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What are the potential problems with ovarian cysts?

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:03:39 GMT

I was recently diagnosed with polyps on my ovaries. Is this a serious condition? What are the risks and how concerned should I be about potential problems?

Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis?

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT

Hi, I got multiple sclerosis about a year ago, and I'm very young. I was curious if there has been any further information about a possible cure or not. I know that people have been searching for a cure, but I'm curious as to how close they really are.

Will my macular degeneration treatment cause blindness?

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:36:15 GMT

I have wet macular degeneration that is being "successfully" treated with Avastin. Please comment on reports of blindness related to this treatment. Many thanks!

Why is my urine red?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:50:59 GMT

I notice the color of my urine has gone from looking like champagne to looking like cranberry juice in three days. Should I be concerned? I am not on any medications.

Does a breast reduction lower the risk of breast cancer?

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:36:16 GMT

I had breast reduction surgery two years ago and went from a size GG to DD. I wanted to know, does a reduction lower the risk of breast cancer or abnormalities in the breast?

Could stopping the pill be causing my acne?

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:21:40 GMT

I'm 40 and stopped taking the pill a year ago, after using it for some 20 years. Since then I have developed persistent, painful, cystic acne. My periods have also become very irregular and heavy. Could these problems be linked to quitting the pill? Could I have thyroid or ovarian problems?

Are rabies shots needed for any bat exposure?

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:02:26 GMT

During a recent family trip to the mountains, our kids, who were sleeping in the attic, were awakened by a bat flying around the room. We called our doctor, who told us to go to the emergency room, where the kids got the rabies vaccine and immune globulin. Was that really necessary?

How can I treat macular degeneration of the eye?

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:19:27 GMT

Is there a treatment for macular degeneration of the eye?

Is it too early to get the flu vaccine?

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:14:58 GMT

My doctor's office started offering this season's flu vaccine in early August. Should I get it now or wait until closer to flu season?

What can I do for kidney stones?

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:06:23 GMT

I had surgery eight months ago to remove stones from my bladder. Today I found what I believe was a stone stuck to my vagina wall. I also had to have a urine bag for seven days after the surgery. Could it have come from where they inserted the tube in my kidney? I have had surgery for kidney stones in the past. I believe I recently passed another stone. Is this possible? What should I do?