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Weigh benefits of statins with potential rise in glucose levels
I read that when you take statins, it raises blood glucose levels to a prediabetes or diabetes level. Does it happen even if your blood glucose is normal? How do statins work? My blood glucose is a bit high, and I'm worried it will go out of the normal range if I start to take them.
May 17, 2023
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Ringing in ear has no easy solutions
I am a woman in my 80s and have been in pretty good health. However, I now have ringing in my ears that drives me crazy. I've tried drugstore pills and drops and a sound machine as well, but nothing works. I am hoping you can explain this ordeal and offer suggestions for relief.
May 15, 2023
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Most common treatment for BEB is use of botulinum toxin products
I’ve recently been diagnosed with benign essential blepharospasm. Would you please explain what this is? How serious is it? Does it spread? I know it’s not deadly, but I’ve read that it can be debilitating, and I’m a little concerned about my future.
May 12, 2023
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Inverse psoriasis occurs in areas of folded skin
I have been diagnosed with inverse psoriasis in the area of my groin. My dermatologist has prescribed clobetasol propionate ointment to be used twice a day. The skin in that area bleeds easily, and physical contact is painful. Please explain this condition and if there is a cure.
May 10, 2023
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Cold nose theory has many variables at play
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding the common cold, CIDP, and shampoos for scalp psoriasis.
May 8, 2023
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Increase in C. auris infection spurs new CDC measures
My wife was diagnosed with a C. auris infection while she was in a long-term care hospital. When she gets discharged, will she be able to hug her grandkids, or should she refrain from having any type of close or skin-on-skin contact?
May 5, 2023
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Healthy Lifestyle
Research shows that short, intense workouts are beneficial
I started running a year ago to deal with stress and to get in better shape. Instead of a set distance, I do 15 minutes of mixed fast and slow running twice a day. But a friend says unless you’re always trying to go farther and faster, it’s not really helpful. Is that actually true?
May 3, 2023
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2002 HRT study comes under criticism
Could you please write about hormone replacement therapy in menopause? It got labeled as dangerous due to a single study, which I’ve read is considered to be flawed. I started HRT before that study came out, and it saved my health, my ability to continue working and my marriage.
May 1, 2023
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Reader asks about newest COVID-19 booster guidelines
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding COVID-19 booster, SIDS, and the benefits of weighted blankets.
April 28, 2023
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Healthy Lifestyle
Diet rich in veggies can decrease risk of Type 2 diabetes
My doctor recently said I’m borderline for Type 2 diabetes. I’m surprised because it does not run in my family. Can you avoid getting it? I read that when your diet is high in vegetables, your risk of Type 2 diabetes goes down a lot. Is that true? Are fruits OK?
April 26, 2023
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Many with walking pneumonia don’t realize they’re sick
My wife and I both had COVID-19. I recovered, but my wife kept feeling sick. We worried it might be long COVID. But when she saw her doctor, she got diagnosed with walking pneumonia. She took antibiotics and got better. How is walking pneumonia different from regular pneumonia?
April 24, 2023
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New study links gut microbiome to satiety
My boyfriend loves reading about the gut microbiome. He says there’s new information that feeling full after you eat has to do with your gut microbiome. I always thought it was just because your stomach gets filled up with food. Is it actually the gut where feeling full happens?
April 21, 2023
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Cancer
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma considered very treatable
My grandfather is 72 years old and has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I would like to know more about this type of cancer and what kind of treatment may be involved. Is it unusual for someone his age to get this kind of a diagnosis?
April 19, 2023
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TGA, though frightening, is considered benign
I was recently home alone, and I remember feeling dizzy. The next thing I knew, I was at the hospital. My husband says I called him and asked for help, and he called 911. I have no memory of any of this. I was told I had a TGA. What causes it? How dangerous is it to have a TGA?
April 17, 2023
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Peptic ulcers often develop due to bacteria infection
I recently learned I have a small peptic ulcer. The doctor said it’s a common occurrence and not a big deal. I’m having a lot of indigestion and wonder if the ulcer may be the cause. I’ve tried taking Nexium, but it makes me feel nauseated. Is there any treatment for a peptic ulcer?
April 14, 2023
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Healthy Lifestyle
Even brief amounts of exercise have health benefits
I heard on the news about research that associates walking every day with living a longer life. Both of my grandfathers are avid walkers. They never miss a day, no matter what, and both of them are well into their 80s. I would like to know more, and also how this research was done.
April 12, 2023
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Pregnancy still possible during perimenopause
I’m 48 years old and in perimenopause. I’ve missed a few periods and joked with my doctor about being pregnant. She said not to laugh -- it can happen. Considering my age, I was really surprised. What happens with your body in perimenopause? Do I need to keep using birth control?
April 10, 2023
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People with Alzheimer’s disease often have disrupted sleep
Why does someone with Alzheimer’s disease have trouble sleeping? Is there a good sleeping medication for a person who has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease?
April 7, 2023
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For Many, Brain Fog Lingers Post-COVID-19 Infection
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding COVID-19, cardiovascular disease, and side effects from medications.
April 5, 2023
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Cartilage loss increases joint friction
I am a 77-year-old woman diagnosed by my orthopedist with reduced cartilage in my right knee, probably due to wear and tear and arthritis. I’m not in pain, but I have developed bone spurs, and there is some swelling. What can I do to prevent further degeneration?
April 3, 2023
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