skin tags. I worried it might be a sign of skin cancer, but my sister insists they're harmless. Is that true? There are a few on my neck that keep getting irritated by my clothes and jewelry. Is there any way to get rid of them?
July 14, 2023
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Lifestyle changes can help arm numbness at night
My arms and hands have begun to go numb when I'm in lying down in bed at night. It wakes me up, so I'm not sleeping well. What causes this? I'm healthy, eat a pescatarian diet and exercise regularly. I don't have diabetes, but I may have high blood sugar. Should I see a doctor?
July 12, 2023
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HBOT is one treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss
I've been diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. None of the doctors I've seen can tell me why it happened. My understanding is that hyperbaric therapy is a possible treatment. What does that entail, and who would I approach for that kind of treatment?
July 10, 2023
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Botox one treatment option for migraine
I get really bad migraines every week, and they knock me out. I have been using drugstore pain meds, but lately they've stopped working. What other kinds of treatments are available? I've heard from a friend that Botox can help prevent migraines. How does it work? How do you get it?
July 7, 2023
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Dental care important and difficult for those with Alzheimer’s
Our grandmother is 76 years old and has Alzheimer's disease. My siblings and I are helping our mom care for her. We'd like to know what to expect regarding dental care. Her dentist has other patients with Alzheimer’s and says it gets difficult to treat them as the disease advances. We want to be prepared.
July 5, 2023
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