My doctor wants me to have a nuclear stress test to check my arteries for any blockages. What noninvasive test would give as much information as a nuclear stress test? I have had many scans, so I would like to limit my exposure to radiation if possible.
Does mild aortic stenosis (causing a mild heart murmur) ever correct itself without medication or surgery?
I have healthy cholesterol levels, but a high triglyceride level. What are triglycerides, and how dangerous is it to have high levels?
I have been diagnosed with temporal arteritis and am being treated with prednisone, which the doctor says is a steroid. I know athletes use steroids to bulk up, and I can’t see how that would have anything to do with temporal arteritis. Can you explain?
I read in your June 2010 issue that soybeans are the only plant food that could serve as a person’s sole source of protein because they contain all eight essential amino acids. I thought quinoa does too.
Omega-3 fats may be good for you, but I worry about overfishing. Is there a way of getting omega-3s without contributing to this problem?
I am currently on Coumadin because I had atrial fibrillation after my bypass, Plavix because of my stent, and a baby aspirin. Why do I need to take three blood thinners?
Recently, my dog bit me on the hand. When I showed up at my doctor’s office several days later, he told me I had waited too long. Should I have gone to the doctor sooner?
Penlac didn’t work to cure my toenail fungus. I took an oral medication, terbinafine, and saw some improvement, but my insurance company won’t approve more than a few months of treatment. It’s frustrating to finally have a solution and then be cut off.
I take a statin. Should I be taking coenzyme Q10 to protect myself against the muscle pain that statins can cause?